Nintendo Switch 2's GameChat feature will require SMS verification to use
One of the most discussed features of the Nintendo Switch 2 was GameChat, mostly due to its link to the C button and the need to subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online after the first year of use. At the same time, Nintendo has paid considerable attention to security issues: according to the official information on the website, to use the feature, you need to confirm the mobile number linked to your Nintendo account.
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Confirmation takes place via SMS, but GameChat is not available for users under the age of 16. To activate communication, children need parental approval and must add a phone number through the parental control system.
For those who don't plan to use GameChat, phone number linking is currently an option - although the company promises to provide more details closer to the launch date. GameChat allows you to organise video calls with up to four participants, but it requires a special camera from Nintendo. Audio communication supports up to 24 people.
The official launch of Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled for 5 June. Information on the cost of the camera and other accessories can be found on the manufacturer's website.
