The Nintendo Switch 2 has been at the heart of lasting online discussions since the console was fully unveiled in April, with much of the chattering focusing on price. But just a few days before its launch on June 5th, we are now facing the latest Switch 2 topic: ugly box art. Yes, if you let Nintendo fans explain it, the box art on Switch 2 is a painful sight, but there’s no reason to think about it.
On Wednesday, Pokémon Company International finally revealed it The Legend of Pokemon: ZA It will be released for Switch and Switch 2 on October 16th, 2025. Along with the announcement, the company showed off box art for upcoming titles. fire.
However, the discussion quickly got worse about how ugly people found a Switch 2 cover equivalent to a Switch 2 cover. All of these are huge disclaimers taking up the bottom of the cover. The “Including Nintendo Switch Games and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack” disclaimer is a read of several Switch 2 games with medium-sized QR codes. “Upgrade packs are also available individually.”
Most of the complaints focused on how the crowded Switch 2 cover was taken away from the beauty of box art. Other comments lament the impressive red cover of the Switch 2, claiming that the colours that undermine the game’s illustrations have been damaged.
“Can I buy a regular Switch 1 version and buy an upgrade pack?” AskThetruth typed. “I think the box art on Switch 2 seems to be messy.”
“OG switch box art looks good,” says X user Jean-Luc. “I can get used to the red bar above, but the fine print text at the bottom… they should make an extra sleeve or sticker that they put on the shrink wrap.”
“The Switch 2 Case is God’s terrible,” writes Dewrules235. “Did they think that wasted red space is all a good idea? They kept it full art, replaced the logo and made a plastic red.”
It makes sense for Nintendo to prioritize this messaging. Switch 2 has three different game cards for the game. A card that works with Switch 2 only games, infamous game key cards, and both Switch and Switch 2 consoles. Popular X-account Nintendeal rounded up the game cards with a post detailing the differences and codes associated with each card.
Given the confusion surrounding Switch 2 game compatibility, key cards, and the 2 edition Switch 2 edition floating on the internet, fine printing could be a godsend in hindsight. Also, as many people are already confused with the Switch and Switch 2 console package, this game’s disclaimer might be useful for grandmothers who want their granddaughter to get the correct game of the correct system.
But yeah… that banner isn’t that hot.