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 functions.
• Datamining suggests a group and voice chat feature, codenamed "Campus," for the Switch 2.
• Official Switch 2 reveal expected January 16th.

Recent reports suggest the Nintendo Switch 2's rumored "C" button could 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. These leaks consistently show an additional button, a dark gray "C," located on the right Joy-Con below the home button. However, the button's purpose remained unknown until now.

Datamining of the latest Switch OS reveals a feature codenamed "Campus," potentially related to group and voice chat 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 indicates "Campus" may include screen sharing for up to 12 users. While the codename starts with "C," the button's function is more likely "chat" than "Campus," debunking theories suggesting screen casting functionality.

Potential Conflict with Family-Friendly Design:

Group and voice chat features, requiring internet connectivity, would likely be exclusive to NSO subscribers. This raises questions considering Nintendo's past efforts to create a more child-friendly experience with the original Switch, which lacked such features. Reintroducing chat could present challenges Nintendo might prefer to avoid.

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