Nintendo has announced the Virtual Game Cards digital games management system for Switch and Switch 2. It is a new system that aims to simplify digital game management and enable players to lend or ...

One of the worst things for consumers about the endless march of digital products is that life can get decidedly awkward when you buy a new version of a system you already own. If you want to keep ...

Nintendo has shaken up how it treats your digital game purchases. It's now calling those virtual game cards, and it hopes to make it easier for you to share your games across multiple Switch systems.

The March 2025 Nintendo Direct was packed with updates on new games like Metroid Prime 4, but one of the most potentially impactful announcements had to do with how digital games work on the console.

Nintendo Switch firmware update 20.0.0 just went live, allowing players to share games more easily with other console owners. Virtual Game Cards is the new catch-all term for anything digital you can ...

System version 20.0.0 is the most consequential update to the Switch firmware in some time. As well as adding Virtual Game Cards and GameShare to the main menu, it introduces the ability to perform ...

With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the way, what are you supposed to do with your beloved Switch 1 games? Nintendo is introducing a feature called “Virtual Game Cards,” which allows you to transfer your ...

When I picked up my pre-ordered Switch 2, I was unsure if my copy of Mario Kart World would be digital or physical one. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one confused. However, when I opened the system I ...

This feature has been used on the Steam Deck for transferring via local network, which is an innovative way of letting the primary player (or a friend) get the chance to play their game file on ...

Shortly after Nintendo releasing firmware update version 20.0.0 for the Switch, players have noticed that the inclusion of the new Virtual Game Card system prevents them from playing the same game on ...