Absolutely Genius Switch 2 Camera Looks Like The Piranha Plant And It Even Closes For Privacy

Nintendo Switch 2 has been officially unveiled a couple of days back, and the handheld console is making all the news for the right reasons. The predecessor didn’t make it easy for players to connect with fellow gamers – that, however, changes with the new handheld that will come with the option to buy the official stand-up camera. The accessory useful for GameChat feature will be launched with the Switch 2 on June 5 for a price of $50. With time, the web camera will come with even more features as developers take center stage.

Nintendo has confirmed USB-C support for third-party cameras, which is great for social beings. Of course, Nintendo will put in place checks to ensure data security and privacy shield, so you’ll have to check compatibility before buying the gaming handheld. If you are already planning to get one, but something more interesting, Hori has got you covered with this Switch 2 camera. We don’t fully know whether the webcam will be able to capture moving objects or faces with the same prowess as some of the other webcams on the market, but this sure is different.

Designer: Hori

Dubbed Piranha Plant Camera, this webcam for Switch 2 comes with a couple of features that the official accessory doesn’t have. It doubles as a USB extension for the handheld, apart from being a stand, and also detaches from the pot to dock it on top of the handheld console. The JoyCons attach to the leaf-shaped magnetic docks on the sides, making the whole gadget setup look unified. That means it’s ultra portable, a feature that casual gamers like in their gadgets.

So, you could be seen going all crazy with buddies on the transit. Another important feature of the Piranha Plant Camera is its privacy shutter that opens and closes like a Piranha plant from the Super Mario franchise. This makes the accessory a way better option than the official camera (unless the camera picture quality is inferior), considering they both are going to be priced at 20 Euros – this one being 40 Euros, and the official Switch 2 costing 60 Euros.

The cool webcam appeared on Media Markt, a German retailer, and it is an officially licensed product. On the packaging, the accessory has the official Switch 2 and Super Mario branding. Being made by Hori, a renowned peripheral manufacturer, you can buy it right away when it is available without any second thoughts. Placing it right beside your gaming setup will be an instant conversation starter, especially when the plant’s mouth opens and closes to reveal the camera lens.

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