Certain Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Games Are "Game-Key Cards" For DownloadsNintendo Switch 2 will introduce Game-Key Cards, which are digital download keys, rather than traditional physical cartridges.
A begrudging defense of Nintendo's "Game-Key cards" for the Switch 2Game-Key cards require downloads for every console, complicating gameplay and storage compared to traditional physical copies.
Certain Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Games Are "Game-Key Cards" For DownloadsNintendo Switch 2 will introduce Game-Key Cards, which are digital download keys, rather than traditional physical cartridges.
A begrudging defense of Nintendo's "Game-Key cards" for the Switch 2Game-Key cards require downloads for every console, complicating gameplay and storage compared to traditional physical copies.
Farewell physical media - some Nintendo Switch 2 games aren't on the cartsNintendo Switch 2 features 256 GB internal storage, enabling new game delivery methods using 'game-key cards' for digital downloads.
Xbox Celebrates Microsoft 50th Anniversary With Nostalgic ThemesMicrosoft celebrates 50 years with Xbox promotions including digital downloads and nostalgic themes.
Why some Switch 2 carts won't have games on themNintendo Switch 2 will feature game-key cards enabling large games' retail presence through downloadable content instead of physical cartridges.
Farewell physical media - some Nintendo Switch 2 games aren't on the cartsNintendo Switch 2 features 256 GB internal storage, enabling new game delivery methods using 'game-key cards' for digital downloads.
Xbox Celebrates Microsoft 50th Anniversary With Nostalgic ThemesMicrosoft celebrates 50 years with Xbox promotions including digital downloads and nostalgic themes.
Why some Switch 2 carts won't have games on themNintendo Switch 2 will feature game-key cards enabling large games' retail presence through downloadable content instead of physical cartridges.
Switch 2 Has Physical Game Collectors Freaking Out, And Elden Ring Is A Perfect ExampleSwitch 2's transition to 'Game Key Cart' models could spark major shifts in physical game ownership and collecting.Nintendo's pricing strategy for physical editions is pushing fans towards more digital downloads.
Boxed video game sales collapse in UK as digital revenues flattenThe UK's video game market has shrunk by 4.4% due to declining boxed sales, while music sales continue to rise significantly.Gamers are shifting from physical purchases to digital formats and subscriptions, impacting traditional retail models.
28 Xbox 360 Games To Buy Before The Store Closes This MonthThe Xbox 360 marketplace is shutting down in July 2024, leading to the loss of unique indie games and digital downloads.