Today's Nintendo Direct announcement of the new Virtual Game Cards feature for sharing games between systems has sparked both surprise and curiosity among fans. However, it has also led to questions, particularly about the Nintendo Switch 2, due to a footnote on an official Nintendo webpage.

The page detailing how Virtual Game Cards work is mostly clear, but a footnote at the bottom has caught everyone's attention. 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 phrase "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" is what's causing confusion. While "exclusive games" are expected to be playable only on the Nintendo Switch 2, 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 distinction raises questions.

Some fans theorize that "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games" could refer to enhanced versions of existing Switch games, featuring new elements or improved performance, exclusively for the Switch 2. This would mean these editions could not be shared with the original Switch, as they would be incompatible due to their enhanced nature.

However, other theories suggest that this phrasing might not confirm anything new. It could simply indicate that some or all Nintendo Switch 2 games cannot be sent back to the original Switch using the Virtual Game Card feature, even if they are the same game. Alternatively, it might be a placeholder for potential future releases by third-party developers, who could choose to create "Nintendo Switch 2 Editions" of their games.

In an attempt to clarify these points, we reached out to Nintendo. A spokesperson informed us 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 official clarification on this intriguing development.