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Bedrock console off hand update

As Mojang investigates full offhand mechanics for Bedrock Edition, please implement a dynamic system that allows players to utilize blocks, food, and alternative weapons in the offhand slot, matching Java Edition parity.Currently, console and PC Bedrock players are restricted by mobile touch screen button limitations. However, controllers and keyboards have more than enough physical inputs to support full dual-wielding actions using a clear priority-rule layout.Multi-Item Priority ActionsThe game should prioritize the main hand's tool/weapon action first (Right Trigger/R2). If the main hand is idle or cannot perform a secondary function, pressing the secondary action button (Left Trigger/L2) should instantly activate the offhand item. This would let console players smoothly place torches while mining, eat food during combat, or place blocks while holding a weapon without clearing their hotbar.Main Hand Mirroring Option for Left-Handed Players.Please add a "Dominant Hand" toggle to Bedrock’s accessibility settings. Choosing "Left Handed" should mirror the character model and controls entirely. The left hand would become the primary weapon slot (switched to RT/R2 or standard primary attack), while the right hand acts as the offhand utility slot.Giving Bedrock full offhand functionality will modernize survival, building, and combat across consoles and PC while respecting mobile layout options. Thank you for listening to community feedback
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    Honestly they definitely need to add this. The point they haven't is crazy it definitely feels like Java is better since clearly the favor Java more then bugrock.

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    They should add this on mobile too it would be useful

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    This would be great. I use keyboard and mouse on my PlayStation and would like to offhand my tools and other things besides the shield and maps ect and if you could also in this update add how many blocks are left till my pickaxes and other tools are broken would be great too. Also another idea is letting people add vines to shelves like the pale oak shelves so they can look like arc ways into a flower garden