Nintendo has finally revealed the Switch 2, its next-gen console due out at some point in 2025.
While the reveal video confirms the high-profile leaks, it leaves a number of burning questions unanswered. Top of mind is, what does that mysterious button on the right Joy-Con do?
This new square button, placed at the bottom of the Joy-Con, is unmarked, but prior reports have indicated it’s called the “C” button.
There’s a great deal of speculation about this button. Some suggest it may relate to “casting” the Switch 2 to a TV wirelessly, or screen sharing of some kind. Others have wondered whether it’s the button to press in order to change the Joy-Con’s functionality, for example into mouse mode. There’s also speculation that the button may relate to new group or voice chat functionality.
Nintendo has announced a Switch 2 Direct for April 2, so hopefully we’ll find out more then. Until then, here’s what we know for sure:
- Nintendo Switch 2 is out in 2025, probably not before June though if the hands-on event schedule is anything to go by.
- Nintendo Switch 2 is larger than the original Switch, with larger Joy-Con that look like they can be used as a mouse.
- There are two USB-C ports on Nintendo Switch 2, one at the top and the other at the bottom. The original Nintendo Switch had one.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible, and the video confirms the Switch 2 plays both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, as well as Switch 2 exclusive games. Certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, however.
- There’s a new Mario Kart game for Nintendo Switch 2.
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