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

Updated January 14: A previous version of this article incorrectly linked to a different Discord server. The link has been updated to reflect the accurate source of the datamining information. The original article continues below.

Summary

• The rumored "C" button on the Nintendo Switch 2 may be a dedicated chat function.
• Datamining suggests a group and voice chat feature, codenamed "Campus," for the Switch 2.
• The official Nintendo Switch 2 reveal is expected on January 16th.

Recent reports suggest the Nintendo Switch 2's rumored extra button, a dark gray "C" located on the right Joy-Con, may be linked to chat functionality. This could finally solve a significant mystery surrounding the console's hardware.

Leaks regarding the Switch 2 have been prevalent since late 2024, likely due to the console entering mass production. These leaks consistently showed an additional button compared to the original Switch. While the button's purpose remained unknown, this new information offers a potential explanation.

Datamining of the latest Switch OS reveals a feature codenamed "Campus," seemingly related to group and voice chat for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This Discord server-sourced report suggests "Campus" will include screen sharing and support groups of up to 12 users. While the codename starts with "C," the button's function may be more accurately described as "chat." This contradicts the popular theory that the "C" button would be used for screen casting.

Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Sharing Capabilities

The same source indicates that the "Campus" feature will include screen sharing functionality.

Chat Functionality and the Switch's Family-Friendly Image

Group and voice chat features would almost certainly require an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription due to their reliance on internet connectivity. However, the inclusion of such features is questionable, given the original Switch's deliberate avoidance of similar functionalities. The Switch's kid-friendly design prioritized minimizing direct communication between players. Reintroducing features like text chat could introduce complexities Nintendo may wish to avoid.

The existence and function of the "C" button, along with further details about the Switch 2, should be clarified soon. The official announcement is anticipated for Thursday, January 16th.