The game cartridges for the Switch 2 have sparked a variety of responses from fans all around. The introduction of game-key cards by Nintendo is considered contentious because these cards essentially grant access to digital games, much like what Sony and Microsoft have been doing for some time now. Seeing Nintendo adopt this practice has left many feeling disheartened.
A problem that has exacerbated the situation is the decision by some third-party publishers to opt for game-key cards instead of physical copies. Surprisingly, several of these publishers have chosen game-key cards over physical Switch 1 games, which has resulted in only a handful of actual physical games being available on the Switch 2.
As I type this, it’s been verified that these listed games will be actual, tangible ones, not requiring an internet connection.
- Mario Kart World
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
- Donkey Kong: Bonanza
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
- Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
Every second Switch 2 game announced will need an internet connection to download the game onto your hybrid console. While it’s reasonable for larger games like Street Fighter 6 to be digital-only, it’s hard to swallow smaller titles like Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster being digital-only as well. The scarcity of traditional physical games is regrettable.
It’s disheartening to discover that games from Switch 1 with physical copies are essentially digital versions, or game-keys, on Switch 2. Games like Raidou Remastered and the Dragon Quest HD-2D collection were physical on the first Switch, so it seems illogical to find them as digital keys on the second one. It’s possible that these last-gen ports will receive upgrades, but it’s still hard to accept given the circumstances.
It’s likely that there will be more authentic game cards for Nintendo’s latest system appearing soon, as they seem to be focusing on creating full physical cartridges, which is great news for fans. The success of Cyberpunk 2077 sales on the ‘Switch 2’ might encourage other publishers to recognize the value of physical games. This shift is quite a departure from what we saw in Nintendo’s previous generation, where digital codes in boxes were more common – a surprising change given that physical games have made a comeback during this era.
Indeed, a box on the Switch 2 contains the necessary codes, which were put there by Split/Fiction, causing quite a stir among fans as they tilted their heads in amazement.
It’s crucial for Nintendo to improve its approach towards its dedicated fanbase and physical collectors. The significance of tangible game cartridges should not be overlooked, and transitioning away from them feels misguided. A harmonious existence between physical and digital games is both feasible and desirable.
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2025-06-15 15:12