Was this in response to Pub/Dev feedback that rather than paying for carts, most would have gone digital only? A game 100% on cart is what anyone who loves physical games prefers (me). Reselling a digital game with a cart that does something, maybe was a compromise. I'd be very curious to know. - ThreadSky

stealth40k.bsky.social • 5 days ago

Was this in response to Pub/Dev feedback that rather than paying for carts, most would have gone digital only?

A game 100% on cart is what anyone who loves physical games prefers (me).

Reselling a digital game with a cart that does something, maybe was a compromise.

I'd be very curious to know.

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drivillain.bsky.social•5 days ago

I'm curious to know if it's going to vary by region. The Asian English FF X/X-2 was all of the cartridge, while the NA release had X-2 as a digital code. They also like to produce some other games physically that we did not see physically in the US.

xenoblademonado.bsky.social•5 days ago

This. I imported both Fatal Frame titles because I wanted them physical but they're digital only in the US. And far too many "physical" games are just a code in a case, which is just dumb

rustyvanburace.bsky.social•5 days ago

From my understanding, an internet connection is still required to download their titles. These carts would become useless then when the Switch 2's online servers inevitably shutter at some point.

billford123.bsky.social•5 days ago

exactly. I own a huge digital library from Steam, and have confidence the servers will stay up (they have for over 10+ years)

rustyvanburace.bsky.social•5 days ago

Nah, Steam is still a digital-only store front. It is not exempt from criticisms of digital games just because it is Steam.

billford123.bsky.social•5 days ago

True, it isnt as DRM-free as GOG. But I have yet to be unable to download a purchase, so I have a greater sense of security.

rustyvanburace.bsky.social•4 days ago

You seriously seem to believe Steam will last forever as a store front, huh.

billford123.bsky.social•4 days ago

I realize it could go away overnight, but we really have no other choice if we wish to play PC games (besides GOG which I prefer knowing I have digital for life). Have physical games from Intellivision to xbx, but no space, tired, and kinda done with physical (exceptions will be made for sure)

vixay.bsky.social•4 days ago

Count your days. Gabes not getting any younger.

birdflox.bsky.social•4 days ago

all modern games require an internet connection to download the full game. games are massive now, they haven't fit on one disc or one cartridge in decades. these things will never be 100% future-proof.

rustyvanburace.bsky.social•3 days ago

Ignoring all the actual full games even today that fit on a disc or cartridge to make your anti-physical argument, okay.

birdflox.bsky.social•2 days ago

you could name them instead of saying that

shadow86.bsky.social•5 days ago

i think everything nintendo did was to give a way around to the cost of physical games , the game shared , the digital card games , the game card keys , all look like a way to reduce the impact that physical game have with the price.

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