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Nintendo Switch 2 Bringing Back Game Cartridges Seems Highly Likely, With Additional Slot for DLCs


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Nintendo Switch 2 Bringing Back Game Cartridges Seems Highly Likely, With Additional Slot for DLCs

New speculations have found their way into discussion regarding game cartridges making a comeback with Nintendo Switch 2. It is highly likely that the new variant of Switch will come with an additional slot for DLCs.

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Nintendo Switch 2 might be releasing in 2 different versions. Image Credit: Nintendo

Consoles have recently shifted their focus towards digital-only releases. However, Nintendo does not have a well optimized market space for the same as compared to Xbox and PS4, hence it is being assumed that physical slots will be coming back.

Nintendo Switch 2 Is Potentially Going To Come With Game Cartridges

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The cartridge design for the new Switch 2 is anticipated to be more sophisticated. Image Credit: Nintendo

Game cartridges have been losing their relevance with most consoles as all major companies are shifting their focus towards digital editions for consoles. However, Nintendo is still not as well optimized as some of the other consoles to offer only a digital version to its players.

Even though Nintendo’s eShop is not as sophisticated as Xbox’s and PlayStation’s, people still buy digital editions of Nintendo games. However, there are many people who love collecting game cartridges as a part of their hobby, and there might just be some good news for them.

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, a patent design for a Switch cartridge was discovered in a legal file, and ever since then it has been speculated to make its way into the final design of the console. The design of the cartridge is very sophisticated, and some people also believe that it can support game-specific DLCs with much ease.

A recent court filing regarding a Switch cartridge portrays a much more conventional design with changes in its circuit and the position of its notch, which indicates that it might be designed for the upcoming Switch 2.

Players are awaiting an official announcement by Nintendo regarding the matter since the console’s potential release is still months away. The company has not yet shared any statement regarding their latest console, and it is expected to stay the same for some time.

Switch 2 Might Be Released With 2 Versions

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Game Cartridges have been losing their relevance in recent times. Image Credit: Nintendo

It is anticipated that Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in 2 versions. However, an official statement is yet to be released by Nintendo. It is anticipated that the digital version will be released at a cheaper price, and players will need to pay more if they want to get their hands on the version that supports physical copies of the game.

The digital version might come with backward compatibility, meaning you can play the earlier version’s games easily on it. However, the same cannot be said for the physical version due to a potential change in the design of the game cartridges. It is highly unlikely that it will support backward compatibility.

It is anticipated that the next Switch will be released in the spring of 2025, but it is yet to be officially announced. What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments below.



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