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Nintendo's Latin America VP says there are no plans to ditch physical games

Nintendo has no plans to move away from physical games, according to the company's Latin America VP, as reported by GamesIndustry.biz.

Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo Switch game cards arranged from left to right.
Nintendo game cards.jpg · Derrick Rossignol · CC BY-SA 4.0

Nintendo has no plans to move away from physical games, according to the company's Latin America VP. The statement was reported by GamesIndustry.biz on Monday, October 12, 2026.

The executive's comment addresses speculation about the future of physical media for Nintendo platforms. The source did not provide additional details about Nintendo's long-term strategy or any specific upcoming releases.

Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo Switch game cards shown side by side.
Nintendo game cards Switch.jpg · Derrick Rossignol · CC BY-SA 4.0

Nintendo has traditionally supported both physical and digital game distribution. The company has not announced any changes to its current approach.

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What did Nintendo's Latin America VP say about physical games?

According to GamesIndustry.biz, the VP said there are no plans to ditch physical games.

When was this statement reported?

The statement was reported on Monday, October 12, 2026.