Hori's Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant camera offers a resolution of just 480p, significantly lower than the 1080p resolution of Nintendo's official Switch 2 camera. This information was officially confirmed by the UK My Nintendo Store, which detailed the resolutions for both cameras:
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - Video capture quality: 1080p.
- Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 - Camera resolution: 640 × 480
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Hori’s Piranha Plant camera, which is officially licensed by Nintendo, is priced lower than Nintendo’s own $49.99 camera. It's important to note that you can use either the Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory or any compatible USB-C camera with the Switch 2. Both cameras are set to be released alongside the Switch 2 on June 5.
The Piranha Plant camera offers unique functionality. The part of the Piranha that contains the webcam can detach from the pot, allowing you to place it directly on top of the Switch 2. This feature enhances portability, something Nintendo’s camera does not offer. Additionally, you can close the plant’s mouth to cover the lens.
Nintendo fans expressed surprise at the Piranha Plant camera's 480p resolution. Reddit user Ramen536Pie commented, "How do you even make a 480p camera in 2025? That must be harder to do than a 1080p camera." LizardsoftheGhost found it amusing, saying, "That’s actually hilarious. Maybe they meant to release this back when the Wii U came out." Another user, pokemonfitness1420, questioned, "Isn't 480p a crime nowadays?"
During last week’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo introduced the Switch 2’s GameChat functionality, activated by pressing the C button on the new Joy-Con.
Players can watch each other playing the same or different games and, with a camera, even see each other. The built-in microphone proves reliable across various gaming environments. The C button's chat menu is designed to be an all-in-one multiplayer feature, potentially marking Nintendo's most successful online initiative in decades.
For more on the Nintendo Switch 2, check out everything announced during the Nintendo Direct, our interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen, and the latest updates on the impact of Trump's tariffs on the Switch 2.
