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Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat only works if you register your mobile number
GameChat includes another barrier to entry for those who want to voice chat on Switch 2
📆 The feature is free until March 31, 2026, and allows voice chat, screen sharing, and video streaming in games like Mario Kart World with the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera GameChat, which already requires a Nintendo Switch Online account but is free until March 31, 2026, lets you voice chat with friends and share your screen. The requirement to share your mobile number is common on other social platforms like X, Discord, and WhatsApp, and is likely needed as it adds another safety measure for Nintendo's younger audience.
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