They did it. The absolute madmen did it. During today's Direct covering all things Nintendo Switch 2, it was demonstrated that for the first time ever, the console will have a built-in voice chat ...

Voice chat was never easy on the Nintendo Switch. Thankfully, with the Switch 2, Nintendo is making it an essential part of the new console. By pressing the new "C" button, located on the right ...

The patent, filed in the U.S. in February 2025, describes a proximity-based voice chat system, meaning voice communication ...

Nintendo Switch 2 may feature upgraded voice chat functionality. This would be a big upgrade from the original Switch. Switch 2 Direct on April 2 will provide more information about the console's ...

Actual voice chat options would be a very big improvement over the current Switch hardware. To use voice chat right now in games like Splatoon 3, users have to go through the Nintendo Switch mobile ...

As part of the Nintendo Direct today, Nintendo opened the floodgates in terms of news and announcements about the Switch 2. Included in the presentation was confirmation of what the Switch 2's ...

Happy Switch 2 Day everyone. Nintendo is holding its Switch 2 Direct showcase right now, and one of the first big reveals the company announced has cleared up the mystery of the console’s new “C” ...

GameChat on the Switch 2 lets you interact with other online gamers much more easily than on the Switch 1. I got a chance to try it and am here to tell you what it's like to use. My PCMag career began ...

A new patent spotted and shared on the Famiboards forum suggests that a new Pro Controller for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 could be on the way. This controller appears to include a 3.5mm headphone ...

LB Beistad is a writer and musician based in Nashville, TN. Her love of gaming began with her cousin introducing her to Banjo Kazooie and Jak and Daxter. It was love at first play. Since then, she has ...