As one of the most popular features of Nintendo Switch2, GameChat voice chat service is not unlimited for use, and a single session will automatically close after 24 hours.Compared with the previous generation models, Switch2 not only has significantly improved its performance, but also has added a number of practical functions, allowing players to play online with friends more conveniently.

According to Nintendo Soup, Switch2's GameChat single session can last up to 24 hours.The system will send a countdown reminder to all chat members 30 minutes, 5 minutes and 1 minute before shutdown.Fortunately, players can create new chat rooms immediately after the session ends.Currently, this feature is available for free to all users, but it is required to subscribe to the Nintendo Switch Online service from April 1, 2026 to use it.

GameChat is only one of many new features of Switch2. Other upgrades include: a smoother eShop experience, a Joy-Con controller that supports mouse operation, and improved sound quality performance.This new hybrid console has significantly enhanced performance and can run large-scale games such as Cyberpunk 2077 with high hardware requirements.

As the most anticipated gaming device in 2025, Switch2 continues to break sales records, with global sales exceeding 3 million units on the day of its first launch on June 5, breaking the record of one million units per day sold by PlayStation 4.