Overview
- Rumors suggest that the Switch 2’s C button might connect to the original Switch, allowing it to serve as a controller.
- A gamepad with a screen could enable the Switch 2 to emulate Wii U, 3DS, and DS titles effectively.
- The true function of the enigmatic C button is expected to be unveiled on April 2 during the inaugural Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.
According to recent reports from a noted leaker, the newly introduced Switch 2 will feature a distinctive button known as the C button, which is speculated to enable connectivity with the original Switch, transforming it into a functional controller. However, this may just be one of several potential uses for the button.
The lead-up to the planned announcement on January 16 has seen various leaks about Nintendo’s next-generation console. Among these leaks, a series of recent renders showcased a square button featuring a “C”positioned below the Home button on the right Joy-Con. Nintendo has acknowledged the presence of this button, but intriguingly, the official renders failed to include any markings on it. Despite this, the community quickly embraced the “C button”moniker.
While fan discussions about the C button’s possible roles continue, leaker Extas1s has surfaced with more definitive claims. In a recent video roundup, he indicated that this button is meant for connecting the Switch 2 to the original Switch, which could then act as a secondary controller. In essence, this functionality would enable the original Switch to mimic a Wii U GamePad for its successor.
Advantages of a Screen-Equipped Switch 2 Controller
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The primary benefit of having a screen-equipped controller for the Switch 2 is its potential to facilitate the emulation of Wii U, DS, and 3DS games. This enhancement would finally showcase the Switch touchscreen capabilities, which have been largely untapped throughout its eight-year lifespan. Additionally, allowing the original Switch to function as a controller provides context to a previously circulated rumor from late 2024, which anticipated some functionality involving two screens—a notion initially dismissed by fans after the console’s announcement.
Exploring the Multiple Potential Functions of the C Button
Beyond connecting the Switch 2 to the original Switch, Extas1s suggests that this new C button could serve additional purposes. Recent investigations into the Switch operating system have revealed references to a chat feature labeled Campus, hinting at another possible function for the button. This discovery aligns with Extas1s’s assertion that the new button may interact with elements from the original console.
With a Nintendo Direct focused solely on the Switch 2 slated for April 2, fans can anticipate fresh insights regarding the console’s capabilities, including the definitive role of this enigmatic button. The event may also disclose the price, release date, and anticipated launch titles for the new console.