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

The excitement is palpable as the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch soon, and fans are eagerly awaiting more details. Some keen observers have already caught a glimpse of the final design, sparking widespread interest in the upcoming handheld console.

Nintendo Switch 2 Features The New C Button

Functionality Will Be Revealed During the Direct

The much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for release in 2025, and with a Nintendo Direct scheduled for later today, April 2nd, anticipation is at an all-time high. However, Nintendo may have already dropped some hints about the Switch 2 ahead of the Direct, particularly regarding a new feature.

Nintendo recently launched a new smartphone app called Nintendo Today, designed to deliver the latest news and game information directly to players. Sharp-eyed fans noticed that the app's listings on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store included promotional images, one of which explicitly states, "Get updates on Nintendo Switch 2 news plus game info, videos, comics, and more every day."

A closer look at the image of the Nintendo Switch 2 within the app reveals what appears to be the final design of the console, including its revamped Joy-Cons and the introduction of a mysterious C button on the right Joy-Con. When the Switch 2 was first teased in January, the button beneath the Home button was merely a black square without any labeling, leading to speculation about its purpose—ranging from a new social feature to a novel sensor. The final design showcased in the Nintendo Today app confirms it as a C button, though its exact function is expected to be unveiled during the upcoming Nintendo Direct.