Nintendo has officially confirmed that the mysterious new button on the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con is indeed the C button, aligning with earlier rumors. This confirmation came through the newly released Nintendo Today! app, whose listings on the App Store and Google Play feature an image that, upon close inspection, clearly displays the letter 'C' on the button.
The C button was first revealed alongside the Switch 2 earlier this year, but initial images of the new Joy-Con did not show any letter on the button. Speculation about its purpose abounds, with theories suggesting it could be used for wirelessly casting the Switch 2 to a TV, screen sharing, changing Joy-Con functionality (such as switching to mouse mode), or enhancing group and voice chat features.
Nintendo has scheduled a Switch 2 Direct for April 2, where more details about the C button and other features are expected to be unveiled. In the meantime, here's what we know about the Nintendo Switch 2:
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for release in 2025, likely not before June based on hands-on event schedules.
- The console is larger than the original Switch, featuring larger Joy-Con that can potentially be used as a mouse.
- It includes two USB-C ports, one at the top and one at the bottom, compared to the single port on the original Switch.
- The Switch 2 is backward compatible, capable of playing both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games as well as Switch 2 exclusive titles. However, some Nintendo Switch games may not be fully compatible.
- A new Mario Kart game is planned for the Nintendo Switch 2.
During a recent Direct focused on the original Switch, Nintendo also announced the Nintendo Today! app. Video game legend Shigeru Miyamoto revealed this new app as a comprehensive hub for Nintendo fans, offering a daily calendar and news updates. Following the upcoming Switch 2 Direct, fans can use the app to stay updated with daily news and information.
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