This cash can be spent on games (or DLC) via the Nintendo eShop and, unlike physical games, digital purchases don't require a cartridge, so can be taken anywhere easily. Although significant discounts ...

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.

To redeem a game code on Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll need the 16-character download code included with your purchase.

Ahead of the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo went ahead and shook up how they present games that are purchased online through the Nintendo eShop. Virtual Game Cards are here to stay, and ...

Some Switch 2 bundles include Mario Kart World already linked to the console. In this case, downloading the game is very easy ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

Power on your Switch 2 and go through the initial setup. When the console asks if you want to transfer data from another system, select Start System Transfer. Make sure both consoles are connected to ...