Updated on January 14: This article's original Discord server link has been corrected. The original story follows.
Summary
Rumors suggest the Nintendo Switch 2's extra "C" button may be for chat functions. Recent datamining indicates a group and voice chat feature, codenamed "Campus," is in development for the Switch 2. The official Switch 2 reveal is expected on January 16th.
The Nintendo Switch 2's rumored "C" button might be dedicated to chat functionality, according to a new report. This could solve a major mystery surrounding the console's hardware.
Leaks about the Switch 2 have been circulating since late 2024, likely due to the console entering mass production. These leaks consistently show an extra button, a dark gray "C," on the right Joy-Con, below the home button. However, its purpose remained unknown until now.
Datamining the latest Switch OS reveals a feature codenamed "Campus," possibly related to group and voice chat for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This information comes from a growing Discord server dedicated to Switch 2 news.
Nintendo Switch 2 Will Reportedly Support Screen Sharing
The same source suggests "Campus" will include screen sharing for groups of up to 12 users. While the codename starts with "C," the button's function is more likely related to "chat" than "Campus" itself. This refutes the theory that the "C" button is for screen casting.
Chat Support and the Switch's Kid-Friendly Design
Group and voice chats require internet connectivity, likely limiting them to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This is significant, as the original Switch deliberately avoided such features to maintain a kid-friendly experience. Adding chat could introduce complexities Nintendo might prefer to avoid.
The existence and purpose of the "C" button—and much more about the Switch 2—should be revealed soon. Multiple sources point to an official announcement this Thursday, January 16th.
