Hori's Piranha Plant camera for Nintendo Switch 2 offers a surprising low resolution of just 480p, significantly below Nintendo's official 1080p Switch 2 camera accessory.

The UK My Nintendo Store confirmed these specifications:

• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - 1080p video capture
• Piranha Plant Camera - 640 × 480 resolution

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While Hori's officially licensed Piranha Plant camera comes at a lower price point than Nintendo's $49.99 offering, users can alternatively use any compatible USB-C camera with Switch 2. Both accessories launch alongside the console on June 5.

The Piranha Plant camera does feature unique design elements - its detachable webcam unit can mount directly on the Switch 2 console, offering portability that Nintendo's fixed camera lacks. The plant's mouth also functions as a lens cover when closed.

The 480p specification has sparked amusement among Nintendo fans. Reddit user Ramen536Pie questioned: "How do they manufacture a 480p camera in 2025? That seems more challenging than producing 1080p." Other comments ranged from humorous comparisons to the Wii U era to debates about whether such resolutions should even exist today.

Nintendo's recent Direct presentation highlighted the Switch 2's GameChat feature, activated by the new Joy-Con's C button. This integrated communication system allows players to share gameplay sessions via video chat using the console's built-in microphone, representing Nintendo's most ambitious online social feature to date.

For more Switch 2 coverage, explore our breakdown of the Nintendo Direct announcements, exclusive interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen, and analysis of potential pricing impacts from recent trade tariffs.

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