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CES also isn't immune to the ongoing flood of Switch 2 "leaks"... well, at this point can you even call them leaks anymore? These are official product announcements after all.

But as you can see below:

this controller has the mysterious C button at the bottom. it also has a T button, which I assume is a turbo function, since that's a pretty common 3rd party controller function to have.

Spoiler: see here

SO, what does this mean?
it means that whatever the C button does is NOT TIED to the right JoyCon or any of its functions.
it also means it is not tied to Handheld Mode, but also serves a function in either Tabletop or Docked mode, or both.

So this eliminates some theories people had.
like making the Switch 2 connect to the TV wirelessly and then acting like a Wii U GamePad. this now makes little sense as it's not something that works in tabletop or docked mode obviously.
or the theory that it stands for "Cursor" and activates the newly theorised mouse functionality of the joycons.

so, with the C button also being on the Pro Controller, it makes it more and more likely that it is indeed tied to some kind of chat functionality I feel.
especially seeing the positioning on at least this 3rd Party controller, as it's pretty much where the Mute button on the DualSense sits, and above where you'd expect a microphone jack to be.

 

[RoboFu]

If you are playing a multiplayer game and some one is being a Cunt then you press that button to report them.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Thank gawd it's not the c stick all over again!

 

[Sgt.Asher]

I was thinking gryo control recenter. Cursor is an interesting idea.

 

[Soapbox Killer]

Cursor (besides being a reference to Automan) is a pretty good summation.

 

[JimboJones]

Chat or Communication functions does seem a bit more likely given that placement.

 

[DeceptiveAlarm]

C for Capture. Takes screen shots.

 

[JimboJones]

C for Capture. Takes screen shots.

That's what the circle button is for on the current Switch.

 

[DeceptiveAlarm]

That's what the circle button is for on the current Switch.

Circle starts with a C too.

 

[Three]

C for chat makes sense, although the T could be confused for talk too. maybe some symbol would have worked better. Imagine it's some dumb gimmick like LED colour.

 

[JimboJones]

Circle starts with a C too.

You know what else starts with C?
Ends with T and has U and N in it?

Coconut!

 

[IAmRei]

Well well, it's kind of mysterious

- Cursor? possibly
- Chat? seems too simple
- Cast? to wiiU alike mode?
- Control mode?

 

[Robb]

I have no guesses anymore. Hopefully it’s something useful though.

 

[dotnotbot]

C for clitoris

 

[Robb]

C for clitoris

That’s going to be problematic when the game prompts us to press it.

 

[Skyfox]

I still think it’s to change control back and forth between single player and 2 player because that’s always been too hard for kids to do

 

[Skifi28]

That’s going to be problematic when the game prompts us to press it.

Once you do the next spot you are asked to find is even more difficult. It's a trap.

 

[SweetTooth]

Capture

 

[cinnamonandgravy]

nintendo trying to jump on the LED bandwagon

 

[RagnarokIV]

Like I said - the C button stands for Copyright. It will allow Nintendo fans to hit the button and instantly tip Nintendo off against other lesser fans who use clips or screenshots on YouTube.

 

[Trilobit]

C for Cash. Each time you press it you donate $10 to Nintendo.

 

[Fess]

Cursor (besides being a reference to Automan) is a pretty good summation.

Thanks for the flashback! I enjoyed that show a ton as a kid in the 80s

 

[JohnSpartanLee]

C = Crouch

They added this for new fighting game players that don't understand you can just press down to crouch.

 

[//DEVIL//]

Mysterious C button… so thrilling the gossip and shit…


2 days later: C is Capture a screenshot

 

[Robb]

2 days later: C is Capture a screenshot

Well, we already know it’s not that at least since the screenshot button is still there in addition to the C.

 

[ResilientBanana]

Which had a dedicated screenshot button so the only thing I can think of is “capture”

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Would have been fun to theorize a while ago, but at this point I'm waiting for the official announcement so Nintendo can explain why they are the way they are.

 

[hououinkyouma00]

I'm moe curious if Nintendo will fix their Pro Controller. Unfortunately it's basically guaranteed that analog triggers aren't a thing which already sucks.

 

[Parazels]

Does the ordinary button deserve its own thread?

 

[JimboJones]

Does the ordinary button deserve its own thread?

I think what's throwing people off is that C designated buttons or even sticks have been fairly prominent or important control input in past Nintendo consoles so it's piqued people's interest.
But it will be funny if it's just relegated to a system level chat or mute button.

 

[Wastelander92]

Cum button?

 

[Bartski]

congrats you found the Clit

 

[Robb]

Cum button?

 

[Rockman33]

Looks like a Xbox controller

 

[Idleyes]

Curse Button. The new Chat feature where you're only allowed to send swear words to other players when you're frustrated.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Clap button.

 

[darth.shrimp]

From the three pictures in the OP, my guess is...

C for "colour". It doesn’t do anything other than change the controller light's colour. You're welcome.

 

[Melon Husk]

T button for Talk is more interesting

 

[Hudo]

Ngl, I do like the way Nintendo are coloring their new pro controllers and joycons for the next console. I dig the "let's make everything black except for the edges. The edges get some color!" style.

 

[HYDE]

C = Change.

Will instantly change the sex of the character!!

Jokes aside…maybe a connect button for bluetooth connections? Instead of an annoying tiny button on top. And finally the ability to connect our own Bluetooth earbuds or headphones?

 

[bender]

Mysterious C button… so thrilling the gossip and shit…


2 days later: C is Capture a screenshot

That button already exists on Switch controllers.

 

[HYDE]

Ngl, I do like the way Nintendo are coloring their new pro controllers and joycons for the next console. I dig the "let's make everything black except for the edges. The edges get some color!" style.

I want Nintendo red or super famicom buttons asap! Actual lights (battery life be damned) that allow you to choose every buttons color or to turn them on or off would be neat!

 

[//DEVIL//]

That button already exists on Switch controllers.

I was joking lol

 

[Dacvak]

If you are playing a multiplayer game and some one is being a Cunt then you press that button to report them.

I’m dying at this thread

 

[Hudo]

I want Nintendo red or super famicom buttons asap! Actual lights (battery life be damned) that allow you to choose every buttons color or to turn them on or off would be neat!

I like the way you think.