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PSA: The Switch has USB Keyboard support

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  • VGMoose
    VGMoose
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    wrote on last edited by
    #1

    If you plug in a USB keyboard, either via usbc or through the dock USB ports, it Just Works! Makes using the browser a lot easier, and combined with the dock + controller makes for a decent computer-like experience.

    Unfortunately a mouse doesn't seem to do anything.

    Sign the browser petition! Or visit my site at vgmoose.dev.

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    • Firepup650
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      wrote on last edited by
      #2

      the only thing on switch i've found that can use a mouse is game builder garage

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      • VGMoose VGMoose

        If you plug in a USB keyboard, either via usbc or through the dock USB ports, it Just Works! Makes using the browser a lot easier, and combined with the dock + controller makes for a decent computer-like experience.

        Unfortunately a mouse doesn't seem to do anything.

        lollapalooza
        lollapalooza
        lollapalooza
        wrote on last edited by
        #3

        @VGMoose here comes desktop linux on switch lmao

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        • kg2007
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          #4

          wait!!!! so i could use newgrounds without the words dissapearing

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          • VGMoose
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            wrote on last edited by
            #5

            Bumping this thread as well, in case other recent users aren't aware of it.

            Sign the browser petition! Or visit my site at vgmoose.dev.

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            • VGMoose
              VGMoose
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              wrote on last edited by VGMoose
              #6

              Pinning this topic, every time I use a USB keyboard on the Switch it works better than expected, and I feel it's still not widely known.

              Sign the browser petition! Or visit my site at vgmoose.dev.

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              • MASONNETishere
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                wrote on last edited by
                #7

                I've always tried to get a mouse/usb drive to work on it. I don't know why...

                Mason Murphy
                Founder & CEO, MASONNET, Inc.
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                • ㅤㅤㅤ
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                  #8

                  both keyboard and mouse is supported on switch, just not for every game, the mouse works in the game "game builder garage" I tested that once. I think fortnite has full keyboard and mouse support on switch but idrk, I don't play that game

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                  • VGMoose
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                    wrote on last edited by
                    #9

                    Reminder that this exists and still works well! Everytime I use this feature it surprises me. You can basically use it like a touchscreen laptop with the kickstand and a usb keyboard.

                    Switch 2 takes it even further, as you can use the joycon as a mouse too.

                    Sign the browser petition! Or visit my site at vgmoose.dev.

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                    • Biblecampvictim
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