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
- The Nintendo Switch 2's rumored "C" button may facilitate chat functions.
- Datamining suggests a group and voice chat feature, codenamed "Campus," for the Switch 2.
- The official Switch 2 reveal is anticipated for January 16th.
Recent reports indicate the Nintendo Switch 2's rumored extra button, a dark gray "C" located on the right Joy-Con, might be dedicated to chat functionality. This could resolve a significant mystery surrounding the upcoming console's hardware.
Leaks regarding the Switch 2 have proliferated since late 2024, likely due to the console entering mass production. These leaks consistently show an additional button compared to the original Switch. However, the button's purpose remained unclear until now.
Datamining of the latest Switch OS reveals a feature codenamed "Campus," potentially a group and voice chat system for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, according to a Discord server focused on Switch 2 information.
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 is more likely "chat" than a direct reference to "Campus." This refutes the popular theory that the "C" button would be used for screen casting.
Potential Conflicts with the Switch's Family-Friendly Design
Group and voice chat necessitate internet connectivity, likely restricting access to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This raises questions, given the original Switch's deliberate omission of such features to maintain a kid-friendly environment. Reintroducing chat functionality could introduce concerns Nintendo might prefer to avoid.
The existence and function of the "C" button should become clear soon. The official Switch 2 announcement is expected on Thursday, January 16th.
