Craig Grannell2d ago
Physical copies of GTA 6 confirmed to be a code in a box. I wrote about Switch 2 Game-Key Cards a while back. Got shit for this from some quarters. But I stand by the angle that a code-in-a-box is the worst of all worlds – and that physical media should be yours forever. https://www.stuff.tv/features/nintendo-switch-2-game-key-cards-are-the-worst-of-all-worlds-physical-media-should-be-yours-forever/
Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards are the worst of all worlds. Physical media should be yours forever

Game cards without the actual games on them are set to multiply on the Switch 2, leaving you with a collection of games you’ll never fully own

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Show threadIan Malcolm2d ago

@craiggrannell

Absolutely love my Switch 2 - it's already on track to be an all-time fave console in every other respect but this - Game-Key Cards are the huge and stinking turd hidden in the middle of the otherwise delicious cake.

I've been 95% physical with Switch, but sadly it's getting really hard with Switch 2 - I'll buy full-fat carts whenever possible but getting a bigger storage card to go fully digital rather than Game-Key Cards for the rest, they're pointless faff with no benefit.

Show threadCOMPU73E ❄️2d ago
@imalcolm @craiggrannell I've made my peace with key cards, but I would definitely prefer full games on the cartridge
Show threadIan Malcolm2d ago

@COMPU73E

Ah, I wish I could... I guess if there was a game where I _really_ wanted a box on the shelf, or if a special edition contained more than just the card itself I'd consider it...

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Show threadCOMPU73E ❄️
@imalcolm please check out The Adventures of Elliot, it is incredible
Jun 24 at 10:10pmWeb
Show threadIan Malcolm2d ago

@COMPU73E

Ohh I hadn't heard of that! I can see there's a demo so will download that tonight to check out. 😎 👍