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How to Use GameChat

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This is a step-by-step guide for using GameChat in Mario Kart World. Check out how to use GameChat and see it's requirements here.

How to Use GameChat




Initial Setup

1
Press the C Button to open up the C Menu.
2 Select a user account.
Requires a Nintendo Account
3 Proceed with the server connection test.
Test Unsuccessful
4 Hit the Start button after the test.
5 Read the information regarding GameChat, then select Next when you're done.
6 Review the Terms of Service. Once you're done, select I've read the terms, check the Accept Box, and then select Next.
7 Verify your registered phone number. Enter the authentication code sent via message and enter it in when the prompt appears.
8 Select OK upon completion of verification.
9 Read the information regarding approving friends in GameChat, then select Next.
10 Add the friends that you wish to use GameChat with then select OK.
Approval From Friends Is Also Required
11 Review the important reminders about using GameChat. Select Next after you're done with each page.
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Setup is now complete. You may now proceed to create or join a room.
How to Create a GameChat Room
How to Join a GameChat room

This is the setup for first-time users of GameChat. Once the initial setup is complete, users can proceed to create or join a GameChat room.

Requires a Nintendo Account

To access GameChat, a Nintendo account is required. If no account has been linked yet, you will be prompted to link at least one.

Test Unsuccessful

The test may fail due to issues with your network connection. Look for any potential causes of network instability and contact your Internet Service Provider for assistance if needed.

Approval From Friends Is Also Required

Please note that your friends also need to approve you before you can chat together. These approval settings can be adjusted at a later time.

How to Create a GameChat Room

1
Press the C Button to open the C Menu.
2
Select the user that will be using GameChat.
3
Select Create Chat.
4
Select the friends you wish to invite. To invite users from your chat history, press X. The GameChat room has a capacity of 12 participants.
5 Once you’ve chosen friends to invite, select Next, then Start Chat.
Enter Parental Controls PIN

Enter Parental Controls PIN

The parental controls PIN is required when GameChat parental controls have not been applied to the user. This is a precaution to prevent children from selecting a different account to avoid parental control restrictions.

How to Join a GameChat Room

1
Press the C Button to open the C Menu.
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Select the user that will be using GameChat.
3
Select Chat List.
4
Select Join Chat.
Can't Find Chat Prompt Appears

Can’t Find Chat Prompt Appears

If you can't join the chat room, it's possible that the room includes friends you haven't approved to chat with. It is also possible that the room includes a user whom you have blocked.

How to Leave GameChat

1 Press the C Button to open the C Menu
2 Navigate to the red "Leave Chat' icon and select it.

The room is accessible for as long as one person is in it. If everyone leaves the room, a new room must be created to start GameChat.

GameChat Requirements

GameChat Checklist

Requires a Nitendo Online Membership

To use GameChat, a Nintendo Online Switch membership is required, as well as a persistent internet connection. However, there is an Open-Access Period that lasts from June 5, 2025 until March 31, 2026, during which GameChat will be accessible to all.

Requires a Registered Phone Number

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To use GameChat, you will need to register a phone number. This is a prerequisite for completing the authentication process. It is necessary to link this to your Nintendo Account.

Update Your System Software

It is essential that the system software be updated to the most recent version in order to utilize GameChat. It is important to note that failure to update the system software may restrict GameChat usage.

What is GameChat?

A New Social Feature in Switch 2

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GameChat is a new feature that allows players to communicate in voice and video chat, as well as share their screens. It is designed to provide a social experience, allowing friends, family, and other users to communicate online.

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