Pixel Phone Turns into Webcam for Nintendo Switch 2 via USB, No Accessory Needed
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For players who have already purchased a Nintendo Switch 2, the absence of a built-in camera typically means having to buy an official or third-party external lens to use GameChat for in-game video calls. Yet those who happen to own a Google Pixel phone can now avoid that extra expense.
With Google’s November Pixel Drop system update, Pixel devices can now function as external video cameras for the Nintendo Switch 2 simply by connecting via USB—no third-party applications required.
In fact, Google introduced USB Video Class (UVC) webcam support for Android devices two years ago in a quarterly Android 14 update, enabling phones to serve as webcams for computers or other hardware through a USB cable. However, when connecting to the Nintendo Switch 2, this feature was previously hindered by a specific bug that prevented the console from correctly recognizing the phone’s video signal.
Google appears to have addressed this issue in the November Pixel Drop patch. The fix now allows users to employ their Pixel phones as external webcams for the Nintendo Switch 2, enabling high-quality in-game video calls using the phone’s camera—without purchasing dedicated accessories for a single function.
Google’s November firmware notes explicitly state: “Fixed an issue that caused webcam mode to malfunction with certain connected devices,” a clear indication that the compatibility flaw has been resolved.
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