Updated on January 14: The original article linked to a different Discord server also named "Nintendo Switch 2." The link has been updated to point to the actual source of the datamining. The original story follows below.
Summary
- Nintendo Switch 2's rumored C button might be linked to chat features.
- Recent datamining suggests the console will support a group and voice chat system code-named 'Campus.'
- The next Nintendo console is reportedly set for an official reveal on January 16.
A new report suggests the rumored C button on the Nintendo Switch 2 could be designed for chat functionality. This claim, if accurate, would clarify one of the biggest remaining hardware mysteries surrounding Nintendo's upcoming console.
The Switch 2 has seen numerous leaks since late 2024, likely due to the device entering mass production. These leaks consistently show an extra button on the right Joy-Con, marked with a dark gray 'C' and placed below the home button. However, none of the sources explained the button's intended purpose.
A potential explanation for the C button has now surfaced from datamining the latest Switch OS update. According to a report from a popular Switch 2-focused Discord server, Nintendo's newest firmware contains references to a feature called 'Campus.' This system is believed to offer group and voice chat support for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Nintendo Switch 2 Will Reportedly Support Screen Sharing
The same source indicates Campus will support screen sharing and chat groups of up to 12 users. While the feature's codename begins with 'C,' the button itself would more likely stand for 'chat' than 'Campus.' These findings challenge the popular fan theory that the button would cast the console's screen to another device.
Chat Features May Clash With the Switch's Family-Friendly Design
If the Switch 2 includes group and voice chat, it would likely be limited to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This represents a significant potential shift, as the original Switch intentionally moved away from such social features to maintain a more accessible, child-friendly environment. Reintroducing chat capabilities could open complexities Nintendo has previously avoided.
Whether the anticipated console has a C button—and its true function—may be revealed soon. Multiple sources indicate the Switch 2 will be officially announced on Thursday, January 16.
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