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

Updated on January 14: This article's original Discord server link, incorrectly labeled "Nintendo Switch 2," has been corrected to reflect the accurate source of the datamining.

Summary

Rumors suggest the Nintendo Switch 2's extra "C" button may facilitate chat functions. Recent datamining reveals a feature codenamed "Campus," hinting at group and voice chat support for Nintendo Switch Online. The official Switch 2 reveal is expected on January 16th.

The rumored "C" button on the Nintendo Switch 2 may be dedicated to chat functionality, according to a new report. This could solve a significant mystery surrounding the upcoming console's hardware.

Since late 2024, numerous leaks have surfaced regarding the Switch 2, likely due to its entry into mass production. These leaks consistently show an additional button, a dark gray "C," located below the home button on the right Joy-Con. However, its function remained unknown until now.

Datamining of the latest Switch OS reveals a feature codenamed "Campus," potentially linked to group and voice chat for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, as reported by a growing Discord server dedicated to Switch 2 news.

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Reportedly Support Screen Sharing

This same source indicates "Campus" will include screen sharing and support chat groups of up to 12 users. While the codename starts with "C," the button's function is more likely related to "chat" than "Campus" itself. This contradicts the popular theory that the "C" button would be used for screen casting.

Chat Support and the Switch's Kid-Friendly Design: A Potential Conflict

Group and voice chats require internet connectivity, suggesting NSO subscription would be necessary. However, this contradicts the Switch's kid-friendly design, which deliberately omitted such features. Reintroducing chat functionality could raise concerns Nintendo may wish to avoid.

The existence and purpose of the "C" button, along with other Switch 2 details, may be revealed soon. Multiple sources point to an official announcement this Thursday, January 16th.