Nintendo has taken a lot of flak for the use of Game-Key Cards with Switch 2 games, which has resulted in an embarrassing rejection from the Japanese government, one that subtly condemns their use.

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for a little over a month, and it’s already selling well.

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Nintendo Of America CEO Doug Bowser defends the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its games. In addition, he discusses and argues about the console's divisive game Key Cards. Many of the statements ...

It’s fair to say Nintendo’s new Game-Key Cards for Switch 2 have sparked a passionate response. When Nintendo pulled back the curtain on Switch 2 last month, it confirmed that several new Switch 2 ...

With Switch, Nintendo is currently offering the platform friendliest to physical game collectors, but the existence of game-key cards for Switch 2 has the holdouts from the supposedly inevitable ...

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 ...

When Nintendo revealed the Switch 2, it showcased the console's Game-Key Cards feature, which enables the storage of a small amount of data on the cartridge, with the remainder of the game being ...

Following the announcement of Octopath Traveler 0 during yesterday's Nintendo Partner Direct, some fans are seeing their excitement turning into irritation upon hearing the news that the Nintendo ...

Nintendo has put out a survey asking Switch and Switch 2 owners their thoughts on buying digital and physical versions of games, opening up the floor for the many, many people who hate 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 ...