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. The original article follows:

Key Findings:

• Rumored Nintendo Switch 2 "C" button may facilitate chat functionality.
• Datamining suggests a group and voice chat feature, codenamed "Campus," for the Switch 2.
• Official Switch 2 reveal expected January 16th.

Recent reports indicate the Nintendo Switch 2's rumored "C" button might be dedicated to chat functions. This could resolve a significant hardware mystery surrounding Nintendo's next console.

Since late 2024, numerous Switch 2 leaks have surfaced, likely due to the console entering mass production. These leaks consistently show an extra button—a dark gray "C"—on the right Joy-Con, below the home button. 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, according to a report from a Discord server focused on Switch 2 information.

Nintendo Switch 2: Screen Sharing Capabilities

The same source suggests "Campus" will include screen sharing for up to 12 users. While the codename begins with "C," the button's function is more likely "chat" than "Campus," dispelling theories suggesting it's for screen casting.

Potential Conflict with Kid-Friendly Design:

Group and voice chats necessitate internet connectivity, likely restricting them to NSO subscribers. This raises questions given Nintendo's past efforts to create a more kid-friendly experience by omitting such features on the original Switch. Reintroducing chat could introduce complexities Nintendo might prefer to avoid.

The existence and purpose of the "C" button should soon be confirmed. Multiple sources point to an official Switch 2 announcement on Thursday, January 16th.