According to a Nintendo representative, there are currently "no plans" to use Game-Key cards for first-party Nintendo Switch 2 games, suggesting it's just a third-party option.
Since it was revealed a few months ago, the Nintendo Switch 2 has faced a number of big controversies and issues from consumers. The high price of games is a big one, but another criticism that's been levied against Nintendo plenty over the past few months is the confusing and controversial Game-Key cards.
The official Nintendo Switch 2 specs have been revealed, and we're left with some questions.
If you don't remember, Game-Key cards are essentially access cards similar to codes in a box that let you download a game instead of it being stored on the cartridge itself. This is being seen as a massive blow to physical collectors and has generally been received very poorly, although it's only looked like third-party games are using them so far.
Considering the fact that we only know about a few first-party Nintendo Switch 2 games right now, it's been hard to gauge whether Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World are bucking the trend for Game-Key cards or proving...
