Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat Will Require Phone Number
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- Nintendo Switch 2 will require the user’s phone number to access GameChat.
- Nintendo is positioning the requirement as a security measure.
- Notably, the first version of the Nintendo Switch doesn’t require a phone number for voice chat.
Nintendo Switch 2 will require users’ phone numbers to access GameChat, the new social hub that lets groups of up to 12 people chat while playing games.
According to the company, providing a mobile number is an additional security measure required to use this feature, which enables online voice chat and gameplay streaming with friends. For users younger than 16, a parent or guardian must enable GameChat functionality.
Notably, the first version of the Nintendo Switch doesn’t require a phone number for voice chat, but a separate mobile device is still needed to talk with friends through the Nintendo Switch Online app.
Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5 for the original price of $450, while the console’s accessories now cost more than originally stated due to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The price for games on the Nintendo Switch 2 will be about $80 for digital copies and $90 for physical.
The new Nintendo console will feature an exclusive release by FromSoftware, The Duskbloods. Hidetaka Miyazaki’s new game, which is coming in 2026, will be a PvPvE-focused multiplayer action title.
