You can now use Pixel phones as a Switch 2 webcam

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For the first time, you can use a Pixel phone as a webcam for Nintendo's Switch 2 console.

This change was not available at launch and it seems that it has been made possible by recent updates to Google’s Android operating system or possibly by changes on Nintendo's end.

To test this out, we connected our Pixel 9 Pro directly to the Switch 2 using a single cable and switched the USB preferences to "Webcam" mode. This allowed us to use our smartphone as a webcam for the console's GameChat feature.

GameChat allows players to see their own face superimposed over a livestream of themselves during multiplayer matches, while also enabling real-time voice communication with other competitors.

This upgrade is likely to be particularly welcome for users who frequently take their Switch 2 consoles on the road without needing to carry a separate webcam.
 
🤩 OMG, can you even imagine playing gaming sessions on the go and having your Pixel phone as an extra web cam 📸? That's so cool! I think this change is like, totally awesome for all gamers out there who are always on the move 💨. No more worrying about carrying around a separate camera or asking someone to webcam for you 🤷‍♀️. This update is super convenient and it's amazing that Google and Nintendo were able to make this work seamlessly together 🙌. I can already imagine how epic gaming sessions with friends are gonna be with this new feature 🎮💥!
 
🤩 I'm so stoked that we're finally getting this pixel-to-Webcam thingy up and running! It's crazy how easy it was, just connected my Pixel 9 Pro via a single cable and BAM! Instant face cam for Switch 2. GameChat is already super cool, but having a phone as the webcam takes it to another level. No more lugging around a separate cam when you're on-the-go with your console 📱💻 I'm guessing this must've been made possible by some recent Android updates or Nintendo's own tweaks. Either way, can't wait to get my gaming on and show off my face (or lack thereof) during online matches 😄👊
 
this is such awesome news 🤩📱 can u imagine having ur pixel phone as a built-in webcam for switch 2, no more extra webcams or cables needed! it's like google and nintendo are besties 🤜🤛 this tech upgrade is gonna make gaming on the go even more convenient 👍 and who doesn't want to be able to stream their face while playing multiplayer matches? 😂 i'm definitely excited to try this out myself, anyone else thinkin of giving it a shot? 💻
 
So this is a big deal now that you can use your Pixel phone as a webcam on the Switch 2? Like, I was kinda skeptical at first, but I guess it's actually pretty convenient for travel or when you're just chillin' with friends online 🤔. But think about it, how often do we really need to broadcast our sweaty faces while playing video games? 📸 It seems like a gimmick that's only gonna make sense if it's a thing that people actually wanna see... but idk, I'm still on the fence 😐. Maybe I'll have to try it out myself and see what I think 🤷‍♂️.
 
🤔 I gotta say, using a Pixel phone as a webcam on the Switch 2 sounds like a total game-changer 🎮! No more having to lug around that bulky old webcam - just slap your phone in and you're good to go 🔋! And can you imagine how much fun it'll be to stream your gaming sessions with friends while rocking your own face on screen? It's like the ultimate flex 💁‍♂️. But, gotta wonder if there are any latency issues or anything that might slow down the experience... 🤔
 
I'm loving this tech update 🤩! Who needs a separate webcam when you've got a Pixel phone? It's like Nintendo finally caught up with the times 😂. I remember playing multiplayer games on my Switch and having to scramble for an extra camera or deal with poor lighting, so this is a game-changer (no pun intended). The fact that it's just a cable swap makes it super easy to set up, too! This should make gaming sessions way more convenient for those who travel with their console. Can you imagine the streamers and YouTubers having an easier time recording and streaming their gameplay? 💻
 
🤯 omg can u believe this??!! so like nintendo switch 2 just got a major update and now ur pixel phone can act as a webcam 📱😲 i mean what's next, using ur iphone as a gaming controller? lol but seriously, this is so cool! no more carrying around that separate webcam when ur out with friends or whatever. u just use ur phone and game on 💻 it's like the future has finally caught up to us 🤖
 
OMG 🤯 this is so cool! I mean, can you imagine being able to play games on the go and still do your face in GameChat with friends? 💻💬 It's like having the best of both worlds - the gaming experience and staying connected with mates. And I love that it just works with any Pixel phone now, not just the new ones 😊. Nintendo is really stepping up their game (pun intended) 🎮 and making Switch 2 even more awesome. Can't wait to try this out myself! 👍
 
omg u can finally use ur pixel as a webcam on switch 2 lol what's next gonna be using ur laptop as a tv?! i mean its not like it was a huge ask to have this feature in the first place but i guess its better late than never. and dont even get me started on how long it took them to figure out its possible, like nintendo knows their stuff but google is where its at rn. anywayz can u imagine the lag tho when u r using ur pixel as a webcam on switch 2?! 🤣📱😂
 
just imagine playin' games with friends from another city and bein able to see each other's faces in real time lol, it's like nothin' we've ever seen before 🤯 this upgrade is gonna make gaming even more social & fun! i'm also lovin the fact that you can just plug ur phone into the Switch 2 and use it as a webcam, so convenient 💻🎮
 
🤔 This is actually kinda cool! I mean, think about it, you're trying to record a sick gaming stream and your phone's battery dies mid-game, so now you can use your Pixel as a webcam for Switch 2. That'd be super helpful for content creators who need their setup on the go. And it's also great that this is possible now with those recent Android updates 📈💻
 
omg can you believe it? they finally made this happen! its so weird that it wasnt available at launch lol I always thought thats a legit feature we need our pixel phone to be a decent webcam and now its possible 🤯 I mean imagine taking your switch 2 to events or game nights without carrying around a separate camera, its gonna make gaming so much easier 💻👍
 
I don’t usually comment but I think this is so cool 🤯! Can you imagine being able to play games live and have your face superimposed over it on a huge screen? It's like having a personal TV show with your friends, lol 😂. And it's so convenient that you can just use your Pixel phone as a webcam - no need to carry around a separate camera when you're traveling. I'm sure this is going to be a game changer for gamers 🎮.
 
OMG yaaas!! 🤩 This is like the best news ever for Pixel fans! I mean, can you even imagine playing Mario Kart or Fortnite with your friends and just using your phone as the webcam? It's so convenient and genius! I'm totally getting one of those Pixel 9 Pro's now to get this feature on my Switch 2 📱💻. Nintendo and Google are literally changing the game (haha, get it?) with this update. I can already imagine all the epic gaming streams we'll be able to make with our phones as webcams... 😎
 
omg this is gonna change gaming forever 🤯 I mean think about it if you're out and about playing switch online or streaming your games and suddenly you need to do a quick call with your squad but you don't have a dedicated webcam on the switch it's like you're stuck in a corner can't even make eye contact lol now we can use our pixel phone as a webcam and just look cute while gaming 😂👀
 
🤩 This is like something out of a movie! I mean, who needs a webcam when you've got a Pixel phone that can stream in 4K? It's like they're saying "you can be a gaming star and still take selfies on the go" 📸💻. And GameChat sounds so cool, I can already imagine me and my squad getting our faces superimposed over our avatars while we're dominating noobs online 😂. But seriously, this is a game-changer for mobile gamers. No more lugging around separate webcams or dealing with weird connectivity issues. Just plug in your phone and you're good to go! 👍
 
I'm so stoked about this new update! 🤩 I mean, think about it, you're playing multiplayer games and you don't have your separate webcam, but you still need to show yourself in the game... now you can just use your phone's camera instead! That's like, a total game changer (no pun intended). It's also really convenient because you won't have to carry around another device. I'm all about simplifying my gaming setup and this sounds like a great way to do it. Can't wait to try it out myself and see how it works! 👍
 
🤔 I'm so curious about this new feature! Like, why did it take so long for them to make Pixel phones compatible with the Switch 2? Wasn't there a big fuss when they first launched the Switch and people were like "oh no we can only use old webcams"? 📱

So, is this just because of Google's updates or was Nintendo all about keeping it exclusive to their own cameras? And what's the deal with GameChat? Is it really that hard to have a separate webcam when you're playing games online? 🤷‍♂️ I mean, it's not like it's a super complicated setup or anything.

I'm also wondering if this means we'll see more gaming laptops and consoles being able to use smartphones as webcams in the future? That would be so convenient! No more carrying around separate devices just to stay connected during online multiplayer sessions. 🎮💻
 
OMG, can you believe this?! 🤯 I mean, who needs a separate webcam when you've got a Pixel phone, right? 📱 It's like they say in Ghostbusters - "Who ya gonna call?" 🕵️‍♂️ Now it's Google and Nintendo teaming up to answer that question! 😄 This is a total game-changer (pun intended) for Switch 2 owners who are always on the go. No more having to carry around an extra device just to stream themselves during online multiplayer sessions. It's like they're giving us a digital equivalent of having a BFF with you, but instead it's your face on screen! 🤜🤛 I can already imagine the YouTube vids of people playing with their Pixel phone cam integrated into the game... so meta! 💻
 
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