In a new set of posts on the Nintendo Today app, Nintendo revealed several new features for the Nintendo Switch 2. The app showcases the ability to lock the console with a PIN, prevent the console from charging further once it reaches 90%, and use the Joy-Con 2 mouse to navigate the HOME menu.
In system settings, you can enable a PIN that locks the console to prevent any unauthorized use. If you choose this setting, you will need to enter your PIN when you wake up the console from sleep mode. You can also choose the option to slow the console’s charging once it reaches 90% within the system settings menu. This feature will prevent the battery from degrading over time.
One of the other Nintendo Switch 2 features that the Nintendo Today app highlighted is that you can use the Joy-Con 2 mouse on the HOME screen. A small mouse cursor will appear on screen and either the left or right bumper can select a menu on the Switch 2’s UI. Check out videos showcasing the battery charge limit and mouse functionality below:
Joy-Con 2 Mouse Controls on the HOME Menu
Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 for $449.99. A bundle will be available for $499.99 featuring Mario Kart World. Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 at Best Buy, Walmart and Target went live on April 24 at 12:00 a.m. EDT and quickly sold out within just a few hours. However, Nintendo and other retailers will periodically replenish stock leading into launch. Other games like Cyberpunk 2077 and upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will also be available at launch.
