The Switch 2 shipped with a factory‑applied film on its OLED panel, and the first thing many owners do is rip it off. A livestream of a speedrun on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom went viral because the play…

The film is a thin polymer layer that covers the entire display out of the box. Engadget notes the temptation to peel it away, but warns against it. Removing the film exposes the glass to scratches, fingerprints, and …

The Switch 2’s protective film isn’t optional

Nintendo’s decision to pre‑apply the film reflects a shift in how handhelds are handled. Early adopters used to sandbag their devices with cloths and wipes; the film eliminates that step. Because the OLED is more vuln…