At the latest Nintendo Direct, GameChat was unveiled as the new chat service for Switch 2, aiming to take on Discord. While it visually resembles Discord, the audio quality is lacking, with players using a small mic on the console instead of headsets. Early tests show voices are distant and unclear, and the screen-sharing feature struggles with choppy video. Though it’s a step up from past chat options, GameChat doesn't meet the quality gamers expect, especially with a paid subscription for full access.
Published on: 4/4/2025
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