Nintendo of Europe has released the Nintendo Switch 2 safety manual online for viewing, and it warns players not to remove a protective film layer attached to the screen, something it also did for the Nintendo Switch OLED launch back in 2021. Though we don’t yet know how obvious or not this film layer is on the Switch 2 screen, it’s something to look out for when you get your hands on one starting this Thursday, June 5.
As reported by NintendoSoup, on page 2 of the Switch 2 safety manual, a bullet point under the Careful Usage section reads, “The screen is covered with a film layer designed to prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage. Do not peel it off.”
This is a straightforward note of caution, and we wanted to pass it along to our readers in anticipation of the Switch 2 launch this Thursday. As for the bullet point’s mention of fragments, this film layer isn’t unique to the Switch 2. It’s often used on pieces of technology that feature a glass screen or layer – if it shatters, the film layer holds the broken glass in place, preventing it from being scattered about, which poses even more danger.
If you haven’t yet secured a preorder, check out our guide of all the retailers selling Switch 2 on launch day, and then check out Game Informer’s 2025 Switch 2 release schedule. After that, check out this feature detailing everything you need to know about Switch 2.
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