Nintendo has officially confirmed that the mysterious new button on the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con is indeed the C button, putting an end to the swirling rumors. This revelation came through the recently launched Nintendo Today! app, where keen-eyed users spotted the "C" on the button in the app's store listings on both the App Store and Google Play.
Earlier this year, when the Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled, images of the new Joy-Con did not feature a letter on the button, fueling speculation. However, reports suggesting it was the "C" button have now been validated.
The purpose of the C button remains a topic of much speculation. Some believe it might be related to wirelessly "casting" the Switch 2 to a TV or enabling screen sharing. Others speculate it could switch the Joy-Con's functionality, possibly into a mouse mode. There's also talk about it potentially enhancing group or voice chat features.
Nintendo has scheduled a Switch 2 Direct for April 2, which should shed more light on the C button and other features. Here's what we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 so far:
- Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in 2025, likely not before June if the hands-on event schedule is any indication.
- The console is larger than its predecessor, featuring bigger Joy-Con that appear to function as a mouse.
- It includes two USB-C ports, one at the top and one at the bottom, unlike the original Switch which had only one.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible, capable of playing both physical and digital games from the original Switch, as well as Switch 2 exclusive titles. However, some older games might not be fully compatible.
- A new Mario Kart game is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 - First Look
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In other news, Nintendo recently held a Direct focused on the original Switch, during which the Nintendo Today! app was introduced. Gaming icon Shigeru Miyamoto shared details about this new app, designed to keep fans updated with daily news and a calendar of events. Following the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, fans can log into the Nintendo Today app for the latest updates, with Miyamoto promising daily news thereafter.
