Why Nintendo Made Switch 2 Cartridges Taste Awful—Again

Nintendo is sticking to its guns when it comes to making game cartridges taste repulsive. During an recent interview, project lead Takuhiko Dota and producer Koichi Kawamoto revealed that the Switch 2 cartridges will maintain the same foul flavor profile as the original Switch. Kawamoto even confessed to trying one himself once, only to regret it instantly—a testament to the effectiveness of their deterrent measures.

Image: as.comThe reason behind this bitter design lies in safety. Nintendo coats its cartridges with substances like denatonium benzoate, known for its intensely unpleasant taste, to prevent accidental ingestion by curious children or pets. This precaution ensures the cartridges are spat out immediately rather than swallowed.

Beyond taste, the Switch 2 cartridges introduce notable upgrades. They feature improved performance, a distinct color scheme, and a dual-purpose design: some cartridges store games, while others act as digital activation keys. Clearly, innovation hasn’t compromised safety—or distaste.

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