Update: Hori Piranha Plant Nintendo Switch 2 cameras can now be pre-ordered via JB Hi-Fi. It will bring you $64 back and you can grab it here.
As a reminder, this is a nice looking webcam that can be used in both handheld and docking modes, but only has a 480p webcam (the official webcam has a 1080p webcam).
Nintendo announced that Nvidia’s AI technology can remove backgrounds and remove tracks for the Nintendo Switch 2, and while Nintendo has announced the official Nintendo Switch 2 camera, it said that other webcams are compatible (I don’t know which specs are needed).
Accessory maker Hori quickly unveiled its own Nintendo Switch 2 Webcam featuring so many cool differences. The first is that the webcam is designed in the shape of a Mario Piranha plant, and the mouth acts as a built-in privacy shutter.
The stand also acts as a USB extension, allowing the actual plant to be removed from the pot. This means you can place your webcam directly on Switch 2 and use it in portable mode.
There is no local pricing for this yet, but it’s cheaper than the official Switch 2 camera, which costs $69.95 locally. The camera can be used with new Nintendo chat features and games such as Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV.
