TL;DR
- Google Pixel phones can now function as USB webcams for the Nintendo Switch 2’s GameChat feature.
- Early testing showed incompatibility issues between the two devices, but users confirm the connection now works seamlessly.
- This allows Pixel owners to join video calls on the console without needing to purchase or carry a separate webcam.
One of the new social gaming features introduced with the Nintendo Switch 2 is GameChat, which essentially lets you join a group video call where everyone shares their game screen and camera feed. GameChat lets you see and chat with friends even if they’re playing different games, but it requires external hardware to show your face, as the Switch 2 lacks a built-in camera. Nintendo says the Switch 2 works with most USB webcams, but in our early testing, we found that it wasn’t compatible with the Pixel’s USB webcam mode. Fortunately, that’s no longer the case.