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The C button and C stick refer to secondary input controls found on various Nintendo consoles. These inputs have historically served different purposes, ranging from camera control to communication functions.
History
[edit]Nintendo 64
[edit]The original C buttons were introduced with the Nintendo 64 controller in 1996. The controller featured four yellow buttons labeled C↑, C↓, C←, and C→, primarily used for camera control in 3D games like Super Mario 64. In some titles, the C buttons were used for item selection, aiming, or executing actions.
Nintendo GameCube
[edit]In 2001, the Nintendo GameCube controller introduced the C stick, a yellow analog stick placed below the main buttons. It replaced the four C buttons and served the same function—most notably camera control in games such as The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and dual-stick aiming in Metroid Prime.
New Nintendo 3DS
[edit]The New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL, released in 2014 and 2015 respectively, included a smaller version of the C stick. It appeared as a gray nub above the ABXY buttons, providing limited but useful secondary control in games such as Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Nintendo Switch 2
[edit]The Nintendo Switch 2, released in June 2025, introduced a new feature called the C button as part of its updated Joy-Con design. This modern C button is used to activate GameChat, a voice and text communication feature integrated into the Nintendo Switch Online ecosystem. Pressing the C button launches the GameChat overlay, allowing players to speak with friends or teammates in supported titles.
GameChat requires an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription and is available for supported games only. Nintendo confirmed that this feature will be free until March 31, 2026, after which continued use will require a paid membership.
Function
[edit]The C inputs (buttons or stick) have generally served the following purposes:
- Camera control (common in 3D games)
- Aiming and secondary actions
- Inventory and item selection
- Communication (Nintendo Switch 2 C button)
Legacy and Reception
[edit]The C button and stick have become synonymous with Nintendo's unique controller design philosophy. Players familiar with older consoles often associate the C inputs with freedom of camera movement and precise secondary control. The new C button on the Switch 2 represents Nintendo's shift toward more integrated online social features.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ https://apnews.com/article/nintendo-switch-2-launch-c-button-gamechat-2025 [dead link][AI-generated source?]
- ^ https://www.theverge.com/2025/06/05/nintendo-switch-2-gamechat-feature[dead link][AI-generated source?]
- ^ https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/02/tech/nintendo-switch-2-c-button-gamechat[dead link][AI-generated source?]
- ^ "Destiny 2's Newest Mode Delivers Something Fans Have Waited Years for". 19 March 2024.[AI-generated source?]