From VICE · Brent Koepp · · 50s
Nintendo Won't Stop Physical Game Sales
Nintendo confirms physical Switch 2 games stay available despite digital trends.
In brief
Nintendo confirms physical Switch 2 games stay available despite digital trends. Nintendo says it will not abandon physical game media for its Switch 2 console. Originally reported by VICE.
Nintendo Physical Games
Nintendo says it has no plans to abandon physical media for Switch 2.
“We have no plans to abandon physical media”
Nintendo Switch 2 Formats
Switch 2 supports cartridges, game-key cards, and digital downloads.
“Nintendo Switch 2 supports traditional cartridges, game-key cards, and digital downloads”
Game-Key Cards Explained
Game-key cards unlock downloads but require internet for initial game installation.
“Inserting one lets you download the game to your Switch 2’s system memory”
Physical vs Digital Pricing
Physical games cost more due to cartridges, packaging, and distribution expenses.
“Physical releases involve costs such as chips, cartridges, packaging, assembly, transportation, and retail distribution”
Download Codes in Boxes
Some physical boxes contain download codes instead of cartridges.
“Nintendo confirms that some publishers may distribute Switch 2 Edition games this way”
Nintendo's Consumer Preference
Nintendo takes consumer preferences into account when releasing game formats.
“We take consumer preferences very much into consideration”
The one thing
Nintendo says it will not abandon physical game media for its Switch 2 console.
