Nintendo warns against removing Switch 2 screen protector

As the Switch 2's launch approaches this week, Nintendo has issued an important advisory about the console's protective screen film. The company has released a downloadable PDF containing health and safety guidelines for the new system (via NintendoSoup).

A key section on "Careful Usage" states: "The screen features a protective film layer designed to prevent glass fragmentation if damaged. Do not remove this film."

This means the adhesive layer serves as a safety feature to contain potential glass shards if the screen breaks. Removing it could compromise this protection.

When unboxing your Switch 2 in the coming days, be mindful not to peel off this vital protective layer accidentally.

Nintendo's guidelines also recommend avoiding use in "dusty or smoky environments" - suggesting you might want to skip bringing it to nightclubs or antique bookstores.

"Remember to charge the built-in batteries at least semi-annually," Nintendo advises. "Extended periods without use may permanently disable battery charging capability." Though with Mario Kart World launching alongside, you'll likely keep it powered regularly.

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Other safety reminders include common sense precautions: "Avoid exposing devices to open flames, microwaves, direct sunlight, or extreme temperatures."

After years of anticipation and leaks, Nintendo will officially launch the Switch 2 this Thursday, June 5, 2025. Some customers already received early deliveries last month, with unboxing videos briefly surfacing online before Nintendo took them down.

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