Update [Thu 24th Apr 2025, 10am]: Pre-orders for Switch 2 games are starting to go live in the US and, in the case of Sega titles at least, it looks like they too will be game-key cards in the region.

Nintendo adds a new wrinkle to its game-distribution system. Here's what game-key cards are, how to spot them, and a workaround if you prefer physical games.

Summary: Nintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 games that launch as game-key cards won’t be tied to your Nintendo account. This will allow for the games to be resold, shared, and rented out. As the ...

Since Switch 2 launched, one of the hottest topics has been Game-Key Cards – physical items which unlock digital downloads. Critics have said Game-Key Cards are anti-consumer, and Japan's National ...