Nintendo Switch 2 might be shaking things up with new game cartridge sizes. Right now, developers are stuck with a single 64 GB option. Kind of limiting, huh? And it’s pushing some to use those game-key cards instead—basically just a sneaky way to sell games without actual cartridge storage. I don’t know about you, but Nintendo fans were not thrilled with that maneuver.
Anyway—wait, hang on—so, there’s this Taiwanese company, Macronix, that’s cooking up more storage options for Nintendo cartridges. Apparently, their fancy ROM products are big in the Switch world. They’re talking about using in-house NAND tech to meet different storage needs. Sounds intriguing? I guess it could mean more options for the Switch 2 cartridges, just like the original Switch had.
This could be a game-changer, quite literally. Most studios have been jumping on the game-key card bandwagon ’cause, well, they’ve had no other option. But if cartridge sizes expand, maybe we’ll see games actually coming on cartridges again. Imagine that! The fan backlash over those key cards might just have been loud enough to prompt a change.
The Switch 2, despite its cool new features, didn’t get everything right, especially with these game-key cards. Nintendo isn’t ignoring the outcry, though. They’ve been asking players worldwide what they think about these changes. I bet they’re gathering feedback to figure out their next move.
Oh, and if you’re curious about the Switch 2’s specs—it’s got 1080p resolution when handheld and cranks up to 4K when docked. Pretty sleek, right? And yeah, it’s got HDR support too. Nintendo’s definitely not slacking on the visuals. So, fingers crossed for a better cartridge deal soon!
