@Thomystic for now it is as it was just said at an investor meeting. Will it stick? Who knows. Right, one would hope with higher sales for game cards at some point 128gb and maybe even 256gb (by near end of Switch 2 life) are coming. It's just that pesky AI that is ruining or delaying the chances.
@Anti-Matter the reality here is games that CANNOT run on the game card (much slower than SD Express and Internal storage) i.e. Star Wars Outlaws wouldn't have a Switch 2 version AT ALL physically.
Also if GKC is gone Switch 2 wouldn't get a physical version of the next Call of Duty or similar games like Final Fantasy Remake/Rebirth/Revelation. You do realize Rebirth is like 109gb?
If we want a way to resell GKC (at this moment) is the only way until 256gb or 512gb Game Cards exist for Switch 2.
And if you say "I don't care" well you would be bringing the PS5/PS6 no disc news to people on Switch 2.
I've been looking for something like this for a while that won't brick the system. Also just moved and I've misplaced my Switch 2 dock setup completely so my Switch 2 has gotten basically no usage.
@Maxz good story but at the end of the day if I buy Mario Kart World physical then I can physically sell it someone else to get money back to buy other things like food and clothing.
When you buy Mario Kart World digitally you cannot, that is all this is about. Nothing else.
@Warioware yeah I'd love if the revision gave two microSD Express slots. That would be incredible for the storage problem Switch 2 has with Game Key Cards/digital games.
@JetmanUK steam deck runs it on very low 720p with FSR at 40-60 fps (I have tested this in the first 3 missions for about 4 hours today). I'm sure will run very well on 5070Ti when I get that PC re-setup.
I'd imagine with a custom build they could get low/med/high settings mix running 1080p DLSS with 30-40fps on Switch 2. Maybe even better since this is a in house engine not Unreal. As well due to the hidden performance mode with Hitman on Switch 2.
Might just double dip this one depending on how it feels after one completion just like I did for Resident Evil 9 on Switch 2. So far it's excellent.
It's just mostly a re-skinned and prettied up 64. Love that game, but this isn't what I wanted from Nintendo. And definitely not from the Starfox IP.
I feel a bit gaslit by people saying this is fine and should be excited for it. Yes prequel added in, yes mouse aim, yes flying and aiming split between even two humans in the same room.
This is still (to me) insert Nintendo game here re-released + shiny graphics "with Wii motion controls". I hope people enjoy it but this is unnecessary when I'd rather have an actual NEW video game. This is not that.
We've had MK World and DK Bonanza since last as new current gen only games. One was excellent the other a dud. Yes Yoshi coming this month. Everything else was "Wii U" over form Switch 1.
@larryisaman last I saw at least in Europe it was the worst selling version in that region. Unsure about US or rest of the world. I bought and finished on PC then picked up on discount the Switch 2 version.
If needed that's fine. I already had a feeling it would be a bit too paired back for Switch 2 with all the action this game will have sometimes. This is calling me to play on PC, but still very interested to see how the Switch 2 version turns out.
It's unfortunately likely to by June/July 2026 and is happening by start of 2027. It sucks but if they want to stay close to BOM costs depending on their plan it's gonna hit sooner than later. If someone is interested in a Switch 2 hardware then 2026 might need to be the year.
Well best game on card. If it was Fallout 3 or New Vegas or say a Morrowind remake yeah I'm be irritated. Sucks for those interested in Oblivion/F4 though.
@The_Nintendo_Expat dang and I thought I was cynical. We are probably just old and have seen when some of these beloved IPs were at their peak.
I've played MP4 and it's fine.... I love MP1+2 but 4 is more in the realm of 3 and a bit stranger. Hard to say if I suggest it for someone that doesn't like 3.
I personally loved Mario Wonder even though I was skeptical at launch. It's not one of the best 2D Mario games but its much better than anything Nintendo has made in decades.
Yeah my poor F-Zero...feels bad to say it might live or die with 99 which can be a fun time if you play SNES F-Zero. But it is no GX, but no game is and I feel we either get a remaster or they are too scared to touch it because it's borderline the perfect racer.
I think there is a large audience that dislikes aspects of BotW/TotK blandness of open world/emptiness in dungeons. It kind of took the soul of 3D Zelda games and threw it away in many ways. The sad part is those are the two things I enjoyed of those games the most since the story was so bad and the bosses were frankly unfun and annoying. It's not all gloom especially in user sentiment and Nintendo loves Zelda and will keep experimenting plus remastering older games. I'm still waiting for a Link Between Worlds remaster.
So it's basically 10/10 if you are good with symmetrical joysticks and happy to see the C button gone. Sounds like the best controller in a long time for many people for a fraction of the Pro controllers with PROPER joysticks.
Well also I see this being a problem on the speed of the SD Express cards also. I wouldn't be shocked if it was forced to be installed on internal (faster than SD Express) 256 SSD. Let's hope it's no more than 60-70 gb total.
He's rarely wrong and this is again not one of those times. Nintendo should have made the left joycon a dpad or at least tried to make buttons more like a dpad. It just sucks as bad as it did on Switch 1 in handheld.
It franky means yes, no, or maybe. All depends on the scope of the game.
Every single Casey Hudson RPG has just targeted the the newest more powerful consoles and PC. If I guessed it will miss Switch 2 or at best a super gen late port.
If you look for sales of any of the brands there isn't much besides on the PlayStation side this year tbh. And those sales are still muted vs other years with newer games or releases also.
There still are a few options in the US for joycons and pro controllers at select retailed. For Switch 2 it's been as expected or slightly better than it should be for a VERY poor Black Friday sales overall.
My issue isn't with sales honestly is still the Game Key Cards existing for games that shouldn't use them. Outlaws is a great pick up but that's probably it sadly.
@MSaturn yep right on about every point. If you really think about it it's very on brand for the 'new Nintendo' with piracy take downs and control over their IP. Yeah they do release themselves strictly on game cards but that's only because they get a cut on the price as well they know it will sell better than GKC. 3rd parties unless very inclined will just use GKCs for all their games. Better get used to them, digital or just realize you won't buy many if few games on Switch 2 in its whole lifetime.
Shocked they effectively are looking at close to 900-1080p (I'm sure it's 480-540p DLSS upscaled) and 50-60fps in handheld. It does look very cut down versus other consoles and especially PC though impressive non the less.
Told you in the previous article he wasn't stating the real reason. Also it is a bandwidth problem with game cards vs SD Express and S2 internal storage. It's been exhausting talked about on other forums over the last few weeks.
We will see most if not all 3rd party AAA games strictly GKC just because of that (unless the game's engine doesn't require I believe more than 400mbps that the game cards hit for their limit), not that they really want to but because it's the only way without being digital only on Switch 2.
It's gonna be a hell of a generation for Nintendo to have to skirt answers on the 3 different bandwidth storage limitations for game on Internal, SD Express and Game Cards.
It "protecting IPs, games, and companies products with game key-cards" then why does Nintendo not use them? Generally Nintendo themselves are more egregious when it comes to lawsuits related to piracy of video games not say Capcom, Namco or even Square.
Nothing of that concept makes sense unless there wasn't any Switch 2 game cards. And those exist so yeah, no.
Paid DLC expansion before release? God this is so low low ball scumbag move. It's still real time also. They are trying to bury the Pokemon IP it seems. Just absolutely horrific.
I wish people would really vote with their wallets but lots of Pokemon fans are so weak it's embarrassing.
Bro it's Virtual Boy, this is chaos with headaches and weird feeling in your eyes from red/black graphics.
This price of the accessory or Expansion Pak is the least of our human problems. People say whatever but I guess people really never tried the Virtual Boy in real life hahaha.
@topsekret well any non Nintendo AAA games are mostly over 70gb if not reaching 100gb now unless they are smaller/shorter experiences. That's just where AAA games are heading.
Something like Star Wars Outlaws is as well but they brought it down via methods on Switch 2 to about 20-25gb. Currently on my PC it is almost 69gb of space. Not all companies try to compact them down or even CAN. Also Outlaws was made on a proprietary game engine snowdrop. And FF7 games are Unreal so probably also an engine issue it cannot be much smaller in size.
I just checked the Matrix DEMO on PS5 is 26gb. Unreal can bloat game sizes. And that's just a demo.
Does this suck absolute-damn-lutely. But there may not be if any options for FF7 Remake to get on a 64gb game card if it's well over that size. But I would still consider Square cheaping out here if it lands under 64gb digital, seems still something like they'd do.
@1UP-HUSKY there are only 64gb game cards still, this is known. We still have no idea when smaller nor larger game cards will be available. If ever unfortunately.
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Re: Poll: Did You Get Into The Duskbloods Switch 2 Beta Test?
Very interested in a more pvp focused Noghtreign not with classes but special characters.
Re: Rumour: Diablo IV Is Reportedly Coming To Switch 2 "Very Soon"
The game fine.... definitely nothing like Path of Exile II. I guess it's worth a story playthrough. 🤷
Re: Moonlighter 2 Launches In September, Physical Confirmed For November
That character design is AWFUL, sigh.
Re: DayZ Brings Gritty, Zombie-Survival Multiplayer To Switch 2 Next Month
@FrowardCoast440 I know this and read it, I was suggesting what could have been a good price for an old game. Which they don't care to do apparently.
Re: DayZ Brings Gritty, Zombie-Survival Multiplayer To Switch 2 Next Month
Maybe $70 game card physical, and $40 digital.
Re: Industry Analyst: Sony's Shock Physical Announcement Unlikely To Influence Nintendo's Plans
@Thomystic for now it is as it was just said at an investor meeting. Will it stick? Who knows. Right, one would hope with higher sales for game cards at some point 128gb and maybe even 256gb (by near end of Switch 2 life) are coming. It's just that pesky AI that is ruining or delaying the chances.
Re: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Will Run At 30fps On Switch
..well then you might as well only have a Switch 2 physical version then. Just moronic behavior from Konami.
Re: Industry Analyst: Sony's Shock Physical Announcement Unlikely To Influence Nintendo's Plans
@Anti-Matter the reality here is games that CANNOT run on the game card (much slower than SD Express and Internal storage) i.e. Star Wars Outlaws wouldn't have a Switch 2 version AT ALL physically.
Also if GKC is gone Switch 2 wouldn't get a physical version of the next Call of Duty or similar games like Final Fantasy Remake/Rebirth/Revelation. You do realize Rebirth is like 109gb?
If we want a way to resell GKC (at this moment) is the only way until 256gb or 512gb Game Cards exist for Switch 2.
And if you say "I don't care" well you would be bringing the PS5/PS6 no disc news to people on Switch 2.
Re: Review: Gulikit Portable Dock For Switch 1 & 2 - A Light, Elegant Travel Companion
I've been looking for something like this for a while that won't brick the system. Also just moved and I've misplaced my Switch 2 dock setup completely so my Switch 2 has gotten basically no usage.
Re: Nintendo May Be The Last Bastion Of Physical Games As Xbox's Project Helix Is Set To Ditch Discs
@Maxz good story but at the end of the day if I buy Mario Kart World physical then I can physically sell it someone else to get money back to buy other things like food and clothing.
When you buy Mario Kart World digitally you cannot, that is all this is about. Nothing else.
Re: Poll: What's Your Switch 2 Game Of The Year So Far?
For me it's between RE9 or Mina, though have been playing through Pragmata.
To me it seems of all games reception it's likely Pokopia with RE9 close.
Re: Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Is Getting A Switch 2 Release This September
Nah, no point when DLC is not on disc/cartridge.
Re: Opinion: 30 Years On, I've Finally Come Around On The N64 Pad
Absolutely disagree. It had its time, but even by the time GameCube controller came it blew by the N64 controller with ease.
Re: Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Switch 2 Resolution And Frame Rate Revealed
@Warioware yeah I'd love if the revision gave two microSD Express slots. That would be incredible for the storage problem Switch 2 has with Game Key Cards/digital games.
Re: "It's Actually Been Pretty Smooth" - Infinity Ward On Getting Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Running On Switch 2
@Jimmy_G_Buckets To many people anything that is not inherently American is woke at this point. The term has been destroyed beyond belief.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews For 007 First Light Are In
@JetmanUK steam deck runs it on very low 720p with FSR at 40-60 fps (I have tested this in the first 3 missions for about 4 hours today). I'm sure will run very well on 5070Ti when I get that PC re-setup.
I'd imagine with a custom build they could get low/med/high settings mix running 1080p DLSS with 30-40fps on Switch 2. Maybe even better since this is a in house engine not Unreal. As well due to the hidden performance mode with Hitman on Switch 2.
Might just double dip this one depending on how it feels after one completion just like I did for Resident Evil 9 on Switch 2. So far it's excellent.
Re: Star Fox Is Finally Getting Another Game, Out June 2026 Exclusively On Switch 2
It's just mostly a re-skinned and prettied up 64. Love that game, but this isn't what I wanted from Nintendo. And definitely not from the Starfox IP.
I feel a bit gaslit by people saying this is fine and should be excited for it. Yes prequel added in, yes mouse aim, yes flying and aiming split between even two humans in the same room.
This is still (to me) insert Nintendo game here re-released + shiny graphics "with Wii motion controls". I hope people enjoy it but this is unnecessary when I'd rather have an actual NEW video game. This is not that.
We've had MK World and DK Bonanza since last as new current gen only games. One was excellent the other a dud. Yes Yoshi coming this month. Everything else was "Wii U" over form Switch 1.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Keeps On Selling And No One Can Stop It
@larryisaman last I saw at least in Europe it was the worst selling version in that region. Unsure about US or rest of the world. I bought and finished on PC then picked up on discount the Switch 2 version.
Re: 007 First Light Shaken By Delay On Switch 2, Now Releasing After Other Consoles
If needed that's fine. I already had a feeling it would be a bit too paired back for Switch 2 with all the action this game will have sometimes. This is calling me to play on PC, but still very interested to see how the Switch 2 version turns out.
Re: Nintendo Is Considering A Switch 2 Price Hike This Year, According To New Report
It's unfortunately likely to by June/July 2026 and is happening by start of 2027. It sucks but if they want to stay close to BOM costs depending on their plan it's gonna hit sooner than later. If someone is interested in a Switch 2 hardware then 2026 might need to be the year.
Re: Oblivion, Skyrim And Fallout Switch 2 Physicals Will All Be Code-In-A-Box, Bethesda Confirms
Well best game on card. If it was Fallout 3 or New Vegas or say a Morrowind remake yeah I'm be irritated. Sucks for those interested in Oblivion/F4 though.
Re: Absolum's First Free Content Update Arrives Next Month
@CRASH64 Hades 2; Hollow Knight Silksong
Re: PSA: Apex Legends Switch Version Shutting Down This August
@The_Nintendo_Expat dang and I thought I was cynical. We are probably just old and have seen when some of these beloved IPs were at their peak.
I've played MP4 and it's fine.... I love MP1+2 but 4 is more in the realm of 3 and a bit stranger. Hard to say if I suggest it for someone that doesn't like 3.
I personally loved Mario Wonder even though I was skeptical at launch. It's not one of the best 2D Mario games but its much better than anything Nintendo has made in decades.
Yeah my poor F-Zero...feels bad to say it might live or die with 99 which can be a fun time if you play SNES F-Zero. But it is no GX, but no game is and I feel we either get a remaster or they are too scared to touch it because it's borderline the perfect racer.
I think there is a large audience that dislikes aspects of BotW/TotK blandness of open world/emptiness in dungeons. It kind of took the soul of 3D Zelda games and threw it away in many ways. The sad part is those are the two things I enjoyed of those games the most since the story was so bad and the bosses were frankly unfun and annoying. It's not all gloom especially in user sentiment and Nintendo loves Zelda and will keep experimenting plus remastering older games. I'm still waiting for a Link Between Worlds remaster.
Re: Review: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2) - A Big, Bold Reimagining, And A First-Class Port
IQ looks fairly good but 30fps is no go, 40fps minimum. I have a PS4 30fps copy of this game already and don't need a duplicate.
Great for anyone that is their first time with Remake though, enjoy.
Re: Review: Gulikit TT Pro / TT Max Controllers For Switch 1 & 2 - The New Standard For Third-Party Pads
So it's basically 10/10 if you are good with symmetrical joysticks and happy to see the C button gone. Sounds like the best controller in a long time for many people for a fraction of the Pro controllers with PROPER joysticks.
Put a TT Max grey on order to find out myself.
Re: Rumour: Call Of Duty's Nintendo Release Is Apparently On Target For 2026
Well also I see this being a problem on the speed of the SD Express cards also. I wouldn't be shocked if it was forced to be installed on internal (faster than SD Express) 256 SSD. Let's hope it's no more than 60-70 gb total.
Re: Nintendo Reveals First New Joy-Con 2 Colours For Switch 2
Looking for a d-pad....
Sees no d-pad.
Nope, worthless to me.
Re: "This Just Didn't Fit Into My Gaming Lifestyle" - Hideki Kamiya Isn't Happy About Switch 2's Lack Of A D-Pad
He's rarely wrong and this is again not one of those times. Nintendo should have made the left joycon a dpad or at least tried to make buttons more like a dpad. It just sucks as bad as it did on Switch 1 in handheld.
Re: Review: F-Zero GX (GameCube)
Still the best racing game ever created, only downside is difficulty.
Re: Absolum's First Major Update Arrives Early Next Year, Here's What's Included
Best game this year, easily. Nothing is close not even H2 or HKS.
Re: Star Wars: Fate Of The Old Republic Announced, But Will It Skip Switch 2?
It franky means yes, no, or maybe. All depends on the scope of the game.
Every single Casey Hudson RPG has just targeted the the newest more powerful consoles and PC. If I guessed it will miss Switch 2 or at best a super gen late port.
Re: Switch 2 Black Friday Deals Are A Bit 'Meh', But Here Are The Best We've Seen
If you look for sales of any of the brands there isn't much besides on the PlayStation side this year tbh. And those sales are still muted vs other years with newer games or releases also.
There still are a few options in the US for joycons and pro controllers at select retailed. For Switch 2 it's been as expected or slightly better than it should be for a VERY poor Black Friday sales overall.
My issue isn't with sales honestly is still the Game Key Cards existing for games that shouldn't use them. Outlaws is a great pick up but that's probably it sadly.
Re: Video: After Six Wonderful Years, Zion Is Leaving Nintendo Life
Unfortunate and also good news. When someone leaves it's cool that others have something they are looking forward to do for work.
Re: Game-Key Cards A "Sales Strategy Decision", Says Resident Evil Requiem Director
@MSaturn yep right on about every point. If you really think about it it's very on brand for the 'new Nintendo' with piracy take downs and control over their IP. Yeah they do release themselves strictly on game cards but that's only because they get a cut on the price as well they know it will sell better than GKC. 3rd parties unless very inclined will just use GKCs for all their games. Better get used to them, digital or just realize you won't buy many if few games on Switch 2 in its whole lifetime.
Re: Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay On Switch 2 Emerges From Tokyo Game Show
Shocked they effectively are looking at close to 900-1080p (I'm sure it's 480-540p DLSS upscaled) and 50-60fps in handheld. It does look very cut down versus other consoles and especially PC though impressive non the less.
Re: Game-Key Cards A "Sales Strategy Decision", Says Resident Evil Requiem Director
Told you in the previous article he wasn't stating the real reason. Also it is a bandwidth problem with game cards vs SD Express and S2 internal storage. It's been exhausting talked about on other forums over the last few weeks.
We will see most if not all 3rd party AAA games strictly GKC just because of that (unless the game's engine doesn't require I believe more than 400mbps that the game cards hit for their limit), not that they really want to but because it's the only way without being digital only on Switch 2.
It's gonna be a hell of a generation for Nintendo to have to skirt answers on the 3 different bandwidth storage limitations for game on Internal, SD Express and Game Cards.
Re: Newcomers Can Break Final Fantasy VII Remake With New Difficulty Settings
Why not two game cards? I'd rebuy the game even at $70 if I had to eat +$30 ($15 each) for the 64gb cards after paying $40.
Something needs to be done before launch Square. It's not like the PS4 and PS5 versions aren't BOTH 2 discs.
Re: Nintendo Is "Acting To Protect The Industry" With Switch 2 Game Key Cards, Says Ex-Capcom Composer
It "protecting IPs, games, and companies products with game key-cards" then why does Nintendo not use them? Generally Nintendo themselves are more egregious when it comes to lawsuits related to piracy of video games not say Capcom, Namco or even Square.
Nothing of that concept makes sense unless there wasn't any Switch 2 game cards. And those exist so yeah, no.
Re: No Switch 2 "Upgrade Path" For Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Planned
I want to play the Switch 2 version but in physical game card form like Switch 1 where the game is on the card.
Square sucks.
Re: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Charges Onto Switch 2 In 2026
Seems interesting and character designs are better Fire Emblem characters so far. Hopefully it turns out good.
Re: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting DLC Featuring Two Different Mega Raichu
Paid DLC expansion before release? God this is so low low ball scumbag move. It's still real time also. They are trying to bury the Pokemon IP it seems. Just absolutely horrific.
I wish people would really vote with their wallets but lots of Pokemon fans are so weak it's embarrassing.
Re: Dragon Quest VII Gets Reimagined For Switch And Switch 2 In Early 2026
Either Switch 1 or PS5 copy I guess. Square man there is NO way this is larger than 64gb even in Unreal engine. Square you suck.
Re: ICYMI: If You Want To Play Virtual Boy Classics, You'll Need To Buy One Of Nintendo's Accessories
@dustinprewitt You under estimate the power of the Nintendo fan (boy/girl) greatly.
Re: ICYMI: If You Want To Play Virtual Boy Classics, You'll Need To Buy One Of Nintendo's Accessories
Bro it's Virtual Boy, this is chaos with headaches and weird feeling in your eyes from red/black graphics.
This price of the accessory or Expansion Pak is the least of our human problems. People say whatever but I guess people really never tried the Virtual Boy in real life hahaha.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake For Switch 2 Slips Into 2026, Game-Key Card Confirmed
@topsekret well any non Nintendo AAA games are mostly over 70gb if not reaching 100gb now unless they are smaller/shorter experiences. That's just where AAA games are heading.
Something like Star Wars Outlaws is as well but they brought it down via methods on Switch 2 to about 20-25gb. Currently on my PC it is almost 69gb of space. Not all companies try to compact them down or even CAN. Also Outlaws was made on a proprietary game engine snowdrop. And FF7 games are Unreal so probably also an engine issue it cannot be much smaller in size.
I just checked the Matrix DEMO on PS5 is 26gb. Unreal can bloat game sizes. And that's just a demo.
Does this suck absolute-damn-lutely. But there may not be if any options for FF7 Remake to get on a 64gb game card if it's well over that size. But I would still consider Square cheaping out here if it lands under 64gb digital, seems still something like they'd do.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake For Switch 2 Slips Into 2026, Game-Key Card Confirmed
@1UP-HUSKY there are only 64gb game cards still, this is known. We still have no idea when smaller nor larger game cards will be available. If ever unfortunately.
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Patch Adds 60fps Mode, But There's A Catch
@ear_wig I don't think there will be a statement. It will just be found out of it does or not via someone random that buys it.
Re: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Patch Adds 60fps Mode, But There's A Catch
Good news for physical collectors, hopefully it's on the card.
Re: Poll: Three Months In, How Would You Rate Switch 2's Library So Far?
Quantity? Great
Quality? Poor, only really two games worth buying outright at the MSRP prices. Donkey Kong Bananza and Hollow Knight Silksong.
Re: Rumour: Sony Is Gunning For The Switch 2 With A Handheld, Dockable PS6
Sounding like it will have a minimum double the ram as Switch 2. It's gunning for past Switch 2 or an Xbox Ally X.