Nintendo Switch 2's Odd C Button Unveiled

Updated January 14: This article originally referenced a different Discord server also named "Nintendo Switch 2." We've updated the link to direct readers to the actual datamining source. The original report remains unchanged.

New evidence suggests the Nintendo Switch 2's speculated C button could enable chat functionality, potentially solving one of the biggest mysteries surrounding the upcoming console's hardware design.

Since late 2024, numerous leaks have surfaced about the Switch 2, which analysts attribute to the console entering mass production. These leaks consistently show an additional dark gray "C" button positioned below the home button on the right Joy-Con, though its purpose remained unknown until now.

The latest speculation originates from datamined Switch OS updates, where researchers discovered references to a "Campus" feature—potentially a group/voice chat system for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, according to a growing Switch 2-focused Discord community.

Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Sharing Features Detailed

Sources indicate the "Campus" feature may support screen sharing with groups of up to 12 users. While the codename begins with "C," if this functionality connects to the new button, the "C" likely stands for "chat" rather than "Campus"—contradicting fan theories about screen-casting capabilities.

Chat Features Challenge Switch's Family-Friendly Ethos

Implementing chat would require internet connectivity, likely limiting it to NSO subscribers. However, this contradicts Nintendo's design philosophy—the current Switch intentionally omits chat features to maintain its child-friendly approach. Reintroducing communication tools could create moderation challenges Nintendo has historically avoided.

The truth about the Switch 2's mysterious button may soon be revealed, with multiple sources anticipating an official announcement on Thursday, January 16.