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Nintendo Switch 2 Unveiled with GameChat as Key Feature

The new console emphasizes safe, social multiplayer with a Discord-like communication hub and robust privacy measures, launching June 5, 2025.

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Overview

  • GameChat enables voice, video, and screen sharing, positioning it as a central feature of the Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Robust safety features include parental controls, friend-list restrictions, and a privacy shutter for the optional $50 camera.
  • Inspired by pandemic-era collaboration, GameChat aims to create connected, social gaming experiences for players of all ages.
  • The Switch 2 marks a strategic pivot for Nintendo, embracing online multiplayer to align with industry trends and player demand.
  • Preorders for the Switch 2 open April 9, 2025, with the console set to launch globally on June 5, 2025.