Nintendo Can Record Switch 2 GameChat Audio and Video

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Nintendo may record audio and video from GameChat sessions on the Switch 2 'to provide a safe and secure environment' for players.
The GameChat feature will let players share their screens and chat with friends in-game.
The Switch 2 will launch on June 5.

Nintendo has revealed that it may record GameChat sessions on the Switch 2, including both audio and video. The GameChat feature will allow Nintendo Switch 2 players to share their screens and chat with friends in-game, and to help maintain a safe environment, Nintendo will be keeping an eye out for anyone causing trouble.

Announced during a dedicated Direct livestream held in early April, the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 for a base price of $449.99, with a Mario Kart World bundle available for $499.99. The new hybrid system will boast several major improvements over its predecessor, including 4K and HDR support, 256GB of storage space, and a 7.9-inch screen. Players can also look forward to 1080p visuals with frame rates of up to 120fps, a major boost over the original Switch's 720p resolution. As excitement for the console grows, Nintendo is clarifying some information about the Switch 2's new GameChat feature, with the company eager to start things out on the right foot.

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Nintendo recently updated its privacy policy (spotted by Nintendo Soup), with the statement now confirming that the company may potentially record audio and video from GameChat sessions on the Switch 2 "to provide a safe and secure environment" for players. This announcement came soon after Nintendo detailed how GameChat would work, with players needing to add accepted contacts to their friends list before manually toggling GameChat approval on, ensuring that strangers won't be able to join random sessions. Additionally, parents of children under 15 years old will need to head to the Switch 2 Parental Controls to turn on GameChat functionality.

Nintendo May Record GameChat Audio and Video on the Switch 2 for Safety Purposes

As many predicted, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have been a mess, with some stores selling out instantly and others having to delay their offerings due to technical issues. Fans heading to Target's website seemed to have the most luck immediately after pre-orders began in late April, while experiences at Best Buy and Walmart were more mixed. Many eager customers decided to head to brick-and-mortar shops to attempt to snag a pre-order in person. According to a recent report from French retailer Frandroid, early sales for the Nintendo Switch 2 have reached 'historic levels.'

Fans who successfully ordered a console will have plenty of launch titles to enjoy on the Switch 2 when it releases on June 5, including Mario Kart World, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, and Survival Kids. Donkey Kong Bananza will head to the console on July 17, while the highly anticipated Kirby Air Riders is slated to be released later in 2025.