Nintendo Switch 2 Image Confirms C Button on Joy-Con

Nintendo has officially confirmed that the mysterious new button on the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con is indeed the C button, putting an end to the swirling rumors. This confirmation came via the recently launched Nintendo Today! app, whose listings on the App Store and Google Play feature an image that, upon close inspection, clearly displays the letter "C" on the button.

The new button was first introduced alongside the Switch 2 earlier this year, though initial images of the Joy-Con lacked the letter on the button. Subsequent reports suggested it was dubbed the "C" button, and those rumors have now been verified.

Speculation abounds regarding the function of this C button. Some enthusiasts believe it could be related to wirelessly casting the Switch 2 to a TV or facilitating screen sharing. Others speculate that it might switch the Joy-Con's functionality, perhaps to a mouse mode. There's also talk of it possibly being tied to new group or voice chat features.

Nintendo has scheduled a Switch 2 Direct for April 2, which should shed more light on this new feature. Until then, here's what we know for certain:

• Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for release in 2025, though it's unlikely to hit the market before June based on hands-on event schedules.
• The Switch 2 is larger than its predecessor, featuring larger Joy-Con that appear to double as a mouse.
• It boasts two USB-C ports, one at the top and one at the bottom, an upgrade from the original Switch's single port.
• The Switch 2 is backward compatible, capable of playing both physical and digital games from the original Switch, as well as Switch 2 exclusives. However, some Switch games may not be fully compatible.
• A new Mario Kart game is on the horizon for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 - First Look

Meanwhile, Nintendo recently held a Direct showcase focused on the original Switch, during which they also unveiled the Nintendo Today! app. Video game legend Shigeru Miyamoto revealed this new app as a surprise at the end of the event. The Nintendo Today! app is designed to be a comprehensive hub for Nintendo enthusiasts, offering a daily calendar and news updates directly to fans.

Miyamoto highlighted that following the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, fans can use the Nintendo Today! app to stay updated with daily news and developments. This app promises to keep players in the loop with real-time information on all things Nintendo.