Nintendo Switch 2 to Offer Full Physical Release for R-Type Dimensions 3
Physical game collectors have reason to celebrate as Inin Games announces that R‑Type Dimensions 3 will be available as a full physical release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Initially attributing this to new cartridge sizes from Nintendo, the company later retracted this statement, adding a twist to the story.
Announcement Details
Inin Games made the announcement on Friday, stating that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of R‑Type Dimensions 3 would be available on a physical cartridge. The company initially cited new, smaller cartridge sizes introduced by Nintendo as the reason this was possible. This would have been a significant development, as previously only 64 GB cartridges were available, making physical releases costly for smaller games.
Pricing and Fan Reaction
The physical version of R‑Type Dimensions 3 is set to cost $10 more than the digital version to cover production costs. This news was met with enthusiasm from fans who prefer physical copies of their games.
Retraction and Clarification
However, Inin Games later retracted their statement about the new cartridge sizes. In a follow‑up announcement, the company said, “There has been no official announcement or confirmation from Nintendo concerning cartridge storage capacities. Any references to specific storage sizes should not be interpreted as official information from Nintendo.”
Despite the retraction, Inin Games confirmed that R‑Type Dimensions 3 will indeed be released on a physical cartridge. The company did not provide further details about the cartridge specifications.
Industry Impact
This development is significant because previously, games that exceeded the 64 GB cartridge capacity—such as Final Fantasy VII Remake—had to be released as game key cards. That also made physical releases expensive for smaller games, leading many publishers to opt for digital‑only or game key‑card releases.
The hope is that other publishers will follow Inin Games’ lead and offer full physical releases for their games on the Nintendo Switch 2. However, some may still choose game key cards for performance reasons or cost savings.
Conclusion
While the details about Nintendo’s cartridge sizes remain unclear, the confirmation that R‑Type Dimensions 3 will be available as a full physical release is a positive sign for gamers who prefer physical copies. It remains to be seen whether other publishers will follow suit and offer more physical game releases on the Nintendo Switch 2.
