Anyone who just picked up the new Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch 2 may want to consider applying a screen protector before settling into regular use. Although the new Switch 2 model comes with a factory-applied film over its display, same as the original version of the console, that layer is not primarily intended to protect against scratches.
The reason is simple: repeatedly sliding the console in and out of its dock can potentially leave marks on the screen. The Switch 2 dock itself does not necessarily scratch the device, and plenty of systems have gone through extensive use without any such damage as of October 2026. However, dust, grit, or other harder debris caught between the display and one of the dock's interior surfaces can act as an abrasive as the system moves past it. Reports of dock-aligned scratches have existed since the Switch 2's launch, and they are not exclusive to the system, either, as its predecessor was even more prone to scratches. The Switch 2 dock gives the console a bit more room than its predecessor, potentially reducing the risk, but not eliminating it.
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