Hori's Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant camera boasts a modest resolution of just 480p, significantly lower than the 1080p resolution of Nintendo's official Switch 2 camera. The UK My Nintendo Store has confirmed the specifications for both:
- 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 than Nintendo's $49.99 camera. Notably, users can opt for the Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory or any compatible USB-C camera for their Switch 2. Both cameras are set to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5.
The Piranha Plant camera offers unique features, such as the ability to detach the camera housing from the pot, allowing it to be placed directly on the Switch 2 for added portability—a feature absent in Nintendo's own camera. Additionally, users can close the plant's mouth to cover the lens.
The gaming community expressed astonishment upon learning that the Piranha Plant camera operates at 480p. "How do you even make a 480p camera in 2025?" pondered redditor Ramen536Pie. "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 questioned, "Isn't 480p a crime nowadays?"
During last week’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2’s GameChat functionality, activated by pressing the C button on the new Joy-Con. This feature allows players to watch one another play the same or different games and even see each other through the camera, enhanced by a reliable built-in microphone suited to various gaming environments. The C button's chat menu aims to be a comprehensive multiplayer feature, potentially marking Nintendo's most successful online initiative in decades.
For more on the Nintendo Switch 2, explore our coverage of everything announced during the Nintendo Direct, our exclusive interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen, and the latest updates on how Trump's tariffs might affect the Switch 2's pricing.
