A new rumor coming from multiple sources suggests one of the biggest fan annoyances with the Switch 2 may soon be at least partially addressed.

Nintendo adds a new wrinkle to its game-distribution system. Here's what you get with a game-key card and how to tell what you're really buying before you check out.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is approaching, and for at least some of its launch catalog, companies are opting for Game-Key Cards rather than fully on-cart physical games. This has understandably not been ...

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MicroSD Express cards have been around for a while, but there are only a few on the market as creative professionals haven’t ...

Nintendo Game-key cards are a new innovation with the Nintendo Switch 2 and should not be mistaken for the regular game card. This is exactly the type of thing that is going to catch your granny ...

I know there was a lot of complaints when this news was released, but a lot of folks seems to not even realize that this isn't even new to Switch 2. As mentioned in article, the Switch had some games ...

Nintendo has dispelled concerns about first-party titles appearing on Game-Key Cards, clarifying that its internally developed games will avoid the new physical format. Furthermore, multiple ...

TL;DR: The Nintendo Switch 2's Game Key cards, offering download codes instead of full physical games, sparked debate among collectors. Ubisoft chose this format for Star Wars Outlaws due to ...

"Gee, I sure wish there was a game distribution method that had all the drawbacks of physical but also had all the downsides of digital" said no one ever. Click to ...

Once the eShop loads, look for the Redeem Code option in the main menu. On the Switch 2, this appears in the left navigation ...