Okay, here we go. Nintendo’s got this new thing, right? The Switch 2. And it could finally let us have game cartridges in different sizes. I mean, right now, they’re locked to just one—64 GB. That’s it.
This whole single storage size? It’s been a bit, well, limiting. Kind of like being told you can only have vanilla ice cream when there’s a world of flavors out there. Some of the developers are struggling with it. The 64 GB is more than what’s needed for many games. So, instead of using that extra space, they slap a game-key card in there. Totally empty. These things are just like a code to download your game—no data on them at all. And honestly, isn’t that just a little annoying? I’m not alone here; fans have been giving Nintendo an earful since before the Switch 2 even came out.
Oh, and speaking of these Switch 2 cards? There’s news floating around about them maybe, possibly, who knows, getting more storage options. Which could mean fewer of those annoying game-key cards! Macronix—this firm in Taiwan (they’re like the cartridge people for Nintendo)—apparently spilled the beans. They’re saying they’re gonna throw in some new variations. Google it, or don’t. Totally your call.
But honestly, why did it take so long? This game-key mess could’ve been avoided! But those cards have been dominating because they don’t have smaller sizes available for the cartridges right now. And maybe, just maybe, the fans grumbling about this might push a change. Fingers crossed, right?
And another thing—Nintendo is actually doing something about it. Can you believe it? They’re asking around, getting feedback. Doing actual surveys in places like Japan and the West to see what folks think about these game-key cards. Bit late to the party, but better late than never, I guess?
So, there you have it. That’s the scoop. Messy, but yeah, let’s hope for those new options soon, because really, who wants just vanilla forever?
