Nintendo Switch 2 screen comes with a protective film that should not be removed

Nintendo has officially announced that the Switch 2 screen comes pre-applied with a protective film that should not be peeled off. It is needed not only for scratch protection, but also to hold glass fragments together if the screen gets damaged, similar to some smartphones.

My Nintendo News notes that the warning appeared on official Nintendo of Europe channels and in the console’s manual. It states:

“The screen of the device is covered with a film that prevents fragments from scattering if damaged. Do not remove it.”

This approach is new for the Switch, with the exception of the OLED model, which already featured similar protection. The film can be removed to be replaced with another one if the original is damaged, but it is better to leave it on so that the screen is protected from impacts, scratches, and dirt.

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Cover author: Nintendo. Cover source: Gigazine