@PikminMarioKirby would be far worse to deny games access to the platform. It's bad for the gamers and everyone involved. What a stupid short sighted comment.
They should have just used regular SD cards and allowed them to be installed on the system. SD cards are cheap. I don't care if it's running the game off the card, that makes no difference to me.
@HugoGED either way it's just a game saved to a piece of storage. Wether it's housed in it's own little piece of plastic or the plastic of the system itself. If I lose the card I lose the game. If I lose the switch and buy a new one I can still download the game again for free.
@DTfearTheBEARD it doesn't run at 60fps on Steamdeck. What you talkin' bout? Unless you drop everything to the lowest settings maybe? What you're seeing is the 30fps vsync bug
@Grim yes it uses a game key card which is just a digital download. The person I was responding to wanted a real physical on the cart version. But the carts Nintendo is using run at half the speed of the internal memory. That's why Ubisoft did Star Wars Outlaws as digital only, the carts are too slow for asset streaming. The physical carts are NOT SD Express. They run at 400mbs, express is 800+ and the internal NVME storage is even faster.
@tonyp1987 I doubt it. Game key cards are significantly slower than the system memory or SD express. I've bought 2 physical games and now I'm done with it.
@Bunkerneath what's the difference in you downloading the game into your internal storage in your big piece of plastic and having it ready for you to play whenever you want or another another storage piece encased in a smaller piece of plastic that comes in a box?
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Re: Video: We've Played Assassin's Creed Shadows On Switch 2 - Here's 12 Minutes Of Gameplay
Looks very crispy
Re: Opinion: 20 Years Later, Need For Speed: Most Wanted Is Still The Series' Best Outing
Most Wanted U!!!
Re: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Update Announced, Here Are The Patch Notes
So what's the point in owning physical if the game on the cart is not even the same game a few days later?
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Lands Another Update On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Just waiting on the first sale and I'll bite.
Re: Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 Rating Spotted Online
@PikminMarioKirby would be far worse to deny games access to the platform. It's bad for the gamers and everyone involved. What a stupid short sighted comment.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws Gets Another Switch 2 Patch, Further Improves Performance And Visuals
I'll wait for the first time it goes on sale. Too much else to play atm
Re: Fantasy Roguelike 'Absolum' Isn't Out Yet, But It's Already Getting An Animated Series
If any game deserves a show it's Hades
Re: Video: Square Enix Shares 37 Minutes Of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 'Seabed' Gameplay
@topsekret I also will not be buying the gkc. All digital and stored on my own physical media called a micro SD express card.
Re: Video: SEGA Shares "First Look" At Yakuza Kiwami 3's Combat Gameplay
I think it's safe to assume all games are key card unless otherwise specified. No need for it in the title every time. It's kind of annoying
Re: Review: Hades 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Bewitching Sequel That's A Spell Off Perfect
I have it downloaded, can't wait to play!
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Director Highlights The Speed Problem With Switch 2 Game Cards
They should have just used regular SD cards and allowed them to be installed on the system. SD cards are cheap. I don't care if it's running the game off the card, that makes no difference to me.
Re: Aspyr Brings Deus Ex Remastered To Switch Next February
@illmatic20xx doesn't look like it needs one. Very poor effort after just watching the dynasty warriors 3 remastered trailer
Re: New Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Trailer Showcases The Remakes' Fresh Features
Please square... FF3/6 remake! Your 2dHD style was designed for that game in mind.
Re: Capcom Switch 2 Launch Title Gets Its First Big eShop Discount
Great port of a great game
Re: Square Enix Shares Close-Ups Of Stunning Chrono Trigger Character Artwork
I dunno, all the DQ games plus Chrono Trigger all just looking identical to Dragon Ball. I've never liked that.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Gets A Seven-Minute Overview Trailer
@FlamingBird it is on switch 2. Bumped to 4k
Re: Turbo Overkill: Ultimate Edition Gets A Surprise Release On Switch
Could use a Switch 2 edition
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 For Switch?
The price is ridiculous
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Receives Another Update On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
@DTfearTheBEARD yeah it's WiiU tech.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Receives Another Update On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
@HugoGED either way it's just a game saved to a piece of storage. Wether it's housed in it's own little piece of plastic or the plastic of the system itself. If I lose the card I lose the game. If I lose the switch and buy a new one I can still download the game again for free.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Receives Another Update On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
@DTfearTheBEARD it doesn't run at 60fps on Steamdeck. What you talkin' bout? Unless you drop everything to the lowest settings maybe? What you're seeing is the 30fps vsync bug
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Receives Another Update On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
Kind of pissed I bought the physical version after finding out it loads 30% faster with the internal storage. https://youtu.be/So4UCbQfKYM?si=TYALdkLJlAn2f6uZ
Re: Publisher Acclaim Is Hosting Its Own Showcase Today
I can see they are trying to become a Devolver, but it's going to take some time.
Re: Exclusive: Bloober Team Bigs Up The Switch 2 With 'Cronos' Live-Action Trailer
@Grim yes it uses a game key card which is just a digital download. The person I was responding to wanted a real physical on the cart version. But the carts Nintendo is using run at half the speed of the internal memory. That's why Ubisoft did Star Wars Outlaws as digital only, the carts are too slow for asset streaming. The physical carts are NOT SD Express. They run at 400mbs, express is 800+ and the internal NVME storage is even faster.
Re: Exclusive: Bloober Team Bigs Up The Switch 2 With 'Cronos' Live-Action Trailer
@tonyp1987 I doubt it. Game key cards are significantly slower than the system memory or SD express. I've bought 2 physical games and now I'm done with it.
Re: Exclusive: Bloober Team Bigs Up The Switch 2 With 'Cronos' Live-Action Trailer
Such a cool game. Don't sleep on this one guys.
Re: Star Wars Outlaws 'Switch 2 Title Update 1' Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@ShonenJump121 I don't see why not
Re: Ubisoft Releasing Star Wars Outlaws Switch 2 Demo "Later This Year"
@Coffeeglitch how is releasing a demo a bad idea?
Re: UK Charts: Mario Kart World Takes The Lead While Cronos Sees Weak Sales On Switch 2
@Bunkerneath what's the difference in you downloading the game into your internal storage in your big piece of plastic and having it ready for you to play whenever you want or another another storage piece encased in a smaller piece of plastic that comes in a box?
Re: Review: Cronos: The New Dawn (Switch 2) - Strong Story Elevates Otherwise Safe Survival Horror
@Bunkerneath yeah, i totally want it to load much slower on a physical card.
Re: UK Charts: Mario Kart World Takes The Lead While Cronos Sees Weak Sales On Switch 2
@Bunkerneath do you seriously not by any downloadable games?
Re: Cronos: The New Dawn Gets A Launch Trailer Specifically For Switch 2
I have it downloaded. Just gotta get home from work
Re: 007 First Light Is More That Just Spies And Style, Launches March 2026 On Switch 2
@spacely_sprockets then don't buy the plastic
Re: CD Projekt Reveals 75% Of Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Sales Were Physical In Opening Month
@DiamondJim it was the same price digital though
Re: Gear.Club Unlimited 3 Speeds Onto Switch 2 Later This Year
GC2 is on sale for a couple bucks right now.
Re: Video: We've Played Cronos: The New Dawn On Switch 2
@slaine you don't buy any indie games?
Re: Gear.Club Unlimited 3 Speeds Onto Switch 2 Later This Year
The first two were alright. Depends on the price.
Re: Video: Uh Oh, Elden Ring On Switch 2 Has Issues In Handheld Mode
@Ulysses we haven't even seen gameplay of duslkbloods yet. How could you write it off already?
Re: Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Gets A Free Demo On Switch 2
I tried it. Definitely better than the first one.
Re: Cronos: The New Dawn Delivers Scares And Thrills In Its Best Trailer Yet
Looks so good. Preordered!!
Re: Best MicroSD Express Cards For Nintendo Switch 2
Getting anything but the Samsung 256 in Canada is pretty much impossible. I had to import the Sandisk 512 from US Amazon and pay stupid tariffs on it.
Re: Best Pixel Art Nintendo Switch Games
Good list except for missing Katana Zero.
Re: Cronos: The New Dawn Gets A Deep Dive Trailer, And It's Looking Awesome
@SpaceboyScreams Johnnymind is this you?
Re: Cronos: The New Dawn Gets A Deep Dive Trailer, And It's Looking Awesome
@JohnnyMind lol why such a long post for a game and trailer you're not interested in? 😅
Re: Futuristic Deep Sea Adventure 'Glaciered', Swims Onto Switch 2 This Winter
There's a demo on steam if you want to try it.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
The Katana Zero DLC with a Switch 2 upgrade
Re: Nintendo Rolls Out Version 1.1.1 Update For Game Builder Garage On Switch 2
Why the hell haven't they added mouse support to Mario Maker. That is such a no brainer.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.3.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Danrenfroe2016 I'm using this https://a.co/d/iatfaN5
Re: Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Gets Proper Physical Release On Switch 2
Update: now KONFIRMED.
Way to miss that one guys
Re: EA Doesn't Currently Have Plans To Bring Battlefield 6 To Switch 2
Hard to have an audience for a game if you don't release the game.