Nintendo Switch 2\'s Rumored C Button May Have a Weird Function [UPDATED]

Updated on January 14: The original version of this article linked to a different Discord server, also called "Nintendo Switch 2." The link has been changed to reflect the real source of the datamining effort. The original story is as follows.

Summary

• The Nintendo Switch 2's rumored C button may be used for chat functionality.
• Recent datamining efforts suggest the Switch 2 will support a group and voice chat feature code-named Campus.
• The next Nintendo console will reportedly be officially revealed on January 16.

The C button rumored to be on the Nintendo Switch 2 may be dedicated to chat-related functions, according to recent reports. This insight could clarify one of the most enigmatic aspects of the upcoming console's hardware.

Since late 2024, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been the subject of numerous leaks. Industry experts believe these leaks stem from the console entering mass production around that time. Various unofficial sources have consistently shown the new console featuring an additional button, marked with a dark gray "C," located on the right Joy-Con just below the home button. However, until now, no one could confirm the purpose of this mysterious button.

Recent datamining of the latest Switch OS has provided some clues about the C button's function. A report from a burgeoning Discord server focused on the Switch 2 reveals that the new firmware includes references to a feature known as "Campus." This feature reportedly involves group and voice chat capabilities for Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) subscribers.

Nintendo Switch 2 Will Reportedly Support Screen Sharing

According to the same source, Campus will enable screen sharing and support chat groups with up to 12 users. While Campus starts with a "C," the button's function might more directly relate to "chat" rather than the feature's codename. This finding challenges the popular fan theory that the C button might be used for casting the Switch 2's screen to other devices.

Chat Support Isn't Exactly in Line With the Switch's Kid-Friendly Design

Since group and voice chats require an internet connection, if the Switch 2 includes these features, they would likely be exclusive to NSO subscribers. However, this remains speculative, especially given the original Switch's design, which deliberately avoided such functionalities to maintain a kid-friendly environment. Reintroducing features like Miiverse text chat could potentially complicate Nintendo's efforts to keep the platform safe for younger users.

Whether the Nintendo Switch 2 truly features a C button, and what its purpose will be, may soon be clarified. Multiple sources indicate that the console will be officially announced on January 16.