THIS is a physical game release. #videogames #zelda #nintendo

I had a mini update after putting mine in.

Always physical

I immediately had to update software as soon as I put it in. so while I agree with the message, it’s even kinda wrong lol

Ironically there was a software update for the game to download, but it only takes about a minute and probably can be skipped if you don’t have internet

@JohanzelV Nintendo is the only true physical console that’s left unfortunately. If you want to really own your games then get a Switch.

Ocarina of Time immediately started downloading an update when I tried to launch it for the first time. I didn’t test what it would present when there was no Internet access but, like all modern games, even this one has a day zero patch that needs to be downloaded and updated. I get the sentiment of the video but even Nintendo isn’t immune to this modern BS.

Got mine though I couldnt make the midnight release. Switch/Switch 2 is the only console where I stick to physical as often as possible. Not sure why, maybe being Nintendo I still have that habit from ages ago.

We got the holofolio cover too, brother! 👊

I did !!!

This like isn’t true at all, most of the time it’s like this

The one thing about this is these are stored on read-only NAND flash. The cards firmware is the only thing that can keep it from degradation. If you don't run your carts every 1 to 3 years for 60 minutes. They can start to get corruption.

I hear what you’re saying and mostly agree, but in some cases this is just not possible due to the storage limitations of disks/cartridges

Switch is the only console also because there are still split screen games on that HW !! For me that is the MAIN point of calling HW a console, if I can sit with my friends or wife and play split screen its a console if I own the salon and play solo its PC.

My copy arrives on the 9th

I agree Topher! I bought my first ever Switch Console..a Switch 2..a couple of months ago as a big F U to Sony for ending Physical Media and betraying me (who's been with them since 1994 with PS1) and every other Sony fan. I don't like Nintendo's greed either but had to be done.

Nintendo keeps delivering

I was surprised myself. The second I inserted the cart it was ready to play. No mandatory download. No install prompt. Just START GAME. Beautiful!

What’s up with your controllers on the switch? Is that 3rd party ?

If you put the cartridge in, does it install the game like a digital release? Or do you have to have the cartridge in the whole time? I’m asking because kids like to lose things.

There was a download for me when I put mine in.

What are those joycons?