Nintendo Switch 2 Natively Supports Keyboard and Mouse – No Setup Needed

The Nintendo Switch 2 is quietly redefining how we interact with consoles. While the original Switch technically supported USB keyboards and, in rare cases, mice, it was never a seamless experience and lacked widespread in-game support. Now, the Nintendo Switch 2 appears to have full native support for keyboard and mouse input – and that could change everything.

This discovery comes from YouTuber Blunty, who showcased Cyberpunk 2077 running on the Switch 2. Surprisingly, even with mouse controls disabled in the game’s settings, the console still responded to Blunty’s wireless mouse plugged into the dock. He followed up by connecting a keyboard, which also worked without requiring any additional configuration.

What makes this even more impressive is that no special software or drivers were required. It’s true plug-and-play functionality – something PC gamers take for granted but has rarely been smooth on consoles. This suggests the Switch 2’s firmware has baked-in support that automatically recognizes these peripherals across multiple titles, not just a select few.

Another title, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition by Koei Tecmo, was shown to support mouse input during a developer livestream. At the time, it was unclear if that was custom integration or a feature of the system. But the seamless performance seen in Cyberpunk implies that it’s a system-wide feature rather than a game-by-game option.

This native compatibility might also be a byproduct of Nintendo’s effort to enhance Joy-Con functionality – which now doubles as pointer devices. That internal architecture could have made broader USB mouse and keyboard support easier to implement. Regardless of how it came about, the result is clear: you can plug in a mouse and keyboard into the Switch 2 dock and just start playing.

Of course, full compatibility across all titles is yet to be confirmed. But this early finding opens the door to better control options, especially for genres like FPS, RTS, and simulation games. If developers embrace this functionality, the Nintendo Switch 2 could become the most flexible hybrid gaming console yet.

For now, all eyes are on the community to test and document which games truly benefit from this new capability. But even in these early days, it’s obvious: Nintendo is leaning toward PC-style versatility, and fans are here for it.