Nintendo's Switch 2 features a significant change with its new game carts, now colored red and labeled as 'game-key cards.' Unlike traditional cartridges, these cards do not contain game data; instead, they serve to license access to the digital versions of the games. Players must download the game after inserting the card, which has met criticism for being potentially confusing and disappointing to some developers and fans. However, proponents argue that game-key cards could streamline future game distribution and mitigate costs associated with traditional cartridges.
While all first-party Nintendo games are expected to be released on-cart, other publishers may choose to release their Switch 2 titles on 'game-key cards.'
This shift could be confusing for consumers, despite Nintendo's plans to clearly mark the packaging of game-key card titles.
The biggest plus point to game-key cards is that they are an improvement on the current equivalent, which is... nothing at all.
Some developers have expressed skepticism towards the game-key card model, claiming it may be 'lame' or 'disheartening' for the gaming experience.
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