@Jack_Goetz final fantasy tactics is a free update. I'm ok with paying 1€ for the upgrade it's better than no upgrade at all and game key card only like beyond.
@Dman10 my kids (9 and 5) play their 3ds and switch and they are really happy I bought physical games. And I buy physical game because it's easier to share gzmes with my kids and because they don't take storage space on the switch1 and 2 , 3ds, wiiu... Cyberpunk physical doesn't take much of my storage space, the digital version would take 60gb nope. So no game key card for me and I don't have a ps5 and series because I hate the fact that you need to instal games to play on them and if you want to play more than 5 games you have to erase others, game key is even worst because at least on psbox most of the games are all on the bluray
this direct was a confirmation that nintendo direct lost all hype for me because I'll never buy a game key card and everytime they announce a new third party game, my only question is: game key card or real physical ? and this direct was really bad everything I wanted is GKC so I'll pass and may be some day If it's 5/10€ I'll consider them. And nintendo needs to give indies dev kits.
@Willo567 I don't buy games on eshop at full price just indies. I mostly buy physical version, I only game on my switch. The last playstation I own was the ps4 And I bought may be 20 games on it, I hated the mandatory install for the disc because when I wanted to play another game I always had to erase another game because the 500gb memory what always full. On switch it was plug and play like it used to be. I have only 140gb left on my switch memory my 256gb is already full just with switch games from my backlog. I buy physical because I want to put the game and not have to wait for 60gb to download/instal everytime I want to play another game. I don't have xbox or ps console now because I don't like what they do with their console, so if nintendo do bad things I won't support the too, game key card is the worst of both world, it doesn't save any memory space, need big download and take place in the shelf for a piece of plastic. If a game is a game key card, I just play something else or wait for the game to be real cheap on eshop. I was so glad metal gear solid collection was announced on switch 1 but the physical was a real scam so I never bought the game physical or digital, I already played all the games when they released and I wanted a physical version for my collection, so I could replay them someday. Game key card are the worst thing and I'll never gonna buy any like I never bought any code in the box or bad physical version like the MGS collection on switch.
@HalBailman you can compare game's prices that are releasing at the same time, trails is full on switch 1 and ps5 for 60€. And on switch 2 it's in an empty cart for 70€. Like raidou or no sleep for kaname date that released on the same time on ps5 switch 1 and 2 for the same price
Hogwarts, cyberpunk or yakuza zero released years ago on ps5 of course they are cheaper on ps5 right now than the stupid game key cards version
@HalBailman raidou switch 1/switch 2 GKC same price 50€. No sleep for kaname date s1/GKC same price 50€. Yakuza zero GKC 50€ Rune factory guardians of azuma switch 1 60€/switch 2 edition 70€ / steam 60€.
Split fiction GKC 50€ psxbox 50€
They are doing a Game key card and selling the game at a price like they did a real physical version. They are doing the same as EA, so I'll treat them like EA.
@HalBailman and trails is 10€ more on switch 2 than ps5 or switch 1 with nothing in the cart. I really don't understand the beneficial part for the customer. But The beneficial part for me is that I don't have to cancel my switch 1 preorder.
"we believe that those who have bought a Nintendo Switch 2 will be eager to play this title on it."
Nope I'm playing the switch 1 version on my switch 2. I not touching any game key card just like I never bought any code in the box on switch 1
@LavaTwilight Totally agree, They should try. Nisa sells collector editions for 100$/200$ they know that it will sell even if it cost more. I rather pay more for a real physical, in the last months i bought the hundred line last defense 76€ physical imported from the us instead of 60€ on the eshop and atelier yumia too because they didn't release physical versions here in europe.
I'm buying the switch 1 version for my switch 2, if a game is a game key I'll ignore it or buy the switch 1 version. Beyond the horizons will most likely be my last falcom game if they release just game key cards and no switch 1 version. I have all the games they release on switch 1, I love their games but I won't buy any game key it's the worst of both worlds
the game is 65gb on pc, it will most likely be smaller on switch 2. I would have bought it on switch 2 but my 256gb sd express was already full on day one with my switch 1 transfert and I didn't install all my games, I had a 1gb sd card on my switch 1. I think I have 100gb left on my console. If the game had a real physical version I'd buy it day one but since it's a game key card I'll stick with the amazon luna version I already "own".
I already preordered the switch 1 version for my switch 2, just like raidou. no game key card in my house. And When I'll finished it, it will go next to the two others somnium's cartridges I already own.
@LikelySatan i have 136 cartridges slot in my switch 2 case (24 for the case + 3xgame case of 36 slot +1 game case of 4) so I can have all the game I wanna play when I'm on holiday or just in my bed playing 😉
@AussieMcBucket I think they said base game because the dlcs won't be included just like nintendo did with the dlc for the switch 2 edition of breath of the wild.
@Mando44646 it runs at 60 fps and have more aliasing it's 720p in handheld 1080p dock when the switch 2 version is 1080p in both mode. But it doesn't bother me since it runs at 60fps If you want to see it switchcorner did a video comparing the versions https://youtu.be/-sAVTWH-aAE?si=3qdhjTeaQxlS-SLw
@Doctor-Moo I bought the japan version for the switch 1 when it release and it's the same version as the digital version released in the west. and I bought the switch 2 update on the eu eshop
@Spider-Kev they released a switch 1 version in may. now it's a switch 2 edition version the switch 2 upgrade is in the cart like the zelda games, jamboree, rune factory azuma and kirby
I'm buying dk bananza and the switch 1 version for no sleep for kaname, no game key cards in my house. I bought raidou on switch 1 last month and it runs great on switch 2.
@PharoneTheGnome it's not a upgrade, you have an option in the switch 1 game to activate a discount price for the switch 2 digital version on the eshop. I bought the digital deluxe for 15€ but you can buy the normal edition for 10€. It's the eshop version so it doesn't need the switch 1 cartridge.
The only news we need about sonic crossworld is will the switch 2 version be a game key card ? Because right now SEGA is doing a really bad job with the switch 2 versions, all game key no upgrade.
@StewdaMegaManNerd may be they changed the fur color. did you watch the direct they showed that you can change the fur color for Dk. or maybe it just the lightning for this picture.
I hope nihon falcom gives the western release to marvelous instead of nisa for futur titles, but if they keep doing key card, beyond on will be my last trails. I'm ok with the delay because I still need to start reverie, and than daybreak 1 and 2, And 1st chapter.
And nisa charging 10€ more for an edition without the game, what a scam ! I'll buy the switch 1 physical edition to play on my switch 2
I'm still waiting for my japanese copy but my import store send it yesterday, may be I'll get it on monday. I think it would sale better if they release a physical version in the west.
I play solo or multi local with my kids, I'm thinking about buying the camera because I think my kids will love the jamboree games but I'll wait to see if they do something else interesting with it. I'll more interested in the mouse mode.
I "bought" it on luna when it was on sale, I would have bought it on switch if it was a proper physical release but I already have a licence to play it and I don't need another one. I'm buying daemon x machina on september, I'll support true physical games instead of key card.
I was considering buying it to play with my son, I'll wait for a huge discount on the eshop. We are playing it takes two on switch right now so we're good but digital only mean I'll wait for a 10€ price on eshop and if I have enough space on my card because 71gb...
I'm buying the switch 1 version to have it in my collection like the first 2 games, if they make an update i'll buy it but I rather own my game than buy a keycard even of that mean playing the switch 1 version on my switch 2. Game key cards are not welcome in my house. I'll buy the switch 2 version may be someday on the eshop at 5€
So disappointed by level 5 for this game, no physical after I waited all this year. I'll buy it in japan someday during a sale for 15€ and buy rune factory azuma in may instead.
I wanted to buy two physical copies to play local coop with multiple switch with my son, we do this with snack world and it great. With the multi now it seems it coop online only or two player on one console but the second player can't use his character.... Nope that bad and the last nail in the coffin is that it's digital only. Didn't they learn with the release of megaton musashi that it was a bad idea. 10 years I've been waiting for this sequel now it's a pass I'll wait for it to be on a deep sale. Level 5 fell so low what a disappointment.
@AshFoxX I really don't understand the EDF release problem, I want to play the games and I bought world brother and it wasn't the edf I wanted 😁 noe and noa made a really bad decision with the edf
Games are selling on switch, what a surprise! May be if they had released midnight suns it would had sold well too, I would had bought it if they released it. tactical and card games are great in handheld mode...
The game text is small in handheld and in my tv too I have a 1080p 32" tv as soon as I started the game I search for the option to change the text size... It's not impossible to read but it's uncomfortable, text size should be an option in all the games.
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Re: Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter Switch 2 Edition 'Upgrade Pack' Confirmed
@Jack_Goetz final fantasy tactics is a free update. I'm ok with paying 1€ for the upgrade it's better than no upgrade at all and game key card only like beyond.
Re: Mailbox: Game-Key Cards, Slacker Sakurai, Shapes & Beats - Nintendo Life Letters
@Dman10 my kids (9 and 5) play their 3ds and switch and they are really happy I bought physical games. And I buy physical game because it's easier to share gzmes with my kids and because they don't take storage space on the switch1 and 2 , 3ds, wiiu... Cyberpunk physical doesn't take much of my storage space, the digital version would take 60gb nope. So no game key card for me and I don't have a ps5 and series because I hate the fact that you need to instal games to play on them and if you want to play more than 5 games you have to erase others, game key is even worst because at least on psbox most of the games are all on the bluray
Re: SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans Of The Tide Brings A Ghostly Adventure To Switch 2 This November
Another third party, another game key card
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Needed A Partner Showcase With Pep; This Wasn't It
this direct was a confirmation that nintendo direct lost all hype for me because I'll never buy a game key card and everytime they announce a new third party game, my only question is: game key card or real physical ? and this direct was really bad everything I wanted is GKC so I'll pass and may be some day If it's 5/10€ I'll consider them. And nintendo needs to give indies dev kits.
Re: Octopath Traveler 0 Will Bring More Adventures To Switch 1 & 2 This Year
Switch 2 will be a game key card so I'll buy the switch 1 version
Re: Pac-Man World 2 Is Getting The Re-Pac Treatment
@PikminMarioKirby it's digital only on switch 2 and physical and digital on switch 1. It was written in the nintendo partner direct
Re: Ys X: Proud Nordics Allows Switch Players To Transfer "Clear Data" To Switch 2
Good But they forgot to put the game in the cart
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 31st July 2025
@Willo567 I don't buy games on eshop at full price just indies. I mostly buy physical version, I only game on my switch. The last playstation I own was the ps4 And I bought may be 20 games on it, I hated the mandatory install for the disc because when I wanted to play another game I always had to erase another game because the 500gb memory what always full. On switch it was plug and play like it used to be. I have only 140gb left on my switch memory my 256gb is already full just with switch games from my backlog. I buy physical because I want to put the game and not have to wait for 60gb to download/instal everytime I want to play another game. I don't have xbox or ps console now because I don't like what they do with their console, so if nintendo do bad things I won't support the too, game key card is the worst of both world, it doesn't save any memory space, need big download and take place in the shelf for a piece of plastic. If a game is a game key card, I just play something else or wait for the game to be real cheap on eshop. I was so glad metal gear solid collection was announced on switch 1 but the physical was a real scam so I never bought the game physical or digital, I already played all the games when they released and I wanted a physical version for my collection, so I could replay them someday. Game key card are the worst thing and I'll never gonna buy any like I never bought any code in the box or bad physical version like the MGS collection on switch.
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, 31st July 2025
More game key card games to ignore ?
Re: NIS America: Trails Beyond The Horizon Switch 2 Game-Key Card Release Is "Most Beneficial Option" For Fans
@HalBailman you can compare game's prices that are releasing at the same time, trails is full on switch 1 and ps5 for 60€. And on switch 2 it's in an empty cart for 70€.
Like raidou or no sleep for kaname date that released on the same time on ps5 switch 1 and 2 for the same price
Hogwarts, cyberpunk or yakuza zero released years ago on ps5 of course they are cheaper on ps5 right now than the stupid game key cards version
Re: NIS America: Trails Beyond The Horizon Switch 2 Game-Key Card Release Is "Most Beneficial Option" For Fans
@HalBailman raidou switch 1/switch 2 GKC same price 50€.
No sleep for kaname date s1/GKC same price 50€.
Yakuza zero GKC 50€
Rune factory guardians of azuma switch 1 60€/switch 2 edition 70€ / steam 60€.
Split fiction GKC 50€ psxbox 50€
They are doing a Game key card and selling the game at a price like they did a real physical version. They are doing the same as EA, so I'll treat them like EA.
Re: NIS America: Trails Beyond The Horizon Switch 2 Game-Key Card Release Is "Most Beneficial Option" For Fans
@HalBailman and trails is 10€ more on switch 2 than ps5 or switch 1 with nothing in the cart. I really don't understand the beneficial part for the customer. But The beneficial part for me is that I don't have to cancel my switch 1 preorder.
Re: Feature: "Never In My Wildest Dreams Would I Have Expected This" - Falcom President Talks 20 Years Of 'Trails' In Our Big Interview
"we believe that those who have bought a Nintendo Switch 2 will be eager to play this title on it."
Nope I'm playing the switch 1 version on my switch 2. I not touching any game key card just like I never bought any code in the box on switch 1
Re: NIS America: Trails Beyond The Horizon Switch 2 Game-Key Card Release Is "Most Beneficial Option" For Fans
@LavaTwilight Totally agree, They should try. Nisa sells collector editions for 100$/200$ they know that it will sell even if it cost more. I rather pay more for a real physical, in the last months i bought the hundred line last defense 76€ physical imported from the us instead of 60€ on the eshop and atelier yumia too because they didn't release physical versions here in europe.
Re: NIS America: Trails Beyond The Horizon Switch 2 Game-Key Card Release Is "Most Beneficial Option" For Fans
I'm buying the switch 1 version for my switch 2, if a game is a game key I'll ignore it or buy the switch 1 version. Beyond the horizons will most likely be my last falcom game if they release just game key cards and no switch 1 version. I have all the games they release on switch 1, I love their games but I won't buy any game key it's the worst of both worlds
Re: Ubisoft's Yves Guillemot Is Hopeful That Upcoming Switch 2 Port Can Revive Star Wars Outlaws
the game is 65gb on pc, it will most likely be smaller on switch 2. I would have bought it on switch 2 but my 256gb sd express was already full on day one with my switch 1 transfert and I didn't install all my games, I had a 1gb sd card on my switch 1. I think I have 100gb left on my console. If the game had a real physical version I'd buy it day one but since it's a game key card I'll stick with the amazon luna version I already "own".
Re: Review: No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES (Switch 2) - Fun Cast, Weak Twists In This Satisfying Spin-Off
I already preordered the switch 1 version for my switch 2, just like raidou. no game key card in my house. And When I'll finished it, it will go next to the two others somnium's cartridges I already own.
Re: Sonic Racing: Crossworlds On Switch 2 Will Feature The Full Base Game On Cartridge
@LikelySatan i have 136 cartridges slot in my switch 2 case (24 for the case + 3xgame case of 36 slot +1 game case of 4) so I can have all the game I wanna play when I'm on holiday or just in my bed playing 😉
Re: Sonic Racing: Crossworlds On Switch 2 Will Feature The Full Base Game On Cartridge
@AussieMcBucket I think they said base game because the dlcs won't be included just like nintendo did with the dlc for the switch 2 edition of breath of the wild.
Re: iFixit Performs A Full Teardown Of Nintendo's "P**s-Poor" Pro Controller
@RobertCorwen I found this
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/new-law-more-sustainable-circular-and-safe-batteries-enters-force-2023-08-17_en
Re: Nintendo Highlights Multiple Switch 2 And Switch Games Launching In July 2025
@Mando44646 it runs at 60 fps and have more aliasing it's 720p in handheld 1080p dock when the switch 2 version is 1080p in both mode. But it doesn't bother me since it runs at 60fps
If you want to see it switchcorner did a video comparing the versions
https://youtu.be/-sAVTWH-aAE?si=3qdhjTeaQxlS-SLw
Re: Fantasy Life i Switch 2 Physical Release And Photo Mode Update Announced
@Doctor-Moo I bought the japan version for the switch 1 when it release and it's the same version as the digital version released in the west. and I bought the switch 2 update on the eu eshop
@Spider-Kev they released a switch 1 version in may. now it's a switch 2 edition version the switch 2 upgrade is in the cart like the zelda games, jamboree, rune factory azuma and kirby
Re: Nintendo Highlights Multiple Switch 2 And Switch Games Launching In July 2025
I'm buying dk bananza and the switch 1 version for no sleep for kaname, no game key cards in my house. I bought raidou on switch 1 last month and it runs great on switch 2.
Re: Furukawa's Defence Of Game-Key Cards Ain't All That Convincing
@Max_the_German switch 2 edition use 64gb switch 2 cart, rune factory use the same cart as mario kart world.
https://youtu.be/LAmlWuLdiaI?si=2hbaYZO-HYxaUyFc
Re: UK Charts: There's No Stopping Mario Kart World And Switch 2
@PharoneTheGnome it's not a upgrade, you have an option in the switch 1 game to activate a discount price for the switch 2 digital version on the eshop. I bought the digital deluxe for 15€ but you can buy the normal edition for 10€. It's the eshop version so it doesn't need the switch 1 cartridge.
Re: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Officially Reveals Nickelodeon Collaboration
The only news we need about sonic crossworld is will the switch 2 version be a game key card ? Because right now SEGA is doing a really bad job with the switch 2 versions, all game key no upgrade.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Features Two-Player Co-Op, And You Can Even GameShare To Switch 1
@StewdaMegaManNerd may be they changed the fur color. did you watch the direct they showed that you can change the fur color for Dk. or maybe it just the lightning for this picture.
Re: Trails Beyond The Horizon Slips To Early 2026, But It's Also Coming To Switch 2
I hope nihon falcom gives the western release to marvelous instead of nisa for futur titles, but if they keep doing key card, beyond on will be my last trails. I'm ok with the delay because I still need to start reverie, and than daybreak 1 and 2, And 1st chapter.
And nisa charging 10€ more for an edition without the game, what a scam ! I'll buy the switch 1 physical edition to play on my switch 2
Re: New Fantasy Life i Update Lands On Switch 1 & 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Disappointing that the new camera isn't in the switch patch yet.
Re: Fantasy Life's New Entry Has Already Hit Its First Major Sales Milestone
I'm still waiting for my japanese copy but my import store send it yesterday, may be I'll get it on monday. I think it would sale better if they release a physical version in the west.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Excited At All For Switch 2 GameChat?
I play solo or multi local with my kids, I'm thinking about buying the camera because I think my kids will love the jamboree games but I'll wait to see if they do something else interesting with it. I'll more interested in the mouse mode.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Tells Studios "Do Not Underestimate The Physical Edition"
Buying cyberpunk, mario kart and guardians of azuma cartridges day one and fast fusion on the eshop but No game key cards for me
Re: Opinion: Switch 2 Finally Gives Star Wars Outlaws A Second Chance
I "bought" it on luna when it was on sale, I would have bought it on switch if it was a proper physical release but I already have a licence to play it and I don't need another one.
I'm buying daemon x machina on september, I'll support true physical games instead of key card.
Re: Switch 2 "Code-In-A-Box" Physical Game Listing Spotted Online
I was considering buying it to play with my son, I'll wait for a huge discount on the eshop. We are playing it takes two on switch right now so we're good but digital only mean I'll wait for a 10€ price on eshop and if I have enough space on my card because 71gb...
Re: New 'AI: The Somnium Files' Is Latest Switch 2 Game To Include Mouse Mode Support
I'm buying the switch 1 version to have it in my collection like the first 2 games, if they make an update i'll buy it but I rather own my game than buy a keycard even of that mean playing the switch 1 version on my switch 2. Game key cards are not welcome in my house. I'll buy the switch 2 version may be someday on the eshop at 5€
Re: Review: The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy (Switch) - An Addictive VN & Tactics Blend With Notes Of Persona
Loved the demo, waiting for my import store to send me my imported japanese physical copy, I hope they'll receive my copy soon.
Re: Poll: Did You Get A Switch 2 Purchase Invite From Nintendo Yet? (Europe)
I received an invitation bit I already preordered the switch 2 yesterday from another retailer for 439€
Re: Community: Which Switch 2 Games Are You Wishlisting?
With the price of the switch 2 games, I'll be playing games on my switch 1.
Re: Rumour: Zelda Live-Action Movie Will Reportedly Be Part Of A "Trilogy"
They should make link lose to ganondorf at the end of the first movie so they can make the hyrule's decline timeline
Re: Feature: "If The Game Does Not Sell Well, We May Be Done" - It's Do Or Die For Too Kyo Games & 'The Hundred Line'
@msm2000 seems like they forgotten about europe
Re: 'Fantasy Life i' Commercials Showcase Comfortingly Familiar Gameplay
So disappointed by level 5 for this game, no physical after I waited all this year. I'll buy it in japan someday during a sale for 15€ and buy rune factory azuma in may instead.
Re: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Finally Lands New May Release Date
I wanted to buy two physical copies to play local coop with multiple switch with my son, we do this with snack world and it great. With the multi now it seems it coop online only or two player on one console but the second player can't use his character.... Nope that bad and the last nail in the coffin is that it's digital only. Didn't they learn with the release of megaton musashi that it was a bad idea. 10 years I've been waiting for this sequel now it's a pass I'll wait for it to be on a deep sale. Level 5 fell so low what a disappointment.
Re: PS5 Will Sell More Than 'Switch 2' In The US This Year, Says Analyst
@Iconoclysm nintendo announced that they will reveal the switch successor before march 31, not that they will launch the successor. https://x.com/NintendoCoLtd/status/1787736518762881197?t=xo-XFLSDiG1nwm-xk3fL5g&s=19
Re: PS5 Will Sell More Than 'Switch 2' In The US This Year, Says Analyst
Nintendo hasn't revealed the switch 2 yet, may be the switch 2 will be released in the end of the year or not only nintendo know. Wait and see.
Re: 'Hyperdimension Neptunia' & 'Death End' Switch Releases Scrapped For "Not Complying With Nintendo Guidelines"
@PikaPhantom may be it's because it's run by bowser 😉
Re: 'Hyperdimension Neptunia' & 'Death End' Switch Releases Scrapped For "Not Complying With Nintendo Guidelines"
@AshFoxX I really don't understand the EDF release problem, I want to play the games and I bought world brother and it wasn't the edf I wanted 😁 noe and noa made a really bad decision with the edf
Re: 'Hyperdimension Neptunia' & 'Death End' Switch Releases Scrapped For "Not Complying With Nintendo Guidelines"
@CrimsonDragoon the game runs great on switch look at that video that show the game running on switch
https://youtu.be/xeixd101KtQ?si=RuZ6osmTmScwyc1p
Re: Firaxis "Hadn't Expected" Civilization VI's Success On Switch
Games are selling on switch, what a surprise! May be if they had released midnight suns it would had sold well too, I would had bought it if they released it. tactical and card games are great in handheld mode...
Re: Random: Uh-Oh, Some Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Players Are Struggling With The "Small" Text
The game text is small in handheld and in my tv too I have a 1080p 32" tv as soon as I started the game I search for the option to change the text size... It's not impossible to read but it's uncomfortable, text size should be an option in all the games.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo To Lean On Third-Parties For Switch Support In 2025
I just wanna play sleeping dogs on the switch. Square needs to make it happen