Testing my favorite Nintendo Switch 2 feature with Mario Kart World

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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 Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Follow on TikTok: http://bit.ly/42VeCVU The Vergecast Podcast: https://pod.link/vergecast Decoder with Nilay Patel: https://link.chtbl.com/decoder More about our podcasts: https://www.theverge.com/podcasts Read More: http://www.theverge.com Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv Wallpapers from The Verge: https://bit.ly/2xQXYJr If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may receive a commission without exerting any influence on editorial content. For more information about our ethics policy, visit: https://bit.ly/3P4bJgz