Nintendo Switch 2 offers a built -in voice chat and screen sharing
The voice chat has never been easy for the Nintendo switch. Fortunately, with Switch 2, Nintendo makes it an essential part of the new console. By pressing the new "S" A button located on the right Joy-Con, players can jump in Gamechat with their friends and family. Nintendo demonstrates the feature during its recent Switch 2 Direct, along with a new camera Switch 2, which will be released on sale June 5The same day as the new manual.
If you’ve ever watched a Discord stream, you’ll have an idea of ​​what to expect from GameChat. At the bottom of the interface are windows for each participant in chat. At any time, up to four of your friends can start sharing their screen and join a video chat if they have the Switch 2 camera. Each switching 2 units has a microphone on the top of the device to facilitate voice communication, and Gamechat allows up to 12 people to talk over the voice. In the Nintendo demonstration appeared, it seems that the flows of friends are being performed noticeably worse than the main gameplay.
"There are safety features to help players have a safe and secure chat experience, such as the opportunity to report a person while in a chat session," says Nintendo. In addition, children under the age of 16 will need approval by their parent to use GameChat, which they can get through an updated version of the Nintendo Switch parent control app.
Nintendo said a Nintendo Switch Online Gamechat membership will be required. However, the company will offer a free trial until March 31, 2026.
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