In summation, a game-key card doesn't contain the full game on the physical cartridge. Instead, it's a "key" that lets you ...

Writing in a Bluesky thread discussing the performance of the Outlaws' Switch 2 port [which is only available as a download ...

A Game-Key card has a "key" stored on it that prompts a download of the game data from Nintendo's servers the first time you insert it.

Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards have been controversial with consumers, but Star Wars Outlaws seems to have a good reason ...

Instead, gamers need to download the entire game from the internet, and then keep the card inserted to play.

Nintendo can’t get enough of cartridges. Even its digital downloads are turning into “Virtual Game Cards” on the Nintendo Switch. After an April update, each game you own digitally will ...

Japan's National Diet Library has confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 game-key cards are not eligible for preservation in its ...

Switch 1 backwards compatibility is not enabled out of the box on Switch 2, so you need that firmware update in order to be able play old games on the new system.