Nintendo Switch 2 Image Reveals C Button on Joy-Con

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 Store feature an image that, upon close inspection, clearly displays the 'C' on the button.

The new button was first showcased with the Switch 2 earlier this year, but initial images did not show a letter on the button. Subsequent reports suggested it was the "C" button, and those reports have now been validated.

There’s been a lot of speculation surrounding the purpose of this C button. Some believe it could be used for wirelessly casting the Switch 2 to a TV or enabling screen sharing. Others speculate it might switch the Joy-Con's functionality, such as into a mouse mode. There's also talk that it could be related to new group or voice chat features.

Nintendo has scheduled a Switch 2 Direct for April 2, which should provide more clarity on the button's function. Here's what we know about the Nintendo Switch 2 so far:

• The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in 2025, likely not before June based on hands-on event schedules.
• It's larger than the original Switch, with bigger Joy-Con that appear to be usable as a mouse.
• The console features two USB-C ports, one at the top and one at the bottom, unlike the original Switch which had just one.
• The Nintendo 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 in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 - First Look

28 ImagesMeanwhile, Nintendo recently hosted a Direct event focused on the original Switch, during which the Nintendo Today! app was announced. Video game legend Shigeru Miyamoto revealed this new app as a last-minute surprise during the showcase. The Nintendo Today! app is designed to be a comprehensive hub for Nintendo fans, providing a daily calendar and news updates. Miyamoto highlighted that after the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, fans can use the app to stay updated with daily news following the event.