Overview
- Social posts from Does It Play, Physical Paradise, and Nintendeal cite 16GB and 32GB Switch 2 cartridges in the works.
- Nintendeal says the smaller cards are already in production but chip shortages will slow a wider rollout.
- Rising material prices are expected to keep cartridge costs high, with industry reports flagging DRAM up about 41% and NAND up roughly 8%.
- The insider also claims the new smaller carts may be slower, and Ubisoft has said performance needs led it to use Game‑Key Cards for Star Wars Outlaws.
- Publishers are still opting for Game‑Key Cards, with ININ confirming R‑Type Dimensions III will use the format to avoid at least €15 in extra retail cost.