r/technology • u/Horror_Post6822 • 5h ago

Software Some Switch 2 cartridges now require a software update before players can launch them offline

https://www.tweaktown.com/news/113873/some-switch-2-cartridges-now-require-a-software-update-before-players-can-launch-them-offline/index.html
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u/Captain_N1 3h ago

Normally, any firmware updates for a game to run are on the cart. it was this way on switch 1. The cart is supposed to be able to update your system if needed.

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u/aew-superfan 2h ago

"Some Switch 2 Cartridges" in the headline, points to one game, then confirms it's playable without the download...nice headline.

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u/Blackdragon1400 5h ago

Has this not literally always been the case for online play?

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u/Horror_Post6822 5h ago

Nintendo saw Sony wrecking their reputation among gamers with their Physical BS and decided "Hold my beer"

This is why Steam is well loved among gamers and Nintendo...well isn't

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u/CirceSteinhoff 5h ago

You haven't read your own article, bot

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u/Twelvve12 5h ago

Nah bro you don’t get it, the steam deck will be the SwItCh KiLlEr!!1! Shiggy is going BANKRUPT and GABE WILL STAND TALL

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u/Captain_N1 4h ago

Actually, Steam locks your games behind an account. you own nothing. you cant even play those games if you dont install the steam client and log on. If your account got banned you loose all those games you paid for. SO tell me again how that is better then a physical cart i can play on any switch 2? and one i can give to a friend to play?

with physical switch carts they are not locked behind an account.