Nintendo Switch 2 Camera & Piranha Plant Camera Are Up For Preorder

Nintendo Switch 2 Camera

$55 | Releases June 5

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Super Mario Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2

$60 | Releases June 5

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One of the coolest new features of the Nintendo Switch 2 is GameChat, which lets you group chat with your online friends over voice and video. While that's a standard functionality of other consoles, it's exciting that Nintendo is finally offering its own version of the feature. The Switch 2 has built-in mics for voice chat, but if you want to use video chat, you might want to preorder the official Nintendo Switch 2 Camera for $55.

Alternatively, there's this adorable Super Mario Piranha Plant Camera by Hori for $60. Nintendo also says that select third-party USB-C cameras will work with Switch 2. but the camera itself renders video at 480p resolution.

Online preorders for both Nintendo Switch 2 cameras are available now alongside the console, launch games, and numerous other accessories.

Nintendo Switch 2 Camera

$55 | Releases June 5

The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera connects to your Switch 2 via a USB-C port to use in online GameChat sessions, and unlock additional camera-based content in games like Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV Switch 2 Edition. The camera supports 1080p resolution.

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Super Mario Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2

$60 | Releases June 5

Hori's Piranha Plant Camera makes for a very cute display piece for Super Mario fans. It even has the Switch 2 logo on the warp pipe. But there is a rather big downside to this officially licensed camera: It only supports 480p resolution, so it's substantially worse from a technical perspective compared to the camera made by Nintendo.

If you mainly want this because it'd double as a cool decoration, it's worth noting that the Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant is available for $48 (was $60) at Amazon.

Speaking of Amazon: The reason Amazon is carrying the Piranha Plant Camera is because it's manufactured by Hori. Amazon still sells officially licensed third-party Nintendo accessories, but not first-party accessories. That's why you won't find the official Switch 2 Camera at Amazon.

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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. As mentioned above, 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.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

$85 | Releases June 5

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The Switch 2 Camera looks to be a great pairing with several Switch 2 multiplayer games, including the console's biggest launch title, Mario Kart World. The camera will let you video chat with your friends while playing in the online multiplayer mode. Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV Switch 2 Edition launches on July 24 and will include special modes that show your face in-game and mini games that use the Switch 2 Camera. Both are available to preorder now, along with the console itself and numerous other Switch 2 games and accessories.

Nintendo Switch 2 Official Accessory Preorders

• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller -- $85
• Samsung 256GB microSD Express Card -- $60
• Switch 2 Camera -- $55
• Joy-Con 2 Controllers (2-Pack) -- $95
• Carrying Case & Screen Protector -- $40
• All-In-One Carrying Case -- $85
• AC Adapter -- $35
• Joy-Con 2 (Right, Red Strap) -- $55
• Joy-Con 2 (Left, Blue Strap) -- $55
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip -- $40
• Joy-Con 2 Straps (2-Pack) -- $14
• Joy-Con 2 Racing Wheels (2-Pack) -- $25

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Preorders

Switch 2 Exclusives:

• Mario Kart World -- $80 (June 5)
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Switch 2 Edition -- $70 (June 5)
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition -- $80 (June 5)
• Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster -- $40 (June 5)
• Donkey Kong Bananza -- $70 (July 17)
• Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV Switch 2 Edition -- $80 (July 24)
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Switch 2 Edition -- $80 (August 28)

More Switch 2 Games:

• Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma -- $70 (June 5)
• Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Earth Dancer Edition -- $110 (with Switch 2 upgrade)
• Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition -- $60 (June 5)
• No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files -- $50 (July 25)
• Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar -- $60 (August 27)
• Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Premium Edition -- $80 (August 27)
• Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion -- $70 (September 5)
• Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Limited Edition -- $100 (September 5)

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Console Bundle

$500 (valued at $530) | Limited Availability

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Nintendo Switch 2 Console Preorders

$450 | Releases June 5

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