As more publishers move toward digital-only releases, Nintendo is taking a different path. The company has confirmed it has no immediate plans to move away from physical games.
For collectors and anyone who likes to trade or resell their games, that's welcome news. Cartridges are still a big part of Nintendo's identity, and the company seems happy to keep it that way.
That doesn't mean digital is going away on Nintendo platforms. The eShop remains a major part of the business. But players will keep the choice.
In an industry that keeps pushing everything online, it's a small but meaningful stance.