As Nintendo preps for the Switch 2 launch, the introduction of Game-Key Cards—physical cards with just download keys—has collectors worried. Iconic titles like Street Fighter 6 will use these cards, while others like Mario Kart stick to cartridges. Preservationists voice concerns about the future of gaming history, emphasizing the need to save more than just digital downloads. With the industry shifting, the debate over physical versus digital continues to heat up.

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