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.
- Datamining of the latest Switch OS reveals a feature codenamed "Campus," hinting at group and voice chat support.
- The official Nintendo Switch 2 reveal is expected on January 16th.
Recent reports indicate the Nintendo Switch 2's rumored "C" button 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"—on the right Joy-Con, below the home button. However, the button's function remained unknown until now.
Datamining of the latest Switch OS, from a prominent Discord server focused on Switch 2 information, uncovered a feature codenamed "Campus." This feature appears to be group and voice chat support for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Nintendo Switch 2: Screen Sharing Capabilities
The same source suggests "Campus" will include screen sharing for up to 12 users. While the codename starts with "C," the button's function likely relates to "chat" rather than "Campus" itself, debunking theories that it's for screen casting.
Chat Functionality and Nintendo's Kid-Friendly Approach
Group and voice chat require internet connectivity, likely restricting access to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This is significant, considering the original Switch's deliberate omission of such features to maintain a kid-friendly environment. Reintroducing chat could present challenges Nintendo may wish to avoid.
The existence and purpose of the "C" button should be clarified soon. Multiple sources point to an official Switch 2 announcement on Thursday, January 16th.
