Hori's Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant camera offers a resolution of just 480p, which is significantly lower than the 1080p resolution of Nintendo's official Switch 2 camera. The UK My Nintendo Store has officially confirmed these resolutions, providing clear expectations for consumers.
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - Video capture quality: 1080p.
Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 - Camera resolution: 640 × 480
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Despite its lower resolution, Hori's Piranha Plant camera, which is officially licensed by Nintendo, comes at a more affordable price point than Nintendo’s own $49.99 camera. It's important to note that alongside the Switch 2, set to release on June 5, you can use the Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory or any compatible USB-C camera.
The Piranha Plant camera offers a unique feature: the part housing the webcam can detach from the pot, allowing you to place it directly on top of the Switch 2 for enhanced portability—a feature not found in Nintendo’s own camera. Additionally, you can close the plant’s mouth to obscure the lens, adding a fun and practical element to the accessory.
The revelation that the Piranha Plant camera is only 480p has sparked a variety of reactions among Nintendo fans. On 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 found humor in the situation, commenting, "That’s actually hilarious. Maybe they meant to release this back when the Wii U came out." Meanwhile, pokemonfitness1420 wondered, "Isn't 480p a crime nowadays?"
During last week’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo introduced the Switch 2’s GameChat functionality, which can be initiated with a press of the C button on the new Joy-Con. This feature allows players to watch each other play the same or different games and, with the aid of a camera, even see each other. The built-in microphone promises reliable performance across various gaming environments, and the C button's chat menu is designed to be an all-encompassing multiplayer feature that could mark Nintendo's most successful online push in decades.
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