Are we talking about the same Nintendo that said it was impossible to have smaller than the current 64gb game key cards? If so, then yes... up is indeed down. It's hard to bash Nintendo when the competition keeps saying hold my beer and one up'ing each other in the "we suck" category, which has made GKC's almost become a necessary evil, and now that I've had to succumb to them... they are talking about releasing actual real media? Yeah, I want it, but I won't be happy about it.

@LastFootnote Very true, it looks like this may never make its way into my collection.

While I'm not a fan of GKC's, I have contributed to the problem of them. For myself though, I can say it's because the competition has sucked so much that I've pretty much written them off and went straight Steam/Nintendo. Going Nintendo the best option for most games (although terrible) is a GKC. Steam because if I'm not going to actually physically own it, I want it cheap....really cheap.

Maybe on a good sale I'd pick this one up.

Didn't read the article yet... Only came for the comments. As soon as I saw the headline, I knew I had to be here.

@Kiz3000 They may have updated it, but I'm seeing they are saying Dec. 4th at the bottom of the article.

The fact we have to call attention to Nintendo offering a 32gb card in 2026 is sad. If I'm not mistaken when the Switch 2 was launching Nintendo was adamant that smaller cards than the 64gb weren't possible. With that said, I'll be picking this up.

Herzog Zwie - my number one favorite Genesis game from back in the late 80's early 90's. The fact you have it on the list makes me happy.

@Serpenterror I agree, I already own roughly 120 physical Neo Geo games, before duplicates and multiple platforms... but that's not what it's about.

NEOGEO AES+ launches in November.

I can't imagine why physical would be dying, I'm sure it has nothing to do with stores getting 5 copies of a new title only to be restocked weeks later.... Hmmmm... there's something there I just can't put my finger on it.

We are witnessing a truly historic race to the bottom in the gaming industry right now. So much so that my most anticipated part of it is getting a console released 35 years ago.

Retro collection? Yes, please.

@batmanbud2
The release date is right up top in the sidebar of the article.
13th Mar 2026

While I'm mostly a fight stick person, I picked up both variations of the 8bitdo leverless about a month ago and they seem pretty good. It takes some getting used to, but I'm starting to feel a little more comfortable with the inputs and can see how they are more accurate than the stick overall.

If I didn't already have 3 other 8BitDo keyboards I might consider this as it has a neat look. As is, I've got one of my current keyboards shelved due to lack of space. Probably going to pass on this one.

@MegaVel91
Same here, I have a central storage with each home getting a small workbench / storage for materials. One big building with long rows with pictures hung on the end of each to easily identify and store works wonders keeping organized.

Being someone who was heavily invested in the Xbox ecosystem, I'm glad I made the move to distance myself when they raised GamePass up to $30 a month. At this point, it's just Microsoft doing Microsoft things, sorry to hear for the actual people who will be affected along the way.

Been a while since I played this game. Never finished it so maybe now is a good time to

All of this a big reason why the Neogeo aes+ will be my next system. I’m honestly over modern gaming.

@idkmyname I mean if you're going to be fair about it. There are a few certain places in the world that have absolutely horrible human rights issues, yet sell the rest of the world their stuff all day every day... and we buy it.

Ordered this day one with the shipping saying it’s on the way. It’s going to look good sitting next to my other three SNK books

@Bunkerneath Where are you seeing it say it's a switch 2 game? I think they are saying the switch 1 release in October of 2025.

Not gonna lie, it made me giggle.

@jsty3105 That's a very fair analysis and most likely the reality. I was simply point out that there is a market for one. Heck a lot of people buy switches and don't like playing them in handheld. They just want the next Nintendo system to play their Nintendo games on. In this case as it would be much cheaper system to build, but not eat into game sales as the games would be compatible with both Switch and whatever you would call the Switch TV as named here. Regardless... I'd love it and have wanted a Nintendo console since the switch was released.

@jsty3105 I would love a Switch TV, I'd use it side by side with my Switches. Why, because while I can dock my switches I don't really for a couple of reasons:
1. They run hotter, sometimes a lot hotter. And heat is the enemy of electronics. With a docked only model it would be much easier to build in a more efficient heat solution. Some might even say you could up the power a touch at no cost.
2. I love to have my switches in cases that don't fit in a dock and I hate having to remove the case just to play it on a tv.
3. Less hardware means cheaper to make and sell.
4. While I like having the option of docking my system, I'm much more of a handheld player. But if I could easily do it with the cross saves then I would much more often I'm sure.

I'd probably buy two right away, one for my living room and one for my office.

Sometimes I just like to sit back, take a breath and see how stupid things can get. Well played Bethesda, well played.

Guardian Heroes on the Saturn was a great game, Sega didn't make it though, only published it. Treasure was behind that game.
I'd be happy with collections for Phantasy Star, Golden Axe, VF and streets of rage. Probably would need to combine the SoR and GA games to make a full cart though.

As my friend Robbie who's a wedding singer would say "Geez, you know that information might have been a little more useful to me yesterday"

In observance of GKC's everywhere, I just spent $1,000 on the NEOGEO AES+ Ultimate yesterday. Modern gaming makes me miss the games of the 80's and 90's even more. In this case, it's a waste of plastic.

Not really feeling it for her as Lara...Par for the course on modern movies though, so at least they are consistent.

@Bunkerneath Was just going to say the same thing.

@DennisReynolds I ended up just getting on the Xbox Series X as well. I would much much rather have the Switch 2 for the play anywhere factor, but for now that one is gonna just sit in the sealed case I guess.

It's one of my absolute favorite series, sadly just like MHS2, I may have to wait until the following generation to play it. I loved 2 when it came out on the switch, but had to wait to play it until the switch 2 for the stable frame rates otherwise I get to feeling a bit ill. Seems like 3 is doing the same thing to me.

It's honestly sad that when I read "Physical edition confirmed", my first thought was it's a Key Card.

MHS is one of my favorite franchises so I'm getting it no matter what. With that said, MHS2 on the switch has such poor frame rate as to be almost unplayable at times. I waited until the Switch 2 came out to really dig in, where I put in roughly 130 hours to date. I really wish companies made games that ran well on the systems they are designed for and not well here it is, wait till next gen to really get the performance out of it that it deserves.

@Madao Almost kinda sorta agree. I have a no GKC policy unless it's one of a very small handful of games that I truly have to have, or I get it at on sale digital price. Ie... I will not buy an average game in the GKC format, but I'll still get them when they actually have a value based on the criteria above. I knew going into this generation I'll end up with 10 GKC's or less compared to the roughly four hundred and fifty games I have on the Switch 1.

Being a supporter of xbox since day one, I'm honestly done with them at this point.

It honestly looks terrible. I haven't even watched it, and I want my money back plus a little extra for emotional damage.

I've owned at least 4 3DS (Recently sold a day one). Currently have the 3DS XL Year of Luigi and a New 3DS XL Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. The MH4 Ultimate is my go to over anything I've owned.

VF is at the top of my fighting games list, so this is a match made in heaven... Nevermind, it's a Game Key Card. Sadly I'm on the edge of dropping support of my Switch 2. Remember the good ole days when Nintendo said GKC's were an option, but not all games would be GKC's.... (Yeah, I didn't believe them either)... well here we are where pretty much all the 3rd party games are GKC's. This generation has been a colossal disappointment.

Wish there was a physical copy coming. Here's to hoping one of the companies that shall not be named picks this up for a release.

Looks good, I'm in. It's a key card, I'm out. This generation has been a disaster for physical collectors. On a happy note though, maybe I'll pick it up on Steam for $10 bucks at some point, I'm not completely opposed to digital, just have to pay the right price for not actually having the game.

Hasbro is an absolutely atrocious company. They have single handedly destroyed some of the best brands of the 70's & 80's in the last 5 years in my opinion.

This is why I have around 450 Switch 1 games and only 2 Switch 2 games. Going to have to buy some books to fill in the spot on my shelf I had reserved for this generation.

Really does look like cosplay

@snil4 Agreed, they definitely are making a big push towards digital this new generation.

@Nep-Nep-Freak Right there with you, I've purchased 2.5 Switch 2's and I am completely satisfied with what I've paid. Mind you I have always looked at them as a Switch Pro, so I get lots of use from mine. The .5 is in that I paid for half of my sons, the other was for my wife.

The +20% on trades means nothing when the trade value can go up and down day to day. Ie, a store near me closed and the coupon says I can get an extra 20% trade from 1/15 to 1/30. What's to stop Gamestop from reducing the trade value by 20% the day before and keeping it low during this period? So the feel good bonus could mean nothing, also as trade is based on inventory if everyone is trading at this time that would lower the value as they top off the inventory.

Hopefully a better quality control than some of their other offerings (X5s broken left trigger).