Nintendo sticks with physical games, for now
Nintendo says it has no plans to stop selling physical copies of its games, even as Sony moves to phase out discs by 2028. In an interview, Nintendo’s Latin America VP Bill van Zyll said the company will keep offering both physical and digital options for the Switch 2, crediting fan demand. While Nintendo isn't promising this will last forever, collectors can breathe easy—for now, physical cartridges remain part of the plan.
- Nintendo has no current plans to drop physical games
- Switch 2 titles available in both formats
- Nintendo cites strong physical demand in Latin America
- Sony plans to end discs by 2028
- Physical game support may change if tastes shift
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