I tried GameChat out for close to two hours with a friend of mine on the Switch 2's launch day. We bounced between a few different games, namely Mario Kart World, Fast Fusion, and Soul Calibur II ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and while you may have it already or are waiting for restocks, you add these ...

With the Nintendo Switch 2 launching on June 5, 2025, and GameChat coming along with it, it will be interesting to see what other features come to the program, especially in terms of accessibility.

It’s been a weeks since Nintendo finally dropped the Switch 2 console, but it’s also been weeks since the new item sold out nearly everywhere. Every now and then, the Switch 2 will restock, but only ...

The Mario Paint game is available now on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems via the Super Nintendo ...

Not many games are currently compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2's mouse mode, but Donkey Kong Bananza is a great showcase ...

GameChat can read out text you've typed out, too. So far, Nintendo has showcased GameChat using videos of smiling Switch 2 owners sat at home, nattering away to each other.

GameChat can be accessed at any point while playing Switch 2 by pressing the console's new 'C' button found on its various controllers. This will then allow up to four people to video chat ...

As a reminder, everyone with a Nintendo Switch 2 will have access to GameChat at launch, but on March 31, 2026, you’ll need an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to continue using GameChat ...

Naturally, GameChat invites many questions about safety, but we think Nintendo has covered their bases pretty well. You have to invite players on your friend list to start GameChat sessions.

GameChat will be available for free until March 31, 2026. After the open-access period expires, gamers will then have the option to purchase a Nintendo Switch Online membership and continue using ...