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

Hori's Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant camera offers a resolution of just 480p, significantly lower than the 1080p provided by Nintendo's official Switch 2 camera. The UK My Nintendo Store has confirmed these specifications, highlighting 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, Hori's Piranha Plant camera, which is officially licensed by Nintendo, comes at a more affordable price than Nintendo’s own $49.99 camera. Both cameras are set to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. Notably, users can also opt for any compatible USB-C camera for the Switch 2.

The Piranha Plant camera boasts unique features, including a detachable webcam part that can be placed directly on top of the Switch 2, offering enhanced portability not found in Nintendo's camera. Additionally, the plant's mouth can be closed to cover the lens, adding a fun and functional element to the design.

The gaming community expressed surprise and amusement upon learning about the Piranha Plant camera's 480p resolution. Reddit user Ramen536Pie questioned, "How do you even make a 480p camera in 2025? That must be harder to do than a 1080p camera." LizardsoftheGhost humorously remarked, "That’s actually hilarious. Maybe they meant to release this back when the Wii U came out." Meanwhile, pokemonfitness1420 asked, "Isn't 480p a crime nowadays?"

During the recent Nintendo Direct, the company unveiled the Switch 2's GameChat feature, activated by pressing the C button on the new Joy-Con. This functionality allows players to watch and interact with each other while playing the same or different games. The built-in microphone is designed to work reliably across various gaming environments, making the C button's chat menu a comprehensive multiplayer tool that could mark Nintendo's most significant online engagement in years.

For more information on the Nintendo Switch 2, check out our coverage of the Nintendo Direct, our interview with Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen, and the latest on how Trump's tariffs might affect the Switch 2's pricing.