NIS President Addresses Nintendo Switch 2 Game Key Card Sales

Nippon Ichi Software president and CEO Kenzo Saruhashi recently shared some interesting thoughts about the Nintendo Switch 2 and its new Game Key Card format. During an interview at PAX West 2026, Saruhashi addressed fan concerns about these cards, which have faced some criticism because they do not include traditional physical cartridges.

According to Saruhashi, Nippon Ichi Software has not noticed any major sales differences between games sold using Game Key Cards and those released on traditional physical media. This update offers a reassuring look at how players are accepting the new format, even with mixed feelings in the gaming community.

As the industry continues to test new ways of delivering games on upcoming hardware, player feedback remains important. We will keep watching how developers and publishers handle physical versus digital releases on the next generation of Nintendo consoles.