New Patent Suggests a Major Upgrade Coming to the Nintendo Switch 2

One of the biggest problems with the Nintendo Switch was its overly complicated voice chat system. However, a new patent filed by Nintendo reveals that it might integrate voice chat into the Nintendo Switch 2’s operating system, so you won’t have to reach for your phone to chat with other Switch 2 users. The patent (spotted by WCCFTech) filed last month covers a system for implementing proximity chat in games. This feature lets nearby players in a game hear and speak to you through your headset. So, if you wanted an easy way to talk trash in Mario Kart 9 after slamming someone with a blue shell when the Switch 2 launches, this could be big news for you. WCCFTech also suggests, based on the patent, that a more robust integrated chat system could be introduced in Nintendo’s next console. Voice chat functionality on an OS level means you’ll be able to chat with other Switch 2 users the same way Xbox and PlayStation owners on their respective platforms, without the need for third-party a ... Read full article.