Nintendo says they have "no plans" to abandon physical media — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nintendo-says-they-have-no-plans-to-abandon-physical-mediaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Nintendo confirms no plans to abandon physical game mediahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nintendo-says-they-have-no-plans-to-abandon-physical-mediahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nintendo-says-they-have-no-plans-to-abandon-physical-media#u130216Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:36:17 +0000Nintendo has stated it has "no plans" to abandon physical media, including game cartridges. A Nintendo Latin America VP specifically noted this applies to the upcoming Switch 2. The company acknowledged fan interest in physical formats and has explained its pricing strategies regarding the impact of digital versus physical sales. This position contrasts with Sony's move toward a discless future for PlayStation, despite recent data showing that over half of Marvel's Wolverine physical sales in Europe were boxed copies.Why it mattersThe gaming industry is pivoting toward digi