Nintendo Switch 2 Cartridge Design Unveiled Ahead of Launch

Nintendo has provided the first detailed glimpse of a Nintendo Switch 2 game cartridge, just weeks before the console's debut next month.

A recent video on the Nintendo Today app showcases the official Switch 2 carrying case, featuring slots to securely store up to six cartridges from both Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2.

As previously confirmed, Switch 2 cartridges match the size and shape of Switch 1 cartridges, allowing the Switch 2 to use a single slot for games from both console generations. However, a notable distinction lies in the cartridge color.

Switch 2 cartridges sport a red hue, a consistent choice across titles, not limited to the Mario Kart World cartridge featured in Nintendo's video. (Those without the Nintendo Today app can view the video via OatmealDome on X / Twitter below.)

The cartridge's top sticker also displays a Switch 2 logo, replacing the original Nintendo Switch design found on earlier cartridges.

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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

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Beyond the color and logo, Switch 2 cartridges remain nearly identical, including the bitter-tasting coating Nintendo applies to deter oral contact.

"We aim to prevent any unintended ingestion," Switch 2 director Takuhiro Dohta told GameSpot. "The coating ensures that if it’s placed in the mouth, it’ll be spat out immediately."

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Boxes

The Switch 2 is slated for release on June 5, 2025, just three weeks away. A recent report indicated that Nintendo’s key partner, Samsung, is already exploring a Switch 2 hardware refresh featuring an upgraded OLED display.