Nintendo Switch 2 Box Art Sparks Controversy Among Fans

The Design Dilemma

While the art itself for the new Nintendo Switch 2 game boxes is beautiful, with Donkey Kong Bananza looking particularly striking, many Nintendo fans have taken to Reddit and social media with one gripe – the large red slab across the top of the game boxes and centred logo is a problem.

A Minor Issue Amidst Controversy

Given the controversy around Switch 2 game prices, this feels like a minor issue, but it’s the kind of design ‘fail’ that many die-hard fans pick up on and can’t overlook.

The Upgrade Edition Conundrum

Some fans have even joined the dots that suggest the new Switch 2 box art is bringing back the centred logo design of the old Wii U packaging – a console that was a notorious failure for Nintendo.

Fan Reactions

• "It is but it’s very obvious they’re trying to differentiate between switch 1 and 2. Don’t want to go the wii u route lol." – snk50 on Reddit
• "Funny the wii u logo was in the middle too, are we about to witness another console fail (sarcasm)." – SonicHokage on Reddit

Aesthetic Disagreement

I can personally see the point many of these fans are expressing, particularly as the art itself is beautifully rendered and Nintendo has a history of creating impactful illustrations.

Hidden Artwork

To mask and hide this artwork, for new games like Mario Kart World, but particularly Switch 2 Editions of classics like Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, feels wrong. The art is hidden behind a slab of red, with a small logo and then caked-over with the kind of disclaimer text usually reserved for the rear of a box.

Conclusion

Many fans are expressing their disappointment with the new Nintendo Switch 2 box art design, particularly with the large red slab and centred logo. While it may be a minor issue amidst the controversy surrounding Switch 2 game prices, it has sparked a heated discussion among fans and collectors.

FAQs

Q: What is the issue with the Nintendo Switch 2 box art?

A: The main issue is the large red slab across the top of the game boxes and centred logo, which many fans feel hides the beautiful artwork and is a departure from the previous Switch box design.

Q: Why do fans prefer the old Switch box design?

A: Fans prefer the old Switch box design because it has a small logo in the corner, which they feel is more understated and allows the art to take center stage.

Q: Is the new Switch 2 box art a nod to the Wii U?

A: Some fans believe the new Switch 2 box art is a nod to the Wii U packaging, which had a centred logo and was not well-received by fans and critics.