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Microsoft is testing a new cloud save sync status panel on Xbox Game Cards for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha Insider testers, helping players see cloud save progress across devices for games (including Game Pass titles); this follows other Insider updates and is slated for broader rollout later.
Macronix, a Taiwanese company, revealed that its ROM chips are used in both current and upcoming Nintendo Switch game cards, and is developing larger and potentially cheaper storage options for Switch 2 cartridges, which could benefit gamers and developers alike.
Macronix's fiscal update suggests that Nintendo Switch 2 game cards may soon come in additional storage sizes, potentially reducing costs and expanding options for publishers.
A rumor suggests that Macronix, a company working with Nintendo, may be developing Switch 2 Game Cards with expanded storage options, potentially addressing consumer concerns about game download sizes, though details are still speculative.
Nintendo Switch 2 requires a day-one update to enable key features such as backwards compatibility with Switch 1 games, online services, and eShop access. The update, available upon setup or when attempting to use network functions, ensures the console can fully operate and play games, including the launch title Mario Kart World, which also received an update to support online play and additional characters.