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It just occurred to me that the Switch 2’s MouseMode could be the only control method that the Steam Deck is “missing.” I would absolutely love to be able to play DOOM or Halo: MCC or Overkill from the couch. This would be the only thing I’d like more than the rumored Steam Controller 2 design.

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[–] BmeBenji@lemm.ee 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I think you’re missing the point. A standard mouse lacks a lot of stuff. Sure there are mice with peripheral buttons, and some with a lot of them, and even some with joysticks, but the Switch 2 JoyCons come with not just that, but a paired controller for your other hand that fits there much better than a full Xbox or Playstation or Switch Pro gamepad. Having a mouse built into the controllers would be just like having the Deck’s trackpads, except with more precision.

[–] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I see

All I can think up now is having the deck on a stand, using the left part of the deck with my left hand and aiming with the mouse at its side

I'll try this setup out

[–] BmeBenji@lemm.ee 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Lol that sounds pretty cool tbh. Assuming your mouse has ~12 inputs like the right side of the Deck or most gamepads do

[–] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Yup, these mouses exist

They're called MMO-mouses and come in all shapes and layouts

[–] BmeBenji@lemm.ee 3 points 7 months ago

Yeah that’s the one I was picturing lol. Not sure my thumb is adept enough to tell all those buttons apart