The excitement is palpable as the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 draws near, and fans are eager to uncover what innovations await. Keen observers have already glimpsed what appears to be the final design of this much-anticipated console. Dive in to learn more about the latest features of this new handheld.
Nintendo Switch 2 Features the New C Button
Functionality to Be Unveiled During the Direct
The eagerly awaited Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for release in 2025, and with a Nintendo Direct scheduled for later today, April 2nd, the anticipation among fans is at an all-time high. However, Nintendo might have already dropped some hints about the Switch 2 prior to the Direct, including the introduction of a new feature.
Nintendo has recently launched its smartphone app, Nintendo Today, designed to deliver the latest news and game information directly to players. Sharp-eyed fans have noticed that the app's listings on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store feature 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 promotional image for the Nintendo Switch 2 reveals what appears to be the final version of the entire console. This includes newly designed Joycons and the confirmation of a mysterious C button on the right Joycon.
In the initial teaser for the Switch 2 released in January, the new button located beneath the Home button was merely a black square without any labeling, sparking speculation about whether it was a new social feature or a sensor. The final design showcased in the Nintendo Today app confirms it as a C button. Its exact functionality, however, is expected to be detailed during the upcoming Nintendo Direct.
