The physical versions of Nintendo Switch 2 re-releases of Switch 1 games, like Zelda: Breath of the Wild, may come with an unexpected catch.

Here's our first look at Nintendo's newly designed Nintendo Switch 2 game boxes. While the OG Nintendo Switch's game covers simply boasted a small Nintendo Switch logo in the top left-hand corner, the Switch 2's branding is far more prominent, with a red band stretching across the entire width of the case and a larger Nintendo Switch 2 logo.

Nintendo has clarified how exactly its next-gen Switch 2 Edition re-releases will work, confirming that both cartridge and digital options are available.

When Polygon recently asked Nintendo vice president of player and product experience Bill Trinen if the Switch 2 would have an Xbox 360-like achievement system, he simply answered: “Nope.” It’s not surprising that Nintendo has made this decision as the company has avoided achievements for 20 years now,

Nintendo says Switch 2 Edition carts won't require you to download the game or the upgrade, although that's only guaranteed for first-party games.

Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Issues delivered straight to your door or device We're fully into the second round of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders right now, with UK stock continuing to hit the shelves.

I spoke with industry analysts who offered their guesses on the potential cost of the next-gen Nintendo console.

Nintendo has reportedly already shipped over 1 million Switch 2 consoles to the US, so getting one at launch won't be impossible.

Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is missing key content that fans were expecting.