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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Nintendo Warns Switch 2 Owners Not to Remove Protective Screen Film
As excitement builds for Nintendo's upcoming console, the Switch 2, the company is issuing an important warning: Do not peel off the screen's pre-installed protective film. While many users might assume the thin layer is meant to be removed, like the protective films that come on phones or tablets, Nintendo says this particular film plays a critical role in protecting the device and should stay exactly where it is. The alert came via Nintendo Soup and was recently highlighted in reports from gaming outlets. According to the official Nintendo Switch 2 safety and instructions manual, the display comes with an "anti-scattering adhesive film" already applied. Its purpose is to prevent shards of glass from scattering in the rare event the screen is damaged. Essentially, it's a safety feature, not packaging or shipping material. Read also: Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1: Gamers, Start Your Specs Breakdowns This distinction between safety and packing is crucial considering most people have become accustomed to peeling off protective layers as a kind of ritual after unboxing new tech devices and small appliances. In this case, removing the film could result in risk of injury or even compromise the durability on the console. And since the Switch 2 costs $450, it's likely an investment gamers will want to protect and preserve. This isn't the first time Nintendo has included such a feature. The original OLED model of the Nintendo Switch also came with a similar pre-applied protective layer, but the messaging around it wasn't as direct and proactive. Read also: How Much Will the Switch 2 Cost After Tariffs? CNET has been covering Switch 2 news for months now as the hype for the new console grows. Release day is June 5. Preorders were delayed due to concerns around President Donald Trump's global tariffs, but when preorders did go live in April, they sold out almost instantly. It's unclear when Nintendo will replenish stock after launch week, but our CNET experts are tracking restocks across the US. In preparation for the release, Nintendo has already begun rolling out updates to its mobile app and companies are already working to release third-party Switch 2 accessories. At launch, the Switch 2 will debut with a lineup of 20 games, including Mario Kart World, which will also be offered as part of a console bundle. Zelda fans can also look forward to enhanced Switch 2 versions of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Our CNET experts have played every game available for Switch 2 and have tried out all of the Nintendo games you can update to Switch 2 for free.
CNET
02-06-2025
- Business
- CNET
Nintendo Warns Switch 2 Owners Not to Remove Protective Screen Film
As excitement builds for Nintendo's upcoming console, the Switch 2, the company is issuing an important warning: do not peel off the screen's pre-installed protective film. While many users might assume the thin layer is meant to be removed, like the protective films that come on phones or tablets, Nintendo says this particular film plays a critical role in protecting the device and should stay exactly where it is. The alert came via Nintendo Soup and was recently highlighted in reports from gaming outlets. According to the official Nintendo Switch 2 safety and instructions manual, the display comes with an "anti-scattering adhesive film" already applied. Its purpose is to prevent shards of glass from scattering in the rare event the screen is damaged. Essentially, it's a safety feature, not packaging or shipping material. Read also: Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1: Gamers, Start Your Specs Breakdowns Watch this: Switch 2 Launch Games | Obvious Skill Issue 5 05:56 Why this matters This distinction between safety and packing is crucial considering most people have become accustomed to peeling off protective layers as a kind of ritual after unboxing new tech devices and small appliances. In this case, removing the film could result in risk of injury or even compromise the durability on the console. And since the Switch 2 costs $450, it's likely an investment gamers will want to protect and preserve. This isn't the first time Nintendo has included such a feature. The original OLED model of the Nintendo Switch also came with a similar pre-applied protective layer, but the messaging around it wasn't as direct and proactive. With the excitement of the Switch 2, Nintendo is actively working to make sure you can get the most out of your Switch console for as long as possible. Read also: How Much Will the Switch 2 Cost After Tariffs? When will the Switch 2 release? CNET has been covering Switch 2 news for months now as the hype for the new console grows the closer we get to release day on June 5. Preorders were delayed due to concerns around tariffs, but when preorders did go live in April, they sold out almost instantly. It's unclear when Nintendo will replenish stock after launch week, but our CNET experts are on top of tracking restocks across the US. In preparation for the release, Nintendo has already begun rolling out updates to its mobile app and companies are already working to release third-party Switch 2 accessories. What can we expect from launch week? At launch, the Switch 2 will debut with a lineup of 20 games, including Mario Kart World, which will also be offered as part of a console bundle. Zelda fans can also look forward to enhanced Switch 2 versions of both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Our CNET experts have played every game available for Switch 2 and have tried out all of the Nintendo games you can update to Switch 2 for free.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Time of India
Nintendo has a warning for upcoming Switch 2 owners: 'Do not peel...'
Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo has issued a direct warning to would-be Nintendo Switch 2 owners. The Japanese gaming major has asked users not to peel off the adhesive film layer found on the soon-to-be-launched console's screen. This film serves as a crucial safety feature designed to prevent glass fragments from scattering if the screen becomes damaged. The advice comes from the official Nintendo Switch 2 Health and Safety manual, which was recently uploaded to Nintendo of Europe's official website. The manual explicitly states that the screen is covered with this special layer for safety purposes. While users are cautioned against removing this pre-applied film, Nintendo has clarified that it is safe to add any additional commercially available screen protectors directly on top of this existing safety layer. In a message to the upcoming owners (as seen by Nintendo Soup) on Nintendo Europe's website, the company says: 'The screen is covered with a film layer designed to prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage. Do not peel it off.' This means the adhesive film on the Switch 2 screen is designed to prevent the glass from shattering if damaged. Removing it could lead to glass splinters in case of impact, so users should be cautious when unboxing the device. Nintendo shares other warnings for upcoming Switch 2 buyers by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Truque caseiro noturno eficaz contra a papada (faça hoje mesmo) Revista & Saúde Saiba Mais Undo Nintendo has also advised players against using the Switch 2 in "dusty or smoky areas" — so that means keeping it away from clubs or old bookshops. 'Make sure to charge the built-in batteries at least once every six months. If the batteries are not used for an extended period of time, it may become impossible to charge them,' the company adds. Some of the warnings are more straightforward, like: 'Do not expose devices to fire, microwaves, direct sunlight, high or extremely low temperatures," which Nintendo also advised for handling the Switch 2. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
The Verge
02-06-2025
- General
- The Verge
Don't take off the Switch 2's screen protector
If you're picking up a Switch 2 this week, resist the urge to remove the screen protector you'll find applied to the console out of the box. This is actually a 'film layer designed to prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage,' and the Switch 2's European safety manual, spotted by fan site NintendoSoup, specifically warns not to peel it off. This advice might sound familiar, because the Switch OLED had a similar anti-scattering layer with the same warning. In both cases, the goal is to minimize the spread of glass splinters if the screen gets smashed. Foldable phones also commonly ship with protective anti-scratch films that mustn't be removed, which infamously caused problems when the first Galaxy Fold reviewers did exactly that. The Switch 2 safety document includes a host of other helpful tips / attempts to cover Nintendo from lawsuits, ranging from the inane ('Be aware of your surroundings') to the unexpectedly technical ('Pay attention to the load capacity of the circuit when choosing where to plug the product in.') Nintendo recommends you avoid using the Switch 2 in dusty, smoky, or humid environments; that you stick to playing it in temperatures between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius; and that you charge the batteries at least once every six months. The new Joy-Con controllers get their own set of warnings. There's the usual caution about using straps to avoid throwing a Joy-Con into your TV, but the document also warns against placing stickers over the controllers' shoulder buttons, which might impede the magnets used to attach them to the console. Nintendo also recommends using a mousemat when using the new mouse control mode to avoid scratching up whatever surface you're playing on.
SoraNews24
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Nintendo might record what you say and show friends in Switch 2 GameChat
Uh, hey, Mario, are you listening in on us? We're less than a month away from the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2, and to say gamers are excited is an understatement. Sure, you could argue it's pretty much just a more powerful Switch, but that's exactly what many Nintendo fans have spent the past several years wishing for. And it's not like there's nothing new with the Switch 2! One of the most intriguing additions for the new console is GameChat, an integrated voice and video chat function with the creative twist of being able to place images of you and your friends within the gameplay field. It looks like it could be a fun way to make it feel like you and your friends you're playing with are all hanging out together in the same actual room…but with Nintendo itself peeking in and listening through a crack in the door. On May 7, Nintendo announced that it's updated its privacy policy for users of its video game hardware and related apps. As is often the case, there's a lot of technical terminology and legalese involved, but Nintendo itself helpfully summarized some of the most important changes, and the first one listed is 'we may collect, monitor and record audio and video of your chat sessions with other users.' Nintendo says it will be doing this 'to provide a safe and secure environment,' ostensibly as a means to prevent language, imagery, and behavior that it considers harassing, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate. In that sense, it's really not so different in intent from the many variations of the 'this call may be monitored for better customer service' disclaimer that businesses have been informing users of for decades, but since this is Nintendo, it comes with some potential extra wrinkles. ▼ GameChat preview video Video game chat functions have a not undeserved reputation as the Wild West of online communication, a largely lawless area where the combination of competitive juices and remote anonymity often produces a swiftly flowing stream of profanity, slurs, and other words that people wouldn't be so quick to toss around in face-to-face, and thus potentially fist-to-face interactions. The question of how to create a welcoming game chat environment without stifling expression or intruding on privacy is a tricky balancing act that Nintendo has been able to sidestep until now by simply not following the industry trend of including chat functions. With GameChat's debut less than a month away, though, it's an issue that Nintendo now has to deal with, and the way the company has embraced its family/kid-friendly image raises the question of whether or not it'll be stricter than other companies have been regarding what it allows users to do and say. Source: Nintendo via Hachima Kiko via Nintendo Soup Top image: Nintendo Insert image: YouTube/Nintendo 公式チャンネル ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
