The article discusses concerns regarding Game-Key cards, highlighting a shift from traditional game copies that are playable immediately out of the box. While downloading patches is common, the need to fully download a game every time a Game-Key card is used complicates gaming for families or friends sharing games. Preservation issues arose with older consoles like Wii U and 3DS, as Nintendo's server shutdowns render digital-only titles unplayable. The physical media's gradual decline is attributed to manufacturing costs, further pushing gamers toward digital solutions.
Normally, the physical copy of a game is playable right out of the box—this saves time and internal storage space. However, Game-Key cards require full downloads each time they are used.
In 2023, Nintendo shut down online servers for its Wii U and 3DS consoles, impacting game preservation and leaving physical game cards as the only playable option.
Game-Key cards necessitate re-downloading the game for each console use, losing the quick accessibility and storage efficiencies of traditional physical copies.
Physical game releases have been declining due to the cost of manufacturing physical products versus the efficiency of digital downloads.
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