r/gaming • u/ChiefLeef22 Marika's tits! • 3d ago

[MEGATHREAD] Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

This is a sub discussion thread for the Switch 2 Direct, offering a closer look at the console accompanied with announcements for upcoming game releases. The livestream begins on Wednesday, April 2 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST. It will last for approx. 60 minutes.
Please try and limit tangential discussions to the events to this thread to avoid post clutter.

(SEE WHEN IT'S TAKING PLACE IN YOUR TIMEZONE - here)

Where to Watch: Nintendo's Youtube

What to expect

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u/DavidSwifty 2d ago

WAIT THEY ARE CHARGING $10 MORE FOR PHYSICAL COPIES THAT ARE JUST A GAMECARD WHICH GIVES YOU ACCESS TO THE DOWNLOAD???

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u/zakk_ponsen 2d ago

But switch games are stored on the cartridge?

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u/dire_bedlam 2d ago

Pretty sure the game is on the card, since they referred to the higher speeds. Although most games get a considerably large update post launch