NS2 only offers 64GB or Game-Key cartridges

[Soundwave]

Wyrdness said:

Soundwave said:

That still makes no sense for the publisher. 

Packaging + shipping + retailer cut is still going to be about $15 dollars, then the cartridge itself while far cheaper than the N64 days is still likely at least about $7 or $8 a pop. Digital is simply better for everyone. 

Nintendo basically knows this too, the Game Key Card option is there because they basically expect all/most 3rd parties to just use that option. 

3rd party games being sold on Nintendo platforms digitally = more money for Nintendo at a 30% cut. Of course they will want that too. 

I'll like to add that as someone who lives in the UK but also is from an upcoming developing country (Zambia) where Switch's were being sold digital was the only realistic way to purchase so the is the aspect of opening up markets in new regions.

And personally I like physical games, but honestly once I'm playing a game I give zero fucks if its digital or physical, it's about the game not the format. 

Digital is just a way, way better business model for both the platform holder (Nintendo, Sony, MS) and the 3rd party publishers too. It just is what it is. 

It's inevitable that it will take over and pretty much replace physical, make your peace with that now.