A Nintendo Switch 2 Camera shaped like a Piranha Plant is set for release at launch. German retailer Media Markt has listed the Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant camera, which will be released on June 5.
The product isn’t part of the official Nintendo accessories line-up and is instead being released by peripheral manufacturer HORI. Naturally, however, it’s still an officially licensed product and contains official Switch 2 and Super Mario branding on the packaging.
According to the retailer, the Piranha Plant Camera is priced at €39.99, which is €20 cheaper than Nintendo’s official Switch 2 Camera (€59.99). Of course, what’s not yet clear is how the quality of the Piranha Plant Camera’s picture will differ from that of the official Switch 2 Camera.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is essentially a USB-C webcam that can be stood next to the TV. The camera can capture the player’s face so friends can see them using the console’s GameChat feature.
It can also be used for games like the Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Party Jamboree. Some of this edition’s new mini-games have players standing up and using their whole bodies to play, similar to PlayStation EyeToy.
In addition to Camera support, GameChat allows players to share their screen while playing, meaning other players in chat can see what they’re doing and offer advice if needed. Chat can also be used across multiple games, meaning players can continue chatting and sharing their screen even if they’re playing a different title.
GameChat will be free to use until March 31, 2026, requiring a Switch Online subscription.
