Nintendo Switch 2 UI Revealed: Early Unboxing Video Showcases System Settings and Start-Up Process

With anticipation at a fever pitch, the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to generate buzz as the next evolution in Nintendo’s hybrid gaming platform.

Set for official release on June 5, 2025, the successor to the wildly popular Nintendo Switch has already made waves through a series of leaked unboxing videos, giving fans and analysts alike an unprecedented look at its startup experience and expanded system settings.

This week, a user under the name popsculture2 obtained a Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of its official launch and published a comprehensive, eleven-minute walkthrough online.

The video offers the most detailed look yet at the new console's user interface (UI), setup process, and a host of system settings that expand on those found in the original Switch.

For context, the original Nintendo Switch—released in March 2017—has been a commercial juggernaut, selling over 125 million units worldwide and solidifying Nintendo’s place in both portable and home gaming markets. The new footage, which follows previous snippets showing the unboxing and boot process, reveals a UI that will be familiar to existing Switch users, retaining much of the navigation and system logic that defined the first console.

According to the walkthrough, the Switch 2 setup includes new customization options, enhanced account management, parental controls, and expanded accessibility features.

This aligns with gradual information Nintendo has shared since officially unveiling the console during its April 2024 Nintendo Direct. A notable moment in the video occurs when popsculture2 attempts to download games from their digital library.

The console prompts for a system update, but indicates the device is already running the latest firmware available.

This interaction appears to confirm that, as of now, the rumored patch enabling support for all Nintendo Switch (Switch 1) titles has not yet been distributed, echoing Nintendo’s measured approach to backwards compatibility. While this latest incident is one of several leaks leading up to launch, it stands out due to the clarity and scope of information presented on the Nintendo Switch 2’s inner workings.

With just over a week remaining before the official release, fans can expect these early previews to continue surfacing, fueling discussion around the console’s enhancements and software support. Nintendo has not issued a formal response to the accelerated wave of unboxings, but these inadvertent previews give the gaming community fresh insights as the company prepares to launch its most ambitious hardware yet.

As the June 5, 2025, release date approaches, the focus remains on how Nintendo will leverage its platform’s improvements to sustain its leadership in the gaming industry.

Keep an eye on the Nintendo eShop and official Nintendo Direct announcements for the most accurate updates on game availability and Switch 2 system features.

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