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Title: The HORI Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 is 33 percent off right now

Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:56:27 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-hori-piran...

Even though the Switch 2 basically just came out, we're already starting to
see discounts on some of its accessories. One of the more charming
peripherals, the HORI Piranha Plant camera, is on sale right now for only
$40. That's $20 off and a record-low price. It's a good deal for anyone who
wants to take advantage of the Switch 2's camera functionality in games like
Mario Kart World and that recently-released campfire sim.

This was designed specifically for Nintendo's new console, so it's a plug-and-
play affair. It's actually cheaper than the official Switch 2 camera with
this sale and it looks a whole lot cooler. It's a Piranha Plant from the
Mario franchise. We called it a "work of art" upon encountering the device
and that holds true today.

This thing is not only stylish, resembling an Amiibo more than a camera, but
it's downright useful. The pot the Piranha Plant sits in functions as both a
stand and USB extension for the device. The plant itself detaches from the
pot, so the camera can be used in portable mode by popping it into the USB
port at the top of the console.

There's also a built-in privacy shutter. Just close the plant's mouth to
obscure the lens. The actual camera specs here aren't going to win any
awards, with a frame rate of 30FPS and a resolution of 640 x 480p. However,
that's more than enough to capture footage of your floating head to accompany
your kart as it races through the Mushroom Kingdom.

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