Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: Official 1080p vs Hori's 480p

Hori's Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant camera offers a modest resolution of 480p, significantly lower than the 1080p resolution of Nintendo's official Switch 2 camera. This information was verified by the UK My Nintendo Store, which detailed the video capture quality for both cameras.

Despite the lower resolution, Hori's Piranha Plant camera, which is officially licensed by Nintendo, comes at a more affordable price than Nintendo's $49.99 camera. It's important to note that users have the flexibility to use either the Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory or any compatible USB-C camera with the new console. Both cameras are set to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5.

The Piranha Plant camera boasts unique features, such as the ability to detach the webcam from its pot, allowing for direct placement on top of the Switch 2. This enhances portability, a feature not found in Nintendo's camera. Additionally, users can close the plant's mouth to cover the lens, adding a fun and functional element to the accessory.

The revelation of the Piranha Plant camera's 480p resolution sparked a wave of surprise among Nintendo fans. Reddit user Ramen536Pie questioned, "How do you even make a 480p camera in 2025? That must be harder to do than a 1080p camera." LizardsoftheGhost humorously remarked, "That’s actually hilarious. Maybe they meant to release this back when the Wii U came out." Meanwhile, pokemonfitness1420 pondered, "Isn't 480p a crime nowadays?"

During the recent Nintendo Direct, the Switch 2's innovative GameChat functionality was unveiled, activated by the C button on the new Joy-Con. This feature allows players to watch and interact with each other across different games, enhanced by the use of a camera and a built-in microphone that ensures reliable communication regardless of the gaming environment. The C button's chat menu is designed to be a comprehensive multiplayer tool, potentially marking Nintendo's most significant online engagement in decades.

For more on the Nintendo Switch 2, including details from the Nintendo Direct, an interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen, and the effects of Trump's tariffs on the console, stay tuned.

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