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Nintendo Confirms Some Switch 2 Game Cards Will Be Download Key Only

Nintendo has confirmed that those sleek new Switch 2 game cards won’t always carry an actual game and will, instead, sometimes simply contain a key for a game download.

darthv7223d ago (Edited 23d ago )

If they are sticking to the same 32gb cards as SW1.... I can only imagine more SW2 games will go this route of key cards because they just won't fit. SF6 is 50gb so that will be a key cards game.

At least these are still physical unlike those one time code in a box games. So people can still sell / trade.

Knushwood Butt23d ago

The article states that Cyberpunk will contain a 64GB card. I wonder if it will then require an additional download too.

'At least these are still physical unlike those one time code in a box games. So people can still sell / trade.'

I wonder if they will lock these down so that you can't sell them on?

Vits23d ago

It's sort of inevitable, given that game sizes will probably expand. Additionally, the XtraRom that Nintendo uses to manufacture those cards has a substantial increase in price as capacity goes up. But then again, that type of memory is only rated for a 20 years lifespan, so I would backup any game physical or digital as soon as that becomes available.

CrimsonWing6922d ago

Why the hell does Nintendo stick with cartridges?

FinalFantasyFanatic22d ago

Probably less battery drain on the Switch, so the cartridges make sense in that respect. I know the PSP had its mini discs, but the Vita went back to cartridges, I wouldn't want the same thing for the Switch, especially as a portable machine.

CrimsonWing6922d ago

That’s actually a fair point I didn’t consider. Btw, love your name. FF fan, here, too!

FinalFantasyFanatic20d ago

Is it to safe to make a guess that you name is loosely based on the Red Wings from FF4?

badz14922d ago

Keep digging that grave, Nintendo

jznrpg22d ago

So lame. Use a bigger card or why?

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Pokemon Gen 10 Will Allegedly Be Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive, Location Revealed

Nintendo and The Pokemon Company's Pokemon Gen 10, codenamed Gaia, will be exclusive to the upcoming Switch 2, based on a new rumor.

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Nintendo Switch 2 getting a camera that works in handheld mode

HORI has unveiled a brand new camera accessory for Nintendo Switch 2 that’s compatible in handheld mode.

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Iceball20007h ago

Weird why Nintendo didn’t make an official one or have a built in one

… ooh yeah switch 2 second gen with OLED and maybe a camera built in with other things. Plus $100 price bump

badz1492h ago

what do you mean? you don't honestly believe that they don't already have this planned out by now?

badz1492h ago

so, instead of the Vita, Nintendo is emulating the PSP now? haha hilarious. I remember the PSP with its separate camera, TV receiver, GPS receiver, mic...what a time to be alive, eh Nintendo fanboys?

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Fast Fusion costs a fraction of Mario Kart World on Switch 2

Switch 2 launch title Fast Fusion is releasing for a budget-friendly price.

MastaMold10h ago

Cant wait getting it launch day. Fast RMX was good, me being a WipEout fan I will support rhis game.