One of the more surprising features arriving with the Nintendo Switch 2 is the ability to hook up a camera to your console to use in tandem with its new GameChat functionality. The Discord-like feature allows to chat with friends and see each other while playing Mario Kart World or other online multiplayer games.
If you’d like to pre-order the official Switch 2 camera ahead of the June 5 launch, you can currently reserve one for $54.99 from Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, or Nintendo. (Note: GameStop online pre-orders don’t open until 11 a.m. EDT.)
While it’s been confirmed that Switch 2 will support a variety of third-party USB-C webcams, Nintendo’s official camera is a somewhat affordable option that comes with a built-in stand and privacy shutter (the microphone is built into the Switch 2 itself). There will be an app built into the Switch 2 that tests compatibility of non-Nintendo webcams.
The Switch 2 camera was originally going to launch at $49.99, but Nintendo increased the prices of almost all of the Switch 2 accessories following news of tariffs, though the cost of the console remains unchanged.
