Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games Unveiled, Fans Puzzled

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

The webpage detailing how Virtual Game Cards function is mostly clear, but a 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 particularly intriguing. While "exclusive games" are expected to be playable only on the Nintendo Switch 2, the concept of "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" has led to speculation. Given that the Nintendo Switch 2 is known to be mostly backwards compatible with the original Switch, fans are theorizing that these "Edition" games might be enhanced versions of existing Switch titles, optimized for the Switch 2 with added features or improved performance. Such editions would logically be incompatible with the original Switch, explaining why they can't be shared.

However, other theories suggest that this might not confirm enhanced editions but rather indicate limitations with the Virtual Game Card feature, preventing the transfer of some or all Switch 2 games back to the original Switch, even if they're the same title. Another possibility is that this footnote simply paves the way for future third-party releases of "Nintendo Switch 2 Editions" of games.

We reached out to Nintendo for clarification, but a spokesperson informed us that they would provide an answer on April 2, coinciding with the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Fans will need to wait a bit longer for official confirmation.