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

Hori's Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant camera boasts a modest resolution of just 480p, which falls significantly short of the 1080p quality offered by Nintendo's official Switch 2 camera. The UK My Nintendo Store has officially confirmed these resolutions, shedding light on the disparity between the two:

- 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, the Piranha Plant camera, officially licensed by Nintendo, comes at a more affordable price point compared to Nintendo's own $49.99 camera. It's also worth noting that users have the flexibility to use the Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory or any compatible USB-C camera with the Switch 2. Both cameras are set to be released alongside the Switch 2 on June 5.

The Piranha Plant camera introduces some unique features. The part of the Piranha that houses the webcam can detach from the pot, allowing you to place it directly on top of the Switch 2, adding a level of portability that the official Nintendo camera does not offer. Additionally, you can close the plant’s mouth to obscure the lens, providing a fun and functional touch.

Nintendo fans were taken aback by the news of the Piranha Plant camera's 480p resolution. "How do you even make a 480p camera in 2025?" pondered redditor Ramen536Pie. "That must be harder to do than a 1080p camera." LizardsoftheGhost chimed in with a humorous take, "That’s actually hilarious. Maybe they meant to release this back when the Wii U came out." Pokemonfitness1420 added, "Isn't 480p a crime nowadays?"

During last week’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2's GameChat functionality, which is activated by pressing the C button on the new Joy-Con. This feature allows players to watch each other play the same or different titles and, with the aid of a camera, even see one another. The built-in microphone ensures reliable communication across various gaming environments. The C button's chat menu is designed to be a comprehensive multiplayer tool, potentially marking Nintendo's most significant online advancement in decades.

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