Virtual game cards make the Switch Lite more appealing and user-friendly. Switch Lite does not need to be the primary console to play downloaded games offline. The virtual card system allows easy game ...

Nintendo adds a new wrinkle to its game-distribution system. Here's what you get with a game-key card and how to tell what ...

Ahead of the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo went ahead and shook up how they present games that are purchased online through the Nintendo eShop. Virtual Game Cards are here to stay, and ...

Nintendo has found itself at the center of a controversy over its new “game key cards” for the Switch 2. Since the console’s launch, fans have taken to social media to voice strong frustrations over ...

Nintendo has rolled out a new system update for the Nintendo Switch. This particular update is a hefty one, introducing the Virtual Game Cards feature announced during the company's March 2025 ...

As Senior Video Producer at CNET, Sean has worked on more videos than he can count. He covers video games and video game hardware through previews, reviews, events, and more. Nintendo Switch firmware ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for a little over a month, and it’s already selling well.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is approaching, and for at least some of its launch catalog, companies are opting for Game-Key Cards rather than fully on-cart physical games. This has understandably not been ...

LB Beistad is a writer and musician based in Nashville, TN. Her love of gaming began with her cousin introducing her to Banjo Kazooie and Jak and Daxter. It was love at first play. Since then, she has ...

Prepare to spend some time updating your console at launch. Nintendo fans have a big year. We started out this year with the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2. Then, it was just last month that ...

If you’ve been holding off on getting a Nintendo Switch and would prefer to get the original version before ordering your own Nintendo Switch 2, we’ve found a deal for you. Walmart has three Nintendo ...