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Nintendo Switch 2: Mysterious C Button's Unconventional Role Revealed

Author : Chloe Mar 13,2025

Updated on January 14: This article originally linked to a different Discord server. The link has been updated to reflect the correct source of the datamining information.

Summary

Rumors suggest the Nintendo Switch 2's additional "C" button may be dedicated to chat functionality. Recent datamining suggests the Switch 2 will include a group and voice chat feature, codenamed "Campus." The official Nintendo Switch 2 reveal is expected on January 16th.

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

Leaks about the Switch 2 have been circulating since late 2024, likely due to the console entering mass production. These leaks consistently show an extra 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," seemingly related to group and voice chat support for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This information comes from a rapidly growing Discord server dedicated to the Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Reportedly Support Screen Sharing

The same source indicates "Campus" will include screen sharing and support chat groups of up to 12 users. While the codename starts with "C," if linked to the new button, it's more likely the "C" stands for "chat" rather than "Campus," dispelling theories that it's for screen casting.

Chat Support and Nintendo's Kid-Friendly Design

Since group and voice chats require internet connectivity, they would likely be exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This is a significant consideration, given the Switch's kid-friendly design and previous avoidance of such features. Reintroducing chat functionality could introduce challenges Nintendo may wish to avoid.

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

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