Testing my favorite Nintendo Switch 2 feature with Mario Kart World

The C” button on the Nintendo Switch 2’s controller activates a new functionality called GameChat, which allows players to communicate using the console’s built-in microphone and optional USB camera. The Verge’s Andru Marino, Cameron Faulkner, Sean Hollister, Vjeran Pavic, and Jay Peters join a GameChat session at work and discuss whether or not this is the new virtual hangout spot for Nintendo users. #Nintendo #Switch2 #Gaming

Further reading:
A weekend with the Nintendo Switch 2: https://bit.ly/43VCb2u
Nintendo’s Switch 2 Pro Controller is pro enough for me: https://bit.ly/3SODE5v
Mario Kart World is the perfect Switch 2 launch game: https://bit.ly/43LHfWQ
Nintendo Switch 2 webcam compatibility: it’s a wild west: https://bit.ly/43LHmBK

00:00 Introduction to Nintendo Switch 2
00:28 Opening GameChat
01:05 Verge’s webcams, microphones, and controller setup
03:42 Mario Kart World gameplay
05:12 Webcam test
05:45 Microphone test
06:20 USB endoscope into a Switch 2
06:42 DualSense controller with Switch 2
07:26 Jay’s face in Mario Kart
08:20 Switch 2 impressions
09:39 Future of GameChat

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Post from The Verge on June 11, 2025

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