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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
How to Use Mouse Mode and Controls
★ Story Walkthrough | Upgrades and Abilities
☆ Characters | Bosses | Puzzles
★ Viewros Map: Energy Tank | Missile Expansion | Shot Expansion
★ Game Details: amiibo Unlocks | How Long to Beat | Switch Edition Differences
The Joy-Con 2 has a special Mouse Mode feature that lets you control the Arm Cannon and other weapons better in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. See how to access the Joy-Con Mouse Mode, its uses, and controls here!
List of Contents
How to Use Mouse Mode
| Mouse Mode Guide |
|---|
|
1. Detach the Joy-Con 2 from the Console 2. (Optional) Attach the Strap to the Right Joy-Con 3. Place the Joy-Con Face Down on a Flat Surface |
1. Detach the Joy-Con 2 from the Console
The right Joy-Con 2 is your primary mouse in the setup. Detach it from the console and make sure you're playing on a stable, flat surface so you can use Mouse Mode comfortably.
2. (Optional) Attach the Strap to the Right Joy-Con
For safety purposes, attach the strap to your hand and the right Joy-Con 2. This helps avoid damaging the controller and makes it safer to alternate between regular and mouse mode, and vice versa.
3. Place the Joy-Con Face Down on a Flat Surface
Rest the optical sensor (the colored magnetic end with lights) on a flat surface, preferably with a mouse pad, and control it like a regular mouse. Once you're done, simply pick up the Joy-Con to return it to its normal functionality.
Get a Mouse Pad from the European or Korean Store
A mouse pad is given as a preorder bonus when you purchase the game from the European Nintendo store or from retail stores in South Korea.
Preorder Bonuses and How to Claim
Mouse Mode Controls
List of Mouse Controls
| Camera Movement |  |
|---|---|
| Shoot Beam |  /  |
| Fire Missile |  |
| Morph Ball |  |
| Scan Visor |  |
| Jump |  |
When to Use Mouse Mode
Can Be Used Anytime
Mouse Mode can be used at any time during your gameplay. Simply place the right Joy-Con 2 on a flat surface, as the game will seamlessly switch to the mode. This can be useful for fighting against multiple enemies.
Once you're done, you can pick up the controller to revert back to the regular mode.
For Precision Aiming
Mouse Mode is particularly useful for better aiming. This can be used to solve puzzles, target enemy weak points, alternate between enemies, etc.
For Boss Fights
Some of the bosses have unique mechanics that require you to hit weakpoints at the same time, so having precision aiming with Mouse Mode is useful for these instances.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Related Guides
Beginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks to Get Started
All Tips and Tricks
| Beginner Guides | |
|---|---|
| List of Controls | How to Skip Cutscenes |
| How to Save Your Game | How to Heal |
| How to Lock On to Targets | amiibo Unlocks and Functionality |
| How to Use Mouse Mode | How to Farm Green Crystals |
| Exploration Guides | |
| What to Do When Stuck In An Area | How to Open All Door Types |
| Where to Find Tokabi: How to Get Teleporter Chip | - |
| Game Settings | |
| Best Settings | Best Difficulty Settings |
| Quality and Performance Mode Differences | - |
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