"Nintendo Switch 2 Image Confirms 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, as rumors suggested. This revelation came through the newly announced and released Nintendo Today! app, where an image in the app's listings on the App Store and Google Play store clearly shows the 'C' on the button. Although the button was introduced earlier this year alongside the Switch 2, initial images did not include a letter, fueling speculation until now.

Speculation abounds regarding the function of this new C button. Some believe it could be related to 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 about it possibly enhancing group or voice chat features.

Nintendo has scheduled a Switch 2 Direct for April 2, where we might learn more about the C button and other features. Until then, here's what we know for sure about the Nintendo Switch 2:

• The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in 2025, likely not before June based on the hands-on event schedule.
• The console is larger than the original Switch, featuring larger Joy-Con that can potentially be used as a mouse.
• It includes two USB-C ports, one at the top and one at the bottom, unlike the original Switch which had only one.
• The 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

Meanwhile, Nintendo recently hosted a Direct 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, offering 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 and developments.