GameChat On Switch 2 Will Require Text Message Verification

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On the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo plans to implement robust security precautions to safeguard the system.

Users perusing the finer details of the GameChat feature on the official website for the Switch 2 have found that it necessitates a higher degree of confirmation than merely possessing a Nintendo Account and Nintendo Switch Online membership.

As an enthusiastic gamer, I’ve just learned from Eurogamer that when it comes to initiating GameChat on the brand-new Nintendo Switch 2, we’ll be required to link a phone number to our accounts for added security and confirm our identity via SMS verification.

Given Nintendo’s past experiences with chat functions on their gaming systems and the recent announcement in their updated privacy policy that allows them to oversee user interactions through the service, it makes perfect sense for them to implement safety measures.

Locking Things Down More

It appears that ensuring system security is becoming increasingly important for Nintendo. This is evident in the latest requirement, the updated privacy policy, as well as a recent modification to their account agreement which states that intentionally bypassing their security systems could result in the console being rendered permanently inoperable.

Back in 2013 with SwapNote, Nintendo has a history of taking stringent actions to safeguard their young users on the internet. Anyone recalling that incident can attest to this.

The discussion surrounding GameChat as a feature has been ongoing, ever since it was initially unveiled. There have been numerous leaks and speculations about the function of the “C” button that activates this feature, sparking interest since it was first observed.

After that point, there has been much debate about the clarity of its video stream as well as its effect on gaming performance.

It appears that the official GameChat camera has not garnered much appeal, as it’s considered an additional expense for a USB-C webcam that seems quite common, given the console’s less impressive video streaming quality and some gaming tricks.

Significantly, users of the Switch 2 console can enjoy GameChat without charge until March 31, 2026. Following this date, a subscription to the Nintendo Switch Online service will be necessary for continued usage.

Without a doubt, it won’t take much longer until everyone can experience GameChat firsthand and witness its true potential. The console’s launch is mere days away on June 19, less than two weeks from now.

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2025-05-23 21:38