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 functionality.
- Datamining of the latest Switch OS reveals a feature codenamed "Campus," hinting at group and voice chat capabilities for Nintendo Switch Online users.
- The official Nintendo Switch 2 reveal is expected on January 16th.
Recent reports indicate the rumored "C" button on the Nintendo Switch 2 may be dedicated to chat functions. This could resolve 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 on the right Joy-Con, below the home button. However, the button's function remained unknown until now.
Datamining of the newest Switch OS firmware, reported from a Discord server focused on Switch 2 information, uncovered references to a feature called "Campus." This feature appears to be a group and voice chat system for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Nintendo Switch 2: Screen Sharing Capabilities
The 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 the "Campus" feature itself, debunking theories that the "C" button is for screen casting.
Potential Conflicts with the Switch's Family-Friendly Design
Group and voice chat features necessitate internet connectivity, likely limiting their use to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This raises concerns, as the original Switch prioritized a family-friendly experience by omitting such features. Reintroducing chat functionality could introduce issues Nintendo may prefer to avoid.
The existence and purpose of the "C" button, along with other Switch 2 details, will likely be clarified soon. Multiple sources point to an official announcement this Thursday, January 16th.
