As we march ever closer to the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, smaller details will slowly become apparent, which will help ensure that the system moves units and that the people who don’t know much about it understand what the system is all about. That includes knowing what to look for when they get into stores. Sure, you could just look for the “Switch 2” branding, but you could also be on the lookout for the box that it comes in. Via some Hong Kong stores, we have a better look at the packaging of the new console compared to the original Switch that came before it.
As you’ll see above, and as noted by Nintendo Soup, there are some key differences between the two versions, including the Nintendo Switch 2 box actually being a little shorter than the previous console’s packaging. The reason that stands out is that the new system is bigger in many ways, and yet the box is smaller. More than likely, Nintendo got very clever and economical with how everything was placed in the box so that there wasn’t a lot of “fluff.” After all, a smaller box costs less to make.
Is this the most important thing about the Switch 2? No, it’s not, but that’s not the point. The point is that we’re continuing to get information about the system, and that’s a good thing. We’re 10 days away from the system’s arrival, and the news continues to mount about what the system will be like and when we’ll learn even more.
For example, one of the biggest pieces of news in the last few days was that there may be a Nintendo Direct on the Switch 2’s launch week or the week after it. We only know of a few exclusive titles on the Switch 2 right now, and the ones we know about, outside of its racing launch title, have precious few details. As such, the Nintendo Direct would be the best way to handle any lingering doubts about the console’s hardware lineup and give fans something to look forward to overall.
The other big question about the system surrounds the sheer number of systems that Nintendo will have available at launch. Certain rumors/statements make it seem like Japan will have over a million units at launch. If Nintendo can match or double that in other key regions, we may be on the verge of the biggest console release in history. We’ll have to wait for more information as it comes.
