Updated January 14: This article's original Discord server link has been corrected to reflect the accurate source of the datamining information. The original article follows:
Key Findings
- Rumors suggest the Nintendo Switch 2's additional "C" button facilitates chat functionality.
- Recent datamining reveals a potential group and voice chat feature, codenamed "Campus," for the Switch 2.
- The official Nintendo Switch 2 reveal is anticipated for January 16th.
A recent report suggests the rumored "C" button on the Nintendo Switch 2 may be dedicated to chat functions. This could resolve a significant mystery surrounding the upcoming console's hardware.
Since late 2024, numerous leaks have surfaced regarding the Switch 2, likely due to its entry into mass production. These leaks consistently show an extra button—a dark gray "C"—located on the right Joy-Con, below the home button. However, the button's function remained unknown until now.
Datamining the latest Switch OS reveals a feature codenamed "Campus," potentially linked to group and voice chat capabilities for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, according to a report from a prominent Switch 2 Discord server.
Nintendo Switch 2: Screen Sharing Capabilities
The same source indicates "Campus" may include screen sharing, supporting groups of up to 12 users. While the codename starts with "C," if linked to the new button, it's more likely the "C" represents "chat" rather than "Campus," debunking theories suggesting screen casting functionality.
Potential Conflict with the Switch's Family-Friendly Focus
Group and voice chats necessitate internet connectivity, likely restricting access to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This raises questions, considering the original Switch's deliberate avoidance of such features to maintain its kid-friendly appeal. Reintroducing chat functionality could introduce concerns Nintendo might prefer to avoid.
The existence and purpose of the "C" button should be clarified soon. Multiple sources predict an official Switch 2 announcement on Thursday, January 16th.
