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Japan's National Library Says Game-Key Cards Are Not Eligible For Preservation


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As discussed at length since the Switch 2's reveal back in April, Game-Key Cards don't hold any data beyond a license to download a game title from the eShop. Not only does this present potential issues regarding storage and the near-mandatory need to purchase SD Express cards, but it's also a huge risk to preservation efforts should the eShop ever suspend its functionality. Only a handful of third-party Switch 2 games have received a proper physical release, and according to a recent online listing, Yooka-Replaylee can potentially be counted amongst the elite few.

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