Nintendo Switch 2\'s Rumored C Button May Have a Weird Function [UPDATED]

Updated January 14: This article's original Discord server link has been corrected to reflect the accurate source of the datamining information.

Key Findings

• The Nintendo Switch 2's rumored "C" button may facilitate chat functions.
• Datamining suggests a group and voice chat feature, codenamed "Campus," for the Switch 2.
• The official Switch 2 reveal is anticipated for January 16th.

Recent reports indicate the Nintendo Switch 2's rumored extra button, a dark gray "C" located on the right Joy-Con, might be dedicated to chat functionality. This could resolve a significant hardware mystery surrounding Nintendo's upcoming console.

Since late 2024, numerous Switch 2 leaks have surfaced, likely due to the console entering mass production. These leaks consistently show an additional button compared to the original Switch. However, the button's function remained unknown until now.

Datamining of the latest Switch OS reveals a feature codenamed "Campus," potentially a group and voice chat system for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, originating from a Discord server focused on Switch 2 information.

Nintendo Switch 2: Screen Sharing Capabilities

This same source suggests "Campus" will enable screen sharing for up to 12 users. While the codename starts with "C," the button's function likely relates to "chat" rather than the feature's name, dispelling theories suggesting it's for screen casting.

Chat Functionality: A Departure from the Switch's Family-Friendly Approach?

Group and voice chats necessitate internet connectivity, likely restricting them to NSO subscribers. This raises questions, considering the original Switch's deliberate omission of such features to maintain its kid-friendly design. Reintroducing chat could introduce complexities Nintendo may wish to avoid.

The existence and purpose of the "C" button—and much more about the Switch 2—should be clarified soon. The official announcement is expected on Thursday, January 16th.