Nintendo has officially confirmed that the mysterious new button on the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con is indeed the C button, quelling the rumors that have been circulating. This confirmation comes via the newly released Nintendo Today! app, where an image in both the App Store and Google Play store listings clearly shows the letter "C" on the button. The new button was first unveiled with the Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this year, but initial images lacked the letter on the button. Speculation about its purpose has been rife, with some suggesting it could be used for casting the Switch 2 to a TV wirelessly or for screen sharing. Others theorize it might change the Joy-Con's functionality, perhaps into a mouse mode, or relate to new group or voice chat features.
With the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2, we might soon learn more about the C button's functionality. Until then, here are the confirmed details about the Nintendo Switch 2:
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in 2025, likely not before June according to the hands-on event schedule.
- The console is larger than its predecessor, featuring larger Joy-Con controllers that appear to be usable as a mouse.
- It includes two USB-C ports, one at the top and one at the bottom, doubling the original Switch's single port.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible, capable of playing both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, though some older games may 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 hosted a Direct focused on the original Switch, during which they unveiled the Nintendo Today! app. Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary game designer, announced this new app as a comprehensive hub for Nintendo fans. The Nintendo Today! app serves as a daily calendar and news feed, providing fans with real-time updates. Following the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, users can log into the app to stay updated with daily news and developments.
