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"Switch 2's New C Button Unveiled Before Direct"

Authore: CarterUpdate:Apr 03,2025

Switch 2 New C Button Quietly Revealed Ahead of Direct

The anticipation for the Nintendo Switch 2 is palpable as its release in 2025 draws near. Fans are eager to uncover the latest details about this next-generation handheld. Let's dive into the exciting revelations surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 Features The New C Button

Switch 2 New C Button Quietly Revealed Ahead of Direct

With the Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2nd, 2025, excitement is at an all-time high. However, Nintendo might have already given us a sneak peek at the Switch 2's features ahead of the Direct. One of the most intriguing revelations is the new C button.

Nintendo has launched a new smartphone app named "Nintendo Today," designed to deliver the latest news and game information directly to players. Observant fans have spotted that the app's promotional images on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store include references to the Nintendo Switch 2. One particular image boldly states, "Get updates on Nintendo Switch 2 news plus game info, videos, comics, and more every day."

Switch 2 New C Button Quietly Revealed Ahead of Direct

A closer look at the promotional image reveals what appears to be the final design of the Nintendo Switch 2. This image showcases the updated Joycons and confirms the existence of a mysterious C button on the right Joycon.

In the initial teaser for the Switch 2 back in January, the button below the Home button was merely a black square without any labeling, sparking speculation about its function. Theories ranged from it being a new social feature to a new sensor. However, the image on the Nintendo Today app confirms that it is indeed a C button. While its exact purpose remains a mystery, we can expect more details to be unveiled during the upcoming Nintendo Direct.