The Game Boy Camera Works on Switch 2, and It Runs Surprisingly Well

The Game Boy Camera Works on Switch 2, and It Runs Surprisingly Well

Anyone with the right gear can bring this old Game Boy accessory back to life and use it in their GameChat sessions.

Por Pablo Hierro el 19 de June de 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 has introduced a range of social features that are delighting fans. One of the most exciting is GameChat, which allows players to connect with friends in new ways, whether through voice or video. The system supports a wide variety of cameras, making it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite games with others.

Some early adopters have taken this as an invitation to get creative, testing out all sorts of camera setups. One clever player decided to try connecting the original Game Boy Camera to the new console, and surprisingly, they managed to get it working with a bit of hardware.

Best of all, they documented the entire process in a YouTube video, so anyone with the right gear can bring this old Game Boy accessory back to life and use it in their GameChat sessions.

Yes, the Game Boy Camera Works with Switch 2

To coincide with the launch of the Switch 2, Nintendo released its own official camera, priced at $54.99. Several third-party companies followed suit with creative alternatives, like Hori’s quirky Piranha Plant camera. In general, most USB-C cameras work with the console, though some may have issues or fail to connect altogether. Fortunately, the system includes a compatibility checker so players can find out which models work.

Curious about the possibilities, YouTuber GameXplain decided to test the Game Boy Camera, a Nintendo accessory from the late ’90s that originally plugged into the device like a cartridge. Naturally, that format isn’t compatible with the Switch 2 on its own, but that’s where some modern hardware came into play.

A quirky accessory that brought joy to gamers decades ago.
A quirky accessory that brought joy to gamers decades ago.

To make it work, the camera was first inserted into an Analogue Pocket, a handheld console capable of playing original Game Boy cartridges. The Pocket was then placed into its Analogue Dock, which allows for video output. From there, a Genki Shadowcast was used to connect the dock to the Switch 2 via USB-C.

Once everything was connected, the Switch 2 was able to pick up the video feed from the Game Boy Camera and use it in GameChat. Of course, with a resolution of just 128 × 112 pixels and only black-and-white output, it’s far from the best option available. But the fact that it works at all is a fun novelty.

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