HORI’s “Piranha Plant USB Camera” Is Coming! Official Nintendo Product Launches in June

HORI has unveiled a collection of officially licensed accessories for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 which will release on June 5, 2025. Some of the new products include game card cases and a special USB camera inspired by the evergreen Piranha Plant character in the Mario series.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa spoke of the huge demand for the Nintendo Switch 2 with 2.2 million requests in Japan. Not everyone will get a console in the first lottery but losers will be rolled over to a second round. Production is being increased and reservations start April 24.

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Card Cases:

HORI will launch two kinds of portable game card cases for storing and carrying 

Nintendo Switch 2 Cartridges:

Game Card Case (Holds 12 Cards):

• Capacity: 12 Nintendo Switch 2 game cards
• Dimensions: Approx. 9 cm (W) × 1.9 cm (D) × 8.8 cm (H)
• Weight: Approx. 44g
• Colors: Clear Black and Clear Blue
• Price: JPY 980 which includes tax

Game Card Case (24 Cards):

• Capacity: 24 Nintendo Switch 2 game cards
• Size: Approx. 9.1 cm (W) × 2.6 cm (D) × 8.9 cm (H)
• Weight: Approx. 60g
• Colors: Clear Black and Clear Blue
• Price: JPY 1,180 which includes tax

Both cases are travel-friendly, compact and assist players in keeping their game collections organized neatly. Note that game cards are not included.

Piranha Plant USB Camera:

Another top accessory is a Piranha Plant-shaped USB camera, providing a playful and humorous alternative to standard gaming peripherals.

Features:

• Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 compatible
• Perfect for video call, streaming or game recording
• Flexible stem base holds Piranha Plant head design
• Official Nintendo license

Pricing and full specs for the USB camera will be revealed nearer to launch.

Everything is officially licensed by Nintendo and will be in stores in Japan on June 5. HORI has a reputation for providing quality, fan-trusted accessories and this new lineup keeps the good work going with some great, fun designs for the next-gen Nintendo Switch experience.