Nintendo has officially confirmed that the mysterious new button on the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con is indeed the "C" button, as had been rumored. This confirmation came via the newly announced and released Nintendo Today! app, which features an image on its App Store and Google Play listings that clearly shows the "C" on the button.
The new button was first revealed alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this year, but initial images of the Joy-Con did not include any letter on the button. Despite this, prior reports had suggested it was the "C" button, and those reports have now been validated.
There is considerable speculation surrounding the function of this "C" button. Some theories suggest it could be related to wirelessly "casting" the Switch 2 to a TV or enabling screen sharing. Others speculate it might be used to switch the Joy-Con's functionality, perhaps into a mouse mode. There's also talk that it could be linked to new group or voice chat features.
Nintendo has scheduled a Switch 2 Direct for April 2, where we may learn more about the "C" button's purpose. Until then, here's what we know for certain:
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for release in 2025, likely not before June, based on the hands-on event schedule.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is larger than its predecessor, with bigger Joy-Con that appear capable of functioning as a mouse.
- It features two USB-C ports, one at the top and one at the bottom, compared to the single port on the original Switch.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible, with the reveal video confirming it can play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, as well as Switch 2 exclusive titles. However, some Nintendo Switch games may not be fully compatible or supported.
- A new Mario Kart game is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.
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Meanwhile, Nintendo recently hosted a Direct focused on the original Switch, during which the Nintendo Today! app was announced. Video game legend Shigeru Miyamoto shared details on this new app as a last-minute reveal during the showcase. The app serves as a comprehensive hub for Nintendo fans, providing a daily calendar and news updates directly to players.
Miyamoto highlighted that after the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, fans will be able to use the Nintendo Today! app to stay updated on all the latest news, with new information being released daily.
