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, a footnote on an official Nintendo webpage has raised intriguing questions, particularly about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

The webpage detailing the Virtual Game Cards feature includes a footnote that reads:

**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" has caught the attention of many. While it's clear that "exclusive games" refer to titles that will only be playable on the Nintendo Switch 2, the concept of "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" is less straightforward. Given that the Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be backward compatible with the original Switch, what exactly does a "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game" entail?

Some fans speculate that this could be a subtle confirmation of "enhanced editions" of existing Switch games. These enhanced versions might offer new features or improved performance exclusive to the Switch 2. Such editions would logically be incompatible with the original Switch, as they would be distinct from the versions available on the current system.

However, other theories suggest that the mention of "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" might not confirm anything specific. It could simply indicate that some or all Switch 2 games won't be transferable to the original Switch using the Virtual Game Card feature, even if they are the same game. Alternatively, it might be a placeholder that allows third-party developers to release Switch 2 Editions of their games in the future.

We sought clarification from Nintendo, but a spokesperson informed us that we would receive an answer on April 2, coinciding with the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Fans will need to wait a bit longer for more information, but the anticipation continues to build.