480p in 2025? Hori’s Piranha Plant Switch 2 Camera is a Huge Disappointment!

With the nearly complete unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing its specs, an array of enticing new games and features such as a Discord-like communication system called GameChat, third-party manufacturers are beginning to emerge, eager to present their unique versions of official Nintendo Switch 2 accessories.

At the pinnacle of excitement following the unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2, Hori’s Piranha Plant Camera was a striking accessory. But as we’ve had time to process its official specifications, one question arises clearly: Why is it that the Hori Piranha Plant camera for the Nintendo Switch 2 is only capable of 480P resolution?

Indeed, though it’s a USB-C camera set to launch in the year 2025, sadly, the third-party Switch 2 camera offers just 480P resolution – that’s 640 x 480 pixels adding up to 307,200 pixels. In contrast, Nintendo’s own Switch 2 camera boasts a full 1080p, which for a Nintendo product, is surprisingly good quality.

Let’s strive for fairness in our assessment. The Hori Piranha Plant Nintendo Switch 2 camera is quite affordably priced at approximately £33.99, or its regional equivalent. Compared to the official option which costs £49.99, it offers a significant discount. However, considering that you’re paying only 67% of the price, the resolution you get is just 14%, which is rather disappointing.

Instead of finding the Hori camera option on GameStop shelves or any other retail store selling gaming accessories at the end of the day, kids might be settling for a less desirable deal. Despite Nintendo’s surprising lack of excitement in their official camera option, which is somewhat disappointing given their creation of the unconventional 2DS, we would advise those seeking a Switch 2 Camera to steer clear of the eye-catching Piranha Plant option.

To learn more about the Switch 2, check out articles discussing the joy developers experience while working with this innovative device. Furthermore, explore stories that detail how the console’s U.S. price was initially free of tariff considerations when it was first announced.

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2025-04-09 18:43