"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 had suggested. This confirmation came from the newly released Nintendo Today! app, where a close look at the app's images on the App Store and Google Play store reveals the "C" marking on the button.

The new button was first showcased with the Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this year, but initial images of the Joy-Con did not display the letter on the button. Subsequent reports had speculated about the "C" button, and those rumors have now been verified.

Speculation about the function of this button abounds. Some believe it may be related to "casting" the Switch 2 to a TV wirelessly or facilitating screen sharing. Others theorize that it could be used to switch the Joy-Con's functionality, possibly into a mouse mode. There's also talk about its potential connection to new group or voice chat features.

Nintendo has scheduled a Switch 2 Direct for April 2, which may provide more details on the C button and other features. Here's what we know so far 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, and the Joy-Con are also larger, with a design that suggests they can be used as a mouse.
• It features two USB-C ports, one at the top and one at the bottom, unlike the original Switch which had only 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

Meanwhile, Nintendo recently held a Direct event focused on the original Switch, during which the Nintendo Today! app was announced. Video game legend Shigeru Miyamoto introduced this new app as a last-minute highlight of the showcase. The app serves as a comprehensive hub for Nintendo fans, offering a daily calendar and news updates directly to players.

Miyamoto emphasized that following the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct next week, fans can use the Nintendo Today app to stay updated with daily news and developments related to the new console.