Nintendo has launched a new survey asking Switch 2 owners for their honest opinions about the system's Game-Key Cards. These unique cartridges have sparked debate since their introduction, with many in the Nintendo Switch 2 community voicing concerns across social platforms about this hybrid physical-digital format.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has achieved remarkable success since its June 5 launch, selling over 6 million units worldwide. While most aspects of the new hybrid console have received praise, the Game-Key Card system remains controversial. These special cartridges require users to download the complete game while serving primarily as authentication keys. The system raises significant preservation concerns, as players depend on Nintendo maintaining servers indefinitely to access their purchased games.

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Following a Japanese survey in July, Nintendo has now expanded its Game-Key Card feedback initiative to Western markets. The questionnaire focuses heavily on player preferences regarding physical media, including one revealing option stating physical games "create a stronger sense of ownership." Participants can also provide written comments, with many citing Nintendo's shutdown of Wii U and 3DS digital stores as justification for their Game-Key Card concerns.

While Nintendo confirmed in May that first-party Switch 2 games won't use Game-Key Cards, third-party titles continue to adopt the format due to the system's 64GB cartridge limit. Major games like Sonic X Shadow Generations, Hogwarts Legacy, and Street Fighter 6 utilize the technology, with the latter including time-sensitive DLC codes - a practice that has particularly frustrated players.

As August brings a relatively quiet release schedule for Switch 2, attention turns to upcoming titles like Drag x Drive on August 14, which showcases the system's innovative mouse controls. Highly anticipated first-party games such as Kirby Air Riders and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond remain slated for 2025 releases without specific dates.