The excitement is palpable as the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch soon, and fans are eagerly anticipating what's in store. Some keen observers have already caught a glimpse of the final design! Dive in to learn more about the latest 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 Direct scheduled for later today, April 2nd, fans are buzzing with excitement about what's next. However, Nintendo might have already given us a sneak peek at the Switch 2 before the upcoming Direct, particularly regarding the new C button.
Nintendo has 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 prominently 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 reveals what appears to be the final version of the console, complete with newly designed Joycons and the confirmation of the mysterious C button on the right Joycon.
In the initial Switch 2 teaser released in January, the new button beneath the Home button was simply a black square without any text, leading fans to speculate whether it was a new social feature or a sensor. With the final design showcased on the Nintendo Today app, it's now confirmed to be a C button. The exact functionality of this button, however, is expected to be unveiled during the Nintendo Direct.