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Nintendo Stands Firm on Physical Cartridges Amid Digital Shift

5/17/2025

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Nintendo reaffirms its commitment to physical game cartridges for the Switch, even as game-key cards emerge for the Switch 2. President Doug Bowser highlights the significance of tangible games and strong ties with retailers. Amid rising popularity of game-key cards among third-party developers, worries linger about their potential effects on the gaming landscape.

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Nintendo reaffirms its commitment to physical game cartridges for the Switch, even as game-key cards emerge for the Switch 2. President Doug Bowser highlights the significance of tangible games and strong ties with retailers. Amid rising popularity of game-key cards among third-party developers, worries linger about their potential effects on the gaming landscape.