Switch online requires Phone App? Why is no one talking about this?

[Adamblaziken]

Normchacho said:

Adamblaziken said:

I disagree

uuuuhhhhhh what? You...disagree? 

I mean...I guess technically you could go without voice chat...or use a different console. But I don't think those are reasonable suggestions for someone who wants to play the Switch online.

Its just not the only option.