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The Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for a little over a month, and it’s already selling well. Despite the popularity of the original Switch, record-breaking sales weren’t a given for the Switch 2. The ...

Nintendo has addressed concerns regarding the Switch 2's high price point, supply versus demand, and issues regarding Game-Key Cards. During a general Q&A at its annual shareholders meeting, Nintendo ...

Nintendo sent out a survey to individuals about Switch 2 game-key card system, physical cartridges, and digital downloads of games, and the link appeared online. While it isn’t possible to actually ...

Nintendo has revealed that third-party publishers were consulted regarding ideas for Switch 2 Game-Key Cards. Game-Key Cards are one of the most controversial aspects of the recent Nintendo Switch 2, ...

Nintendo adds a new wrinkle to its game-distribution system. Here's what game-key cards are, how to spot them, and a workaround if you prefer physical games.

Facepalm: Nintendo's Switch 2 has flown off store shelves, but the console's new physical media format has developers and players equally frustrated. The company's decision to limit cartridge options ...

In a promising reversal for game key card haters everywhere, R-Type Dimensions 3 publisher Inin Games has announced it will be able to support a physical release on Switch 2 that contains the entire ...