The best Nintendo Switch 2 cameras for GameChat

Unsurprisingly, the official option tops our list of the best Nintendo Switch 2 cameras. The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera has it all; it looks pretty nifty, offers a 1080p resolution for high-quality video chat, and doesn’t require any complicated setup. Just pick it up, plug it in, and you’re ready to play Super Mario Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

Like with the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, the only caveat to this pick is that it’s a little expensive, especially when you compare it to some of the third-party options that work just fine alongside the console. Still, if you’re willing to splash the cash for your Switch 2 setup, this is the best of the bunch at the time of writing.

While Nintendo’s official camera might be the best of the best, this snazzier alternative is a must-have for any Mario superfan. The Hori Piranha Plant Camera for Nintendo Switch 2 looks the part, with the camera peeking out from between the jaws of the frightening fauna. Just like the official alternative, it’s ready to go right out of the box. All you need to do is plug it into the top USB-C port on your console, and you’re ready to jump on GameChat.

The only issue with the Piranha Plant Camera is that its resolution is limited to 480p, which is significantly lower than the more expensive official option. That’s not that great in 2025, with many budget webcams offering higher resolutions. Still, if you’d rather have a cool-looking camera than super high-quality video capture, then it could be the option for you.

The Svcouok W4 Autofocus Webcam is a cheap and cheerful option if you’d rather spend your money on the best Switch games instead of an official camera. It offers 1080p resolution, which is as high quality as the official Nintendo camera, noise-canceling capabilities, and comes with a handy little tripod so that you can place it right next to your console for when it’s time to jump on GameChat. For under $30, you can’t ask for much more than that.

There aren’t really any downsides to picking up the W4 Autofocus outside of the fact that it’s not an officially licensed Nintendo product and it’s a little smaller than the other options from our guide. Fortunately, the Switch 2 is compatible with almost all USB-C cameras, with hardly any setup, so you can pick this up and start using it as soon as it arrives on your doorstep.