Nintendo Switch 2 users buying fewer games because of AI storage crisis, report claims — game demand under threat as titles get bigger and storage gets more expensive

Nintendo Switch 2 users are buying fewer games due to an AI storage crisis, with increasing NAND prices impacting the console's popularity. The limited 256GB onboard storage is insufficient for larger game titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, leading to users being more cautious about game purchases. The average number of games purchased per console has decreased compared to the original Switch, affecting Switch 2 software sales momentum. The rising costs of external storage solutions, like microSD Express Cards, are adding to the financial burden on gamers and impacting Nintendo's revenues. Nintendo is attempting to address the issue by offering Nintendo-branded microSD Express cards, but the additional costs are still a concern for users.