Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games Unveiled, Fans Speculate

Today's Nintendo Direct announcement of the new Virtual Game Cards feature, designed for sharing games between systems, has sparked both surprise and curiosity among fans. However, it has also raised questions, particularly about the Nintendo Switch 2, due to a specific footnote on an official Nintendo webpage.

The webpage detailing how Virtual Game Cards function includes a straightforward explanation, but the footnote at the bottom has caught everyone's attention. It states:

**Compatible systems must be linked to a Nintendo Account to use virtual game cards. Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games can only be loaded on a Nintendo Switch 2 system. To move virtual game cards between two systems, you must pair the systems via local wireless and an internet connection, but only when pairing the systems for the first time. Up to two systems total can be linked per Nintendo Account.

The term "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" is causing confusion. While "exclusive games" for the Nintendo Switch 2 are expected and understood, the concept of "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" is less clear. Given that the Nintendo Switch 2 is known to be mostly backwards compatible with the original Switch, what exactly constitutes a "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game"?

Some fans theorize that this could be a hint towards "enhanced editions" of existing Switch games, featuring new enhancements or improved performance exclusive to the Switch 2. If true, this would explain why these editions cannot be shared with the original Switch, as they would be tailored specifically for the newer hardware and thus incompatible with the older system.

However, alternative theories suggest that this footnote might not confirm any new editions but rather indicates that some or all Nintendo Switch 2 games cannot be transferred back to the original Switch, even if they are the same game. Another possibility is that this simply leaves room for third-party developers to release "Nintendo Switch 2 Editions" of their games in the future.

We contacted Nintendo for clarification on this matter, but a spokesperson informed us that they would provide an answer on April 2, coinciding with the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Fans, just a bit more patience is needed.