Nintendo Switch 2 Camera Accessory Revealed, Releases Same Day As Console

Nintendo Switch 2 is attempting to streamline the process of connecting with your friends, thanks to the addition of a new C button that launches a chat interface. You'll also get a chance to have actual video chats with your friends, as the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera will launch alongside the console on June 5. It will cost $50.

Editor's Note: Nintendo has delayed Switch 2 preorders in the US from April 9 to an unspecified date. The console is still scheduled to launch on June 5. All prices for Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and games listed in this story are subject to change. We will update this story with the new preorder date and any adjustments to pricing when we learn more.

Nintendo Switch 2 Camera

$50

While we don't have a full specification list for the camera, it's designed to connect to your Switch 2 via a USB-C port. It'll then allow you and your friends to join webchats, negating the need to use the Nintendo Switch Online app on your phone. There also seem to be some in-game features that require the camera, including various mini-games in Mario Party Jamboree.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera can be used in TV mode, tabletop mode, or handheld mode. Its angle can be adjusted to ensure you remain in the picture, and its wide-angle lens ensures even large groups will show up in the image.

You'll need to have a Nintendo Switch Online membership to use GameChat. However, GameChat will have a brief open access period that allows everyone to try the feature for free. When using the camera feed, your screen will split into two sections--a large top portion showing your game and a smaller panel at the bottom showing your group's streams.

Note that some third-party USB-C cameras may also be compatible with the Switch 2. Nintendo will offer a "Test USB Camera" feature in the system settings so you can check if your device is supported.

Expect to learn more about the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera in the coming days. For now, check out all the biggest announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct. You could also peruse our Switch 2 preorder guide to see everything else that's currently up for grabs.