Revolutionary Nintendo Switch 2 Camera Resembling Classic Mario Character Revealed!

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Summary

  • A Piranha Plant-shaped Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is set to launch on June 5.
  • The camera can be used as part of the Switch 2’s GameChat feature, which allows players to screen share and chat with friends while gaming.
  • Nintendo faces backlash for the Switch 2’s game costs, with some physical titles priced as high as $90.

A new camera shaped like a Piranha Plant from the Super Mario series has been unveiled as an accessory for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. The release of both the console and this unique product is planned for the same day, which coincides with the highly anticipated launch of the console. Additional details about the Nintendo Switch 2 and its accessories were shared during a special April 2 Direct event, with further information also available online.

The livestream presenting the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 was brimming with unexpected announcements. The anticipated sequel to “Hollow Knight: Silksong” and the unveiling of “Kirby Air Riders,” a successor to the 2003 GameCube game “Kirby Air Ride,” were among these surprises. Many long-circulating rumors were validated, such as the function of the C Button on the console linking to a new GameChat mode and the Switch 2 Joy-Cons having mouse functionality for specific titles. Apart from numerous game unveilings, including several third-party adaptations, a fresh lineup of Switch 2 accessories was also showcased, featuring a new Pro Controller. One intriguing accessory has particularly caught people’s attention, especially fans of one of Nintendo’s beloved franchises.

A Piranha Plant-shaped camera for the potential Nintendo Switch 2 has surfaced on Media Markt Germany’s website (as reported by VGC), and it might go on sale on June 5, coinciding with the new console’s release date. While this accessory wasn’t initially part of the Switch 2’s official lineup, it is an authorized product manufactured by HORI. According to the listing, the Piranha Plant Camera will retail for 40 Euros, making it more affordable than Nintendo’s official Switch 2 Camera, which costs 60 Euros. The product’s realistic details, such as the Piranha closing its mouth when not in use for privacy, have been noted by fans.

A Piranha Plant Switch 2 Camera Will Be Available at Launch

The upcoming camera accessory is designed to work with the GameChat function on the Nintendo Switch 2, enabling users to share their game screens and chat with friends during play. Initially, this feature will be offered free of cost starting from its release until March 2026, allowing everyone an opportunity to experience it firsthand, after which a Nintendo Switch Online subscription may be necessary for continued use.

On June 5th, the new Nintendo Switch model will hit stores at a price of $449.99. If you’re interested in getting Mario Kart World along with it, you’ll need to spend $499.99 for a bundle. The reception towards the console and its upgrades has been generally favorable, but Nintendo has encountered criticism over the high prices of Switch 2 games. Some games are listed at $80 for digital versions and $90 for physical ones, and users are also required to pay extra for upgrades.

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2025-04-03 21:14