
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch soon, and excitement is building among fans eager to explore its features. Keen observers have already uncovered details about its final design. Discover more about this cutting-edge handheld below.
Nintendo Switch 2 Introduces the Innovative C Button
Functionality to Be Showcased at Upcoming Direct

The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for release in 2025, and with a Direct scheduled for today, April 2, anticipation is at an all-time high. Nintendo may have subtly hinted at key details about the Switch 2 before the event, including the
Nintendo recently launched its mobile app, Nintendo Today, designed to deliver the latest news and game updates directly to players. Sharp-eyed fans noticed that the app’s listings on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store include images highlighting its features, with one stating, "Stay updated on Nintendo Switch 2 news, plus access game info, videos, comics, and more daily."
A closer look at the image reveals the Nintendo Switch 2’s final design, showcasing its redesigned Joycons and confirming the presence of a mysterious C button on the right Joycon.
In the initial Switch 2 teaser from January, the button below the Home button appeared as a plain black square, sparking speculation about its purpose—perhaps a new social feature or sensor. The Nintendo Today app’s image now confirms it as the C button. Its full functionality is expected to be unveiled during the Nintendo Direct.