"On Friday, retro and arcade game publisher ININ Games surprisingly announced it's been able to "recalculate production" on offering a physical version of R-Type Dimensions III for the Switch 2 because "Two days ago Nintendo announced two new smaller cartridge sizes for Nintendo Switch 2." Physical games on the Switch 2 have been something of a contentious topic; full physical games are reportedly expensive for developers, while game-key cards don't actually have the game on the cart."
"But later in the day, ININ removed that line from its post and published a significant correction: "There has been no official announcement or confirmation from Nintendo concerning cartridge storage capacities. Any references to specific storage sizes should not be interpreted as official information from Nintendo." However, it will still be able to offer the physical Switch 2 version of R-Type Dimensions III, though by tacking on €10 to the retail price."
ININ Games said it could "recalculate production" to offer a physical R-Type Dimensions III for the Switch 2, citing reported new smaller cartridge sizes from Nintendo. The company later removed that claim and corrected that there has been no official announcement or confirmation about cartridge storage capacities. ININ will still offer the physical Switch 2 version but will add €10 to the retail price. Reporting and leaks suggest cost is a major barrier to full on-cartridge releases, with developers facing choices between a 64GB cartridge or game-key cards. Cartridges have been reported to cost about $16, and a NYU games professor suggested rising memory costs may be a factor.
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