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, it has also raised several questions, particularly about the Nintendo Switch 2, due to a footnote on an official Nintendo webpage.

The webpage in question details how Virtual Game Cards function, and while most of the information is relatively clear, a footnote at the bottom has caught the attention of many. 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 mention of "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" is what's stirring up discussion. While the term "exclusive games" is straightforward, indicating games that will only be playable on the Nintendo Switch 2 and not the original Switch, the concept of "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" is less clear. Given that the Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be backwards compatible with the original Switch, the nature of these "Edition" games is a point of contention.

Some fans theorize that this could mean "enhanced editions" of existing Switch games, featuring additional content or improved performance, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. If true, these editions would not be compatible with the original Switch, explaining why they cannot be shared via Virtual Game Cards.

However, other theories suggest that this footnote might simply indicate that some or all Nintendo Switch 2 games cannot be transferred back to the original Switch, even if they are the same game. Alternatively, it might not imply anything definitive at all, but rather leave room for third-party developers to create Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of their games in the future.

In an attempt to clarify these points, we reached out to Nintendo. A spokesperson indicated that they would provide an answer on April 2, coinciding with the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. So, fans will need to wait just a bit longer for more information.