Nintendo Switch 2's C Button: A Strange New Feature Revealed

Updated on January 14: The original version of this article linked to a different Discord server, also called "Nintendo Switch 2." The link has been changed to reflect the real source of the datamining effort. The original story is as follows.

Summary

• The Nintendo Switch 2's rumored C button may be used for chat functionality.
• Some recent datamining efforts suggest the Switch 2 will support a group and voice chat feature code-named Campus.
• The next Nintendo console will reportedly be officially revealed on January 16.

Rumors have been swirling about the mysterious C button on the Nintendo Switch 2, and a recent report suggests it may be tied to chat-related functionality. This revelation could finally illuminate one of the most intriguing aspects of Nintendo's next console, the hardware of which has been a topic of much speculation.

Since late 2024, leaks about the Switch 2 have been rampant, likely due to the console entering mass production around that time. These leaks have consistently shown the Switch 2 sporting an additional button, marked with a dark gray "C" and positioned on the right Joy-Con, just below the home button. Until now, the purpose of this button remained a mystery.

Recent datamining efforts, sourced from a rapidly growing Discord server focused on the Switch 2, have shed new light on this enigma. According to the report, the latest version of the Switch OS contains references to a feature code-named "Campus." This feature is believed to be linked to group and voice chat functionality for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Reportedly Support Screen Sharing

The same source also hints that Campus will include screen sharing capabilities and support chat groups of up to 12 users. If this feature is indeed connected to the C button, it seems more plausible that the "C" stands for "chat" rather than "Campus." This development debunks the popular fan theory that the C button might facilitate casting the Switch 2's screen to other devices.

Chat Support Isn't Exactly in Line With the Switch's Kid-Friendly Design

Introducing group and voice chat features, which require internet connectivity, would likely be exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. However, this move would be a significant departure from the original Switch's design, which intentionally omitted such features to maintain a kid-friendly environment. Reintroducing chat functionality similar to the Miiverse text chat could potentially invite issues that Nintendo might prefer to avoid.

The true function of the rumored C button on the Nintendo Switch 2 may soon be revealed. According to multiple sources, the much-anticipated console is set to be officially announced this Thursday, January 16.