Hori's Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant camera boasts a resolution of just 480p, significantly lower than the 1080p offered by Nintendo's official Switch 2 camera. The UK My Nintendo Store has confirmed these specifications, highlighting the disparity in video capture quality between the two devices.
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 $49.99 camera. Notably, users have the flexibility to use either the Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory or any compatible USB-C camera with the Switch 2. Both cameras are set to launch alongside the console on June 5.
The Piranha Plant camera offers unique functionality, as the part of the Piranha that houses the webcam can detach from the pot. This allows you to position it directly on top of the Switch 2, enhancing its portability—a feature not available with Nintendo's own camera. Additionally, you can close the plant's mouth to obscure the lens, adding a fun and interactive element to the device.
The revelation that Hori's Piranha Plant camera is limited to 480p resolution has sparked a wave of surprise among Nintendo fans. "How do you even make a 480p camera in 2025?" questioned redditor Ramen536Pie. "That must be harder to do than a 1080p camera." LizardsoftheGhost humorously added, "That’s actually hilarious. Maybe they meant to release this back when the Wii U came out." Meanwhile, pokemonfitness1420 remarked, "Isn't 480p a crime nowadays?"
During last week’s Nintendo Direct, the company introduced the Switch 2's GameChat functionality, which can be activated by pressing the C button on the new Joy-Con. This feature enables players to watch each other play, whether they are playing the same or different games, and with the assistance of a camera, they can also see each other. The built-in microphone is designed to perform reliably across various gaming environments. The C button's chat menu is poised to be a comprehensive multiplayer feature, potentially marking Nintendo's most successful online initiative in years.
For more insights on the Nintendo Switch 2, including detailed coverage of the Nintendo Direct, our exclusive interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen, and updates on the impact of Trump's tariffs on the Switch 2, stay tuned.
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