Nintendo Switch 2's first-party games will not use the Game Key-Card feature, ensuring full game data on physical cartridges. Third party games have the option to use Game Key-Cards. Game Key-Cards ...

It’s fair to say Nintendo’s new Game-Key Cards for Switch 2 have sparked a passionate response. When Nintendo pulled back the curtain on Switch 2 last month, it confirmed that several new Switch 2 ...

A veteran developer argues that Nintendo's Game-Key Cards, despite fan controversies, aren't about greed but meant to benefit ...

Nintendo has revealed that third-party publishers were consulted regarding ideas for Switch 2 Game-Key Cards. Game-Key Cards are one of the most controversial aspects of the recent Nintendo Switch 2, ...

In summation, a game-key card doesn't contain the full game on the physical cartridge. Instead, it's a "key" that lets you download the full digital version of the game onto your Switch 2 console.