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Comment on CD Projekt exec says "the right thing to do" is release a real Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge for Cyberpunk 2077, not a game-key card, in message to other studios: "Do not underestimate the physical edit

Pichu0102@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

I don’t get why they don’t just have like, install cards with cheaper but slower storage on them for smaller game devs or extra large games that require installation to the system first before it can run. Seems like the in-between of key cards and full speed game cards which still might be faster than downloads and also helps game preservation by having the game actually on the card.

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entwine413@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Because that would be good for the consumer. They make more money on digital only, you don’t actually own the product, and you can’t resell it.

It’s a corporation’s wet dream.

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- Donut@piefed.social ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  
  They make more money on digital only, you don't actually own the product, and you can't resell it.
  The game-key cards can actually be borrowed or resold, it just doesn't have the game itself on it.
  
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  - jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Until Nintendo says they can’t.
    
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    AbsolutelyNotAVelociraptor@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    It’s even worse. All the people who defend the physical editions do it because when servers close, they can still play the game. A game key card is just a glorified digital release. When the servers close, you’ll have a piece of plastic.
    
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