
Switch 2 Game Key Cards Have a BIG Problem…
The Nintendo Switch 2 game key card controversy just took a surprising turn… and it’s not what we expected. For the longest time, most of us assumed publishers were skipping full cartridges because of the massive cost of 64GB carts. But now, Ubisoft has revealed that the real problem might be even worse — Switch 2 cartridges are simply too slow to handle modern game design. From Star Wars Outlaws struggling with cartridge speeds, to comparisons with SSD-powered systems like the PS5 and Xbox Series, it’s clear Nintendo’s physical media solution has some serious limitations. And that raises huge questions about the future of physical games, game preservation, and whether Switch 2 owners are stuck with game key cards going forward. In this video, we break down Ubisoft’s explanation, look at benchmarks, compare Switch 2 cartridge speeds to SSDs, and even dive into how games like Call of Duty and Cyberpunk 2077 already treat physical discs as glorified installers. Could Nintendo fix this mid-generation? Or is this the end of true physical games on Nintendo consoles? Let’s talk about it.