Nintendo Switch 2 Webcam Compatibility and Usage Guide
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The mystery of why high-end webcams don't work with the Nintendo Switch 2 has been solved: the issue lies in the cameras advertising unsupported modes, and companies like Elgato and Ugreen are planning firmware updates to fix this by ensuring their cameras meet specific technical conditions. The situation is more nuanced than just resolution or frame rate, involving USB protocols and transfer modes, and a broader system update from Nintendo might be needed in the future.
Topics:technology#camera-firmware-update#elgato#nintendo-switch-2#technology#usb-video-class#webcam-compatibility
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