Having spent time testing the Switch 2 mouse controls I no longer think it's a gimmick, but it just cannot compare to a gaming mouse

Nintendo is a company that seems to thrive on strange hardware choices. From the look of the GameCube to the feel of the Wii Remote, to, well, the switch part of the Nintendo Switch, I'm reluctant to call them gimmicks. This is because, despite grabbing attention, they do seem to serve some kind of purpose.

After using them, I don't think the Nintendo Switch 2 mouse controls (arguably one of the biggest changes for Ninty's new console) are a gimmick, as such, but there are a whole lot of...