While the original Nintendo Switch allowed keyboard and mouse use, setup wasn’t always straightforward, with limited titles offering explicit compatibility. The successor, Nintendo Switch 2, elevates this by integrating native support for these peripherals, enabling instant compatibility across most titles without manual configuration.

During gameplay, Blunty discovered that even with mouse controls disabled in Cyberpunk 2077’s options, their wireless mouse—connected to the Switch 2 dock—still registered inputs. This hinted at deeper system-level integration beyond game-specific settings.

Expanding their experiment, Blunty connected a USB keyboard. To their surprise, it functioned flawlessly, further confirming the console’s intuitive peripheral recognition.

Earlier, Koei Tecmo’s Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition preview highlighted mouse functionality during a live demo, though it was unclear whether this required developer effort or relied on the hardware’s built-in capabilities. Blunty’s findings now strongly imply that most games will automatically adapt to USB peripherals.

The seamless operation in Cyberpunk 2077 without configuration suggests broad native compatibility. This likely stems from modifications Nintendo made to the new JoyCons, which mimic mouse inputs, inadvertently streamlining third-party device integration.

Further testing will clarify which titles fully utilize these features, but early indicators point to a significant upgrade in plug-and-play versatility for Switch 2 users.