Nintendo Switch 2: new joy-Con C Button and Campus Functionality Revealed
The gaming world is buzzing wiht excitement as new details about the Nintendo Switch 2 emerge. Rendered images of the updated Joy-Con controllers have surfaced, revealing a new C button and hinting at a groundbreaking feature called Campus. According to an analysis of the Switch OS and Switch 2 SDK, this feature could revolutionize how players interact with the console.
Joy-Con’s C Button: A Gateway to Campus Functionality
The C button on the Joy-Con is more than just an additional input. According to a report by Notebookcheck, this button is tied to the Campus function, a feature that enables group chat and voice chat for up to 12 people. Additionally, the Campus function is said to support screen capture and screen sharing, making it a versatile tool for both casual and competitive gamers.
However, speculation suggests that the Campus feature may require a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, raising questions about its accessibility. while some fans are excited about the potential, others remain skeptical about the authenticity of thes claims.
Tegra 239: Powering the Nintendo Switch 2
Under the hood, the Nintendo switch 2 is rumored to be equipped with the NVIDIA Tegra 239 chip. According to discussions on the Famiboards forum, the chip’s CPU operates at 1100.8MHz and the GPU at 561MHz when the console is used in handheld mode. When docked, the CPU frequency drops slightly to 998.4MHz, while the GPU frequency increases to 1007.25MHz.
This configuration results in a GPU floating-point performance of 3.1 TFLOPS when docked and 1.71 TFLOPS in handheld mode. While these numbers fall short of the Xbox Series S’s 4 TFLOPS, Nintendo has a history of prioritizing gameplay experience over raw processing power.
Is GPU Performance a Dealbreaker?
Despite the lower GPU performance, experts believe this won’t significantly impact the gaming experience. the bandwidth of the LPDDR5 memory in the Nintendo Switch 2 is reported to be 102GB/s, which may limit performance in some scenarios. However, Nintendo’s focus on innovative game design and optimization ensures that players will still enjoy a seamless experience.
!Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Screenshot
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Key Features at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|————————|————————————————————————-|
| C Button | Enables Campus functionality, including group chat and screen sharing. |
| Campus Function | supports up to 12 players in voice and group chat. |
| Tegra 239 Chip | CPU: 1100.8MHz (handheld), 998.4MHz (docked); GPU: 561MHz (handheld),1007.25MHz (docked). |
| GPU Performance | 3.1 TFLOPS (docked), 1.71 TFLOPS (handheld). |
| Memory Bandwidth | 102GB/s (LPDDR5). |
What’s Next for Nintendo Switch 2?
As the gaming community eagerly awaits official confirmation from Nintendo, these leaks provide a tantalizing glimpse into the future of the Switch 2. Will the Campus function redefine multiplayer gaming? Can the Tegra 239 chip deliver a next-gen experience despite its technical limitations? Only time will tell.For now, fans can stay updated by following Necro’ Felipe and Super Jin on X (formerly Twitter), who have been at the forefront of sharing these leaks.
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Photo credits: Necro’ Felipe, Super Jin
