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Originally Published 4 months ago — by Nintendo Everything
Most of Cyberpunk 2077's Nintendo Switch 2 sales at launch were physical, accounting for 75.4%, highlighting that despite a shift towards digital gaming, there remains a significant market for physical copies. This is notable as Cyberpunk 2077 was one of the few Switch 2 games not sold via game-key cards, which have faced collector backlash.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Video Games Chronicle
Nintendo is conducting a survey to gauge player preferences for Switch 2 game purchases, including controversial game-key cards that allow reselling and system sharing. The survey explores past buying habits, resale behavior, and preferences between physical and digital formats. Critics argue the game-key card system undermines game preservation and consumer rights, drawing criticism from industry figures.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Eurogamer
Nintendo is conducting a survey to gauge community opinions on physical versus digital game formats, amid controversy over its use of game key-cards for Switch 2 releases, which resemble cartridges but require digital downloads and raise concerns about game ownership and preservation.