Today's Nintendo Direct announcement about the new Virtual Game Cards feature for sharing games between systems has sparked both excitement and curiosity among fans. However, a footnote on an official Nintendo webpage has led to speculation, particularly regarding the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
The webpage detailing how Virtual Game Cards work includes a footnote that has caught everyone's attention:
**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 mention of "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" is what's stirring the pot. While the concept of "exclusive games" for the Nintendo Switch 2 is clear, as these are titles that will only be available on the new console and not on the current Switch, the term "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" has led to various theories.
Some fans believe this could be a hint at "enhanced editions" of existing Switch games, featuring new functionalities or better performance, exclusively for the Switch 2. This would explain why these editions couldn't be shared back to the original Switch, as they would be fundamentally different from their Switch 1 counterparts.
On the other hand, some speculate that this might simply mean that certain Switch 2 games won't be transferable to the original Switch through the Virtual Game Card feature, even if they are essentially the same game. There's also a possibility that this footnote might be laying the groundwork for future third-party releases of "Nintendo Switch 2 Editions" of games.
In an attempt to clarify these speculations, we reached out to Nintendo. A spokesperson informed us that we would receive an answer on April 2, coinciding with the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. So, fans will need to wait just a bit longer for official clarification.
