Overview

• Nintendo launched its GameChat feature on June 5, enabling up to 12 users to video chat simultaneously across different games.
• Nintendo’s $55 official Switch2 Camera connects via USB-C, but the console also accepts third-party webcams.
• A setup demonstrated by MacRumors and Engadget uses a HDMI-to-USB-C cable plus an HDMI adapter cable—together costing about $30—to feed an iPhone’s camera into the Switch2.
• Users may experience some video lag and lip-sync issues when using an iPhone instead of a dedicated webcam.
• GameChat access is free until March 31, 2026, after which a paid Nintendo Switch Online subscription will be required.