One of the Nintendo Switch 2‘s special features is GameChat, a group video chat system that lets players share both their faces and their screens. But because the console lacks a built-in camera, it needs external hardware to show video. While Nintendo claims the console works with most USB webcams, early testing showed compatibility issues with Google Pixel phones.
Unlike many other Android devices, the Google Pixel can act as a USB webcam natively. Users can plug the phone directly into a device to use its camera without third-party apps. Initially, quite a few users found that enabling this mode caused the console to drop the connection, Android Authority reports.
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Thankfully, that seems to have changed. New reports confirm that the Switch 2 now fully supports Pixel phones as webcams. Users noted a working connection, and subsequent testing confirmed that the video feed now remains stable during gameplay. It’s unclear whether the improvement was on Nintendo’s end or Google’s.
Finally, Pixel owners who want to use GameChat on the Switch 2 don’t need a separate webcam; they can simply plug in their phone via a USB cable.