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

• Rumors suggest the Nintendo Switch 2's extra "C" button facilitates chat functions.
• Datamining of the latest Switch OS reveals a feature codenamed "Campus," hinting at group and voice chat capabilities.
• Official Switch 2 reveal expected January 16th.

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

Since late 2024, numerous Switch 2 leaks have surfaced, likely due to the console entering mass production. Consistent across these leaks is an additional button—a dark gray "C"—located on the right Joy-Con, below the home button. However, its 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 Discord server focused on Switch 2 leaks.

Nintendo Switch 2: Screen Sharing Capabilities

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

Chat Functionality and Nintendo's Kid-Friendly Approach

Group and voice chats necessitate internet connectivity, likely restricting access to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This raises questions, considering Nintendo's previous move away from such features in the original Switch, prioritizing a more kid-friendly experience. Reintroducing chat could introduce complexities Nintendo may wish to avoid.

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