Even before the official presentation of the Switch 2puzzle 2 players on the controllers of the Switch. Nintendo revealed during the official idea that thethe Switch 2 is responsible.
With Gamechat, Switch 2 players can communicate directly while playing. In addition to language, Gamechat also supports the transmission of the screen and video using the Switch 2 camera.
That happened:Nintendo has compared thatOnline-Magazin Polygonto the new C button and gamchat.
Im Detail:
- Gamechat can be used free of charge by all Switch 2 users by March 30, 2026.
- From March 31, Gamechat requires a Nintendo Switch online subscription.
- The C-button loses its main function for non-paying players.
Good to know:The cheapest online subscription for the Nintendo Switch currently costs 20 euros a year. In addition to over 170 games, the subscription also unlocks online games. The expansion package is available for 20 euros more. Here you get access to other game classics,.
The gamechat button in detail
Depending on whether a subscription is complete, the activation of the C-button will activate the following from March 31:
- Gamechat is called up with a Nintendo Switch online membership.
- Without the subscription, according to Nintendo, only general information about Gamechat is displayed.
This is also confirmed on the Nintendo website. To Gamechat writesNintendo there:
In order to use online services, you have to create a Nintendo account and accept the Nintendo account contract. The Nintendo account data protection guideline is used.
An internet connection and a paid Nintendo Switch online membership are required.
Nintendo justifies the decision with the fact that Gamechat "part of the entire platform experience is" "also belongs to the" Nintendo Switch Online ".
The interview does not show whether there will be an option to convert the C button.
For players who do not play online, the new button on the Switch 2 controller is useless without the possibility of re-occupancy. However, the risk of accidental activation seems low.
Now your opinion is asked. What do you think of the integration of gamechat into the Nintendo Switch online service? Would you become a member for gamchat or is that out of the question for you? Please write us a comment.
