GameChat

What GameChat is

GameChat is a Nintendo Switch 2 system feature for voice chat, game-screen sharing, and video chat with friends during play. A voice session supports up to 12 people, while up to four participants can share screens or join video chat at once. The console’s built-in microphone filters unwanted sounds such as game audio and adjusts its volume to the surroundings. Video chat requires a compatible USB-C camera, sold separately; users can change the background, including to the game they are playing. Players use the C Button on the right Joy-Con 2 controller to start a chat, answer invitations, or mute themselves. Sessions are limited to approved people on the player’s friends list. Setup requires text-message verification using the phone number registered to a Nintendo Account. Online GameChat requires internet access, a Nintendo Account, and a Nintendo Switch Online membership, with availability varying by country. Players under 16 need parent or guardian approval through the parental controls app and can chat only with people that adult approves. A camera is not included.