TheNintendo Switch 2is getting a surprisingly mixed reception after its first dedicated Direct.

While fans are loving the third-party reveals, many are lamenting the lack of first-party launch titles.

Some fans are delighted by the plethora of gimmicks, while others see them as being just that.

The Nintendo Switch 2 over an image of the Welcome Tour game

Otherwise, their box will either be empty or feature their gameplay.

Nintendo’s initial showcase ofGame Chat was a disaster, in my opinion.

It is perhaps telling that Nintendo has not yet showcased Game Chat working on a handheld.

Gustave and Renoir from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 looking sad.

However,perhaps the worst issue with Game Chat is that it is incredibly laggy.

It is a shame, as,in theory, Game Chat is a cool idea.

However, much like theSwitch 2’s most disappointing features, it feels destined to fail on arrival.

Oblivion Remastered’s Emperor with houses behind him.

Essentially,Game Chat is laggy so that it isn’t too taxing on your own gaming experience.

Well, I suppose it is enjoyable for people who have incredible internet connections.

Of course, all of this begs the question of whom any of this is for.

Link glitching out in Breath of the Wild next to Mario looking shocked and the Nintendo Switch 2.

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However,who is actually going to want to watch someone else’s gameplay while playing themselves?

Even if Game Chat ran perfectly fine, your eyes can’t be in two places at once.

It is possible that the technology will get better and that people will find more uses for Game Chat.

Breath of the Wild gameplay on the Nintendo Switch 2 with the Game Chat function below it.

However, I’m extremely doubtful.

Source:Nintendo of America/YouTube,Gamespot

A group of people playing Animal Crossing on the Nintendo Switch 2 using the Game Chat feature.

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