Attention is drawn to the warning in the Nintendo Switch 2 manual that reads, 'Do not remove the shatterproof film.'
Ahead of the release of Nintendo's game hardware 'Nintendo Switch 2' on Thursday, June 5, 2025, a sentence in the 'safe use' manual prepared by Nintendo of Europe has attracted attention.
Nintendo publica el PDF del manual oficial de Nintendo Switch 2, que confirma película protectora en su pantalla - Nintenderos
Nintendo Tells Users Not To Remove The Film Layer From The Switch 2 Screen – NintendoSoup
https://nintendosoup.com/nintendo-tells-users-not-to-remove-the-film-layer-from-the-switch-2-screen/
Nintendo Warns Switch 2 Owners Not to Peel Off the Screen's Protective Film - IGN
https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-warns-switch-2-owners-not-to-peel-off-the-screens-protective-film
Nintendo's official website has slightly different specifications depending on the region. In Japan, you can download instruction manuals for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, but since there is no instruction manual included with the Nintendo Switch, you are directed to check the Nintendo Switch support site for instructions on how to use the console.
Download instruction manual | Support information | Nintendo Support
https://support.nintendo.com/jp/manual/index.html
Meanwhile, Nintendo of Europe, which is responsible for the European region, has published a safety guide for the Nintendo Switch on its official website.
Manuals & Documents | Nintendo Switch | Support | Nintendo UK
https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch/Manuals-Documents/Manuals-Documents-1200800.html
The Nintendo Switch 2 has not yet been released to the public because the manuals have not yet been released, but a user named Gavintendo discovered the manual on the game forum FamiBoards2. Based on the sentence, 'The screen is covered with a film layer designed to prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage. Do not peel it off,' he posted, 'It seems that it is a glass display with a plastic shatterproof film attached, just like the Nintendo Switch OLED display model .' Following Gavintendo's post, information has spread on overseas game news sites, such as 'Nintendo warns users not to peel off the film.'
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https://famiboards.com/threads/future-nintendo-hardware-technology-speculation-discussion-st-closes-june-5th-12am-jst-please-read-newest-staff-post.55/page-4550#post-1822772
However, as Gavintendo commented, the manuals for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch (OLED display model), and Nintendo Switch Lite published by Nintendo of Europe warn that 'the OLED display model has a shatterproof film attached, so do not remove it,' so this is not the first time that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been warned about this.
In addition, the statement regarding the shatterproof film is the 11th of 11 items in the 'Careful Usage' for the Nintendo Switch 2.
In addition, Nintendo lists the following precautions for use:
- The product's operating temperature is 5℃ to 35℃.
- Do not place in a humid location or in a location subject to sudden changes in temperature. If condensation occurs, turn off the power and wait until the water droplets dry.
- Do not use in dusty or smoky places.
- To avoid overheating, do not block the air intake or vents on the device or dock. If there is dust or foreign matter in the air intake or vents, remove it with a vacuum cleaner.
- Do not place anything on the AC adapter cable.
- When connecting an AC adapter, pay attention to the load capacity of the circuit.
- If you will not be using the AC adapter for a long period of time, unplug it from the outlet to prevent damage due to overvoltage.
・If the AC adapter becomes dirty, unplug it and wipe it with a dry, soft cloth. If the game console or accessories become dirty, turn it off, unplug it, and wipe it with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Avoid using solvents such as thinner. After cleaning, make sure the product is completely dry before using it again.
- Please be aware of your surroundings while playing.
- Be sure to charge the built-in battery at least once every six months. If the device is not used for an extended period of time, it may become unable to be charged.
By the way, the page for the Japanese Nintendo Switch OLED display model does not mention that it has a shatterproof film, but the Q&A answers, 'The OLED display is covered with a shatterproof film to prevent fragments from flying off in the event of breakage.'
[Switch] When I tried to put a screen protector on the OLED model, there was a sheet-like thing on the screen from the beginning. Can I peel it off and replace it?
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