How to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 camera and Piranha Plant camera

One of the more surprising features arriving with the Nintendo Switch 2 is the ability to hook up a camera to your console to use in tandem with its new GameChat functionality. The Discord-like feature allows to chat with friends and see each other while playing Mario Kart World or other online multiplayer games.

If you’d like to pre-order the official Switch 2 camera ahead of the June 5 launch, you can currently reserve one for $54.99 from Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, or Nintendo.

The Switch 2 camera was originally going to launch at $49.99, but Nintendo increased the prices of almost all of the Switch 2 accessories following news of tariffs, though the cost of the console remains unchanged.

While it’s been confirmed that Switch 2 will support a variety of third-party USB-C webcams, Nintendo’s official camera is a somewhat affordable option that comes with a built-in stand and privacy shutter (the microphone is built into the Switch 2 itself). There will be an app built into the Switch 2 that tests compatibility of non-Nintendo webcams.

Another camera option launching shortly after the Switch 2 on June 11 is the Hori Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant camera. This $59.99 camera takes the form of the carnivorous plants found in the Mushroom Kingdom, and is currently available to pre-order from Best Buy or Target. The Piranha Plant camera has a posable stem that can detach from the base, while the mouth can be closed to serve as a privacy shutter. Just note that while this camera is more expensive than the first-party version, the resolution of its camera is just 480p, compared to the 1080p found in the official Switch 2 camera.

This and many other accessories will be hitting shelves June 5 — the same day as the Switch 2 console itself. The Switch 2 is available to pre-order now for $449.99 through Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and more retailers, along with plenty of other Switch 2 accessories, Switch 2 games, and new Zelda amiibo.