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[onQ123]

For example there are games that are better with a vertical view or in table top mode . There is only a few games that give you this option because devs know that most people will not be playing their console on a screen that can be turned vertical. But every Switch dev has the creative freedom of knowing that they can make that table top or vertical view game because every Switch can be turned vertically or laid flat on a table.

Now we have the Switch 2 with dual mouse controls as standard & it opens up new gameplay ideas for devs like making games where you place the Switch 2 on a table in-between 2 players & they can play games like Air Hockey or Pong .
Even if the devs are not feeling creative every game can be made with Mouse or traditional controls because it's all standard on the Switch 2.

 

[64gigabyteram]

they're not going to take advantage of that added range. Not many of them at least.

 

[Plies]

 

[HRK69]

 

[Sebastian1295]

The mouse controls are a one way ticket to arthritis. That mouse looked extremely tiny and extremely uncomfortable to use for adult sized hands. I feel like the joy-cons for the original switch were terrible as well and wayyyy too tiny for my hands.

 

[onQ123]

they're not going to take advantage of that added range. Not many of them at least.

I know and I hate that but it's there & Nintendo does a good job of demoing the ideas for others to at least try.

 

[64gigabyteram]

I know and I hate that but it's there & Nintendo does a good job of demoing the ideas for others to at least try.

The closest we ever got to the mass adoption of alternate gameplay styles and control schemes was the Wii. The closest we have now is VR.

Devs are fine with traditional styles and so are gamers. Whatever Switch 2 does is unfortunately not going to move the needle. Even indie devs don't care to adopt more unique gameplay styles leveraging the newer control hardware we have.

 

[Parazels]

Weren't DS and Wii even more creative?

 

[kevboard]

they're not going to take advantage of that added range. Not many of them at least.

that's the sad reality of most additional features consoles have :/

 

[onQ123]

The mouse controls are a one way ticket to arthritis. That mouse looked extremely tiny and extremely uncomfortable to use for adult sized hands. I feel like the joy-cons for the original switch were terrible as well and wayyyy too tiny for my hands.

I don't think they are meant to be used like a traditional mouse all day.

I believe they will be the evolution of the Atari Paddle controller but instead of twisting the big knob from side to side you can physically move these joycons around on a surface.

 

[analog_future]

 

[rodrigolfp]

PC can do all of that and much more...

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

A lot of us never play in handheld mode tho

My switch was docked 99% of the time

 

[blacktout]

they're not going to take advantage of that added range. Not many of them at least.

You're pretty much only going to see Nintendo and some indie devs attempt novel uses for the technology, but I'd expect the vast majority of FPS, RTS, and CRPG ports to take advantage of mouse controls much like how most shooters on the OG Switch have gyro aiming.

 

[Danny Dudekisser]

Yeah, that really did the trick with the WiiU, too.

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

Eh. It's arguable. Switch had innovation too with the hardware but the vast majority of games were something that could have been played on any console. Face buttons, analog sticks, and triggers.

Very, very few were made the way so many Wii or DS games were, where to port the game to another platform would either be extremely difficult, or not possible. But that's what made the Switch popular. AAA Nintendo first-party games with a normal controller, and you could seamlessly play on TV or on the go. It didn't/doesn't need to be more than that. That's what people wanted/still want.

Window dressing like "mouse-Con" or an IR camera that detect distance are not likely to become widely used, or turn into a major selling point.

 

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[Bradamante3D]

For example there are games that are better with a vertical view or in table top mode . There is only a few games that give you this option because devs know that most people will not be playing their console on a screen that can be turned vertical. But every Switch dev has the creative freedom of knowing that they can make that table top or vertical view game because every Switch can be turned vertically or laid flat on a table.

Now we have the Switch 2 with dual mouse controls as standard & it opens up new gameplay ideas for devs like making games where you place the Switch 2 on a table in-between 2 players & they can play games like Air Hockey or Pong .
Even if the devs are not feeling creative every game can be made with Mouse or traditional controls because it's all standard on the Switch 2.

Well, then I am looking forward to some studio developing a fast paced, competitive first person shooter on the Switch 2 that requires precise mouse input to succeed.

 

[onQ123]

PC can do all of that an much more...

And what crazy dev is going to make a PC game around dual mouse controls or table top mode?

I know you can emulate old table top arcade games on PC and I even play PS5 Pinball games in vertical & table top mode but I'm talking about devs having the freedom of knowing that everyone can play the games that they create with these features.

 

[rodrigolfp]

And what crazy dev is going to make a PC game around dual mouse controls or table top mode?

I know you can emulate old table top arcade games on PC and I even play PS5 Pinball games in vertical & table top mode but I'm talking about devs having the freedom of knowing that everyone can play the games that they create with these features.

Everyone that wants including those that would do it on Switch 2.

 

[calico]

All platforms can do vertical if you turn your screen or your head sideways.

 

[gothmog]

All platforms can do vertical if you turn your screen or your head sideways.

A phone or tablet would probably be superior to any console since there's a good chance that everyone has one on them.

 

[Trilobit]

Seeing nothing come out of Wii Motion Plus was very disappointing. Instead we got some sucky motion stuff in Mario Odyssey with its joycons. Wii may not have been very exciting graphics wise, but it had one of my most favourite controllers of all consoles.

 

[Little Mac]

Thank god the Switch 2 lets me know what it's like to play basketball in a wheelchair with arthritis.

 

[Deerock71]

Weren't DS and Wii even more creative?

The Wii's DNA is in the Switch 2.

 

[MLSabre]

The mouse controls are a one way ticket to arthritis. That mouse looked extremely tiny and extremely uncomfortable to use for adult sized hands. I feel like the joy-cons for the original switch were terrible as well and wayyyy too tiny for my hands.

Hope we get good mouse peripherals for the S2. Just thinking about using the Joycon as a mouse makes my hands cry.

 

[bender]

Switch 2 is a beast.

 

[daclynk]

here come the ......

 

[Loomy]

 

[onQ123]

All platforms can do vertical if you turn your screen or your head sideways.

I know you're being an ass lol but I believe only the Pinball games & some Shoot'em ups have the settings on PS4/PS5 / Xbox but Switch has a lot of them

 

[Shaki12345]

The laughing emojis under the OP tells you all you need to know about a lot of GAF users.

 

[Jormatar]

It will be the shittiest console on the market surpassing even Series S. There is no sugarcoating it. Luckily they have good first party titles which is a big saving grace.

 

[GigaBowser]

It will be the shittiest console on the market surpassing even Series S. There is no sugarcoating it. Luckily they have good first party titles which is a big saving grace.

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[GHG]

PC can do all of that and much more...

Don't know what you're taking about.

Nintendo just invented the mouse.

 

[tr1p1ex]

Switch is most versatile in box for sure between the controls and the hybrid aspect.

 

[willothedog]

I believe they will be the evolution of the Atari Paddle controller but instead of twisting the big knob from side to side you can physically move these joycons around on a surface.

you just described a mouse

 

[BlackTron]

Seeing nothing come out of Wii Motion Plus was very disappointing. Instead we got some sucky motion stuff in Mario Odyssey with its joycons. Wii may not have been very exciting graphics wise, but it had one of my most favourite controllers of all consoles.

Market Wii making it look like it comes with Motion Plus, make millions of rabid impulse buys, release add on motion accessory with a few games and move on forever.

 

[onQ123]

you just described a mouse

Lol yes but most people will not use their mouse with large physical movements & I think that will be a big difference with games being made for Switch 2