"Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Games Hint at New Console, Fans Speculate"

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

The page detailing how Virtual Game Cards work is largely clear, but a footnote at the bottom related to transferring games between Switch systems has caught 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 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, fans are speculating on what this could mean.

Some believe this could be a subtle confirmation of "enhanced editions" of existing Switch games, tailored for the Switch 2 with added features or improved performance. These editions would not be compatible with the original Switch, explaining why they cannot be shared back to the Switch 1.

Others theorize that this footnote might not confirm anything specific 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. It could also suggest that third-party developers might release "Nintendo Switch 2 Editions" in the future.

Nintendo was approached for clarification, but a spokesperson stated 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 details.