"Nintendo Switch 2 Image Confirms C Button on Joy-Con"

Nintendo has officially confirmed the mysterious new button on the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con is indeed the C button, as rumors had suggested. This revelation came via the newly launched Nintendo Today! app, whose listings on the App Store and Google Play feature an image that, upon close inspection, clearly shows the C on the button.

The C button was first showcased alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this year, though initial images of the new Joy-Con did not display any letter on the button. Prior speculations about its name as the "C" button have now been validated.

There's been a flurry of speculation surrounding the purpose of this new button. Some believe it could be related to wirelessly "casting" the Switch 2 to a TV or enabling some form of screen sharing. Others speculate it might switch the Joy-Con's functionality, such as converting it into a mouse mode. There's also talk about it possibly being linked to new group or voice chat features.

Nintendo has scheduled a Switch 2 Direct for April 2, where we hope to learn more about this intriguing feature. In the meantime, here's what we know for certain:

• Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for release in 2025, likely not before June based on the hands-on event schedule.
• The new console is larger than its predecessor, with larger Joy-Con that appear capable of functioning as a mouse.
• It features two USB-C ports, one at the top and another at the bottom, unlike the original Switch which had only one.
• Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible, with the reveal video confirming it plays both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, as well as Switch 2 exclusive titles. However, some Nintendo Switch games might not be fully compatible.
• A new Mario Kart game is in development for the Nintendo Switch 2.

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Meanwhile, Nintendo recently held a Direct presentation focused on the original Switch, where they announced the Nintendo Today! app. Video game legend Shigeru Miyamoto shared insights on this new initiative during the showcase. The app serves as a comprehensive hub for Nintendo fans, offering a daily calendar and news updates directly to players as events unfold. Miyamoto highlighted that after the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, users can log into the Nintendo Today app to stay updated with daily news following the event.