Overview

• Nintendo has reaffirmed the use of bitter-tasting coatings on Switch 2 cartridges to deter accidental ingestion by children and animals.
• Switch 2 cartridges include Game-Key Cards, which in some cases serve as access keys without containing game data.
• Developers Takuhiro Dohta and Kouichi Kawamoto confirmed the unpleasant taste, discouraging users from licking the cartridges.
• The Switch 2 is set to release on June 5, 2025, with pricing at $450 for the standard system and $500 for a bundle including Mario Kart World.
• Preorder delays caused by tariffs have not impacted the confirmed launch date or pricing strategy for the console.