Nintendo has unveiled our first detailed look at a Nintendo Switch 2 game cartridge, just weeks ahead of the console's eagerly anticipated launch next month. In a recent video released through the Nintendo Today app, we got a glimpse of the official Switch 2 carry case, which thoughtfully includes slots to safely store up to six Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2 cartridges.
As previously announced, the Switch 2 cartridges maintain the same size and shape as their Switch 1 counterparts, allowing the new console to utilize a single cartridge slot for games from both generations. However, there's a noticeable distinction: the color of the cartridge. Switch 2 cartridges are distinctively red, a design choice that appears to be consistent across all titles, not just the Mario Kart World cartridge showcased in the video. This red hue is complemented by a Switch 2 logo on the top of the cartridge's printed design sticker, differentiating it from the original Switch's design.
For those without access to the Nintendo Today app, the video is also available on X / Twitter, courtesy of OatmealDome. The official Switch 2 carrying case not only accommodates the console with the Joy-Con 2 attached but also includes space for six cartridges and two Joy-Con 2 straps.
> \[Switch 2\] > > Here's a look inside the official Switch 2 carrying case. It has room for the console with the Joy-Con 2 attached, six cartridges, and two Joy-Con 2 straps. > > (Also, Switch 2 cartridges seem to be the same size as Switch 1 cartridges, to no one's surprise.) pic.twitter.com/h7k0tqThQz > > — OatmealDome (@OatmealDome) May 19, 2025
Despite the new color, Switch 2 cartridges remain largely identical to their predecessors, including the infamous foul-tasting coating applied by Nintendo to prevent accidental ingestion. "We don't want anybody to be at risk of any unwanted consumption," Switch 2 director Takuhiro Dohta explained to GameSpot. "We have indeed made it so that if it enters your mouth, you'll spit it out."
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to hit the shelves on June 5, 2025, marking a significant milestone just three weeks away. In related news, a recent report indicated that Nintendo's key electronics partner, Samsung, is already contemplating a hardware refresh for the Switch 2, potentially featuring an upgraded OLED screen.
