Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Upgrade Pack - Nintendo Switch 2 (Digital)

A: Hi, thanks for reaching out about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - Nintendo Switch 2. For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the answer depends on which specific retail box you are holding, as Nintendo has released two distinct physical versions for the Switch 2 era. 1. The "Switch 2 Edition" (Game Card) If you bought the official Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (the one with the red-branded box), it contains a physical Game Card. What's on it: This is a high-capacity card that includes both the base game and the "Beyond" 4K/120fps assets directly on the cartridge. Compatibility: This card is "Forward & Backward Compatible." You can plug it into an original Switch to play at standard resolution, or into a Switch 2 to play with the enhanced visuals. No separate download code is needed to "unlock" the game. 2. The Original Switch Version + Digital Upgrade If you are looking at a standard Nintendo Switch box (the classic white/red branding) that mentions a "Switch 2 Upgrade": The Game: This contains a physical Game Card for the base game. The Upgrade: It does not include the 4K assets on the card. Instead, it usually comes with a Digital Access Code (or a prompt for a paid eShop download) to get the Switch 2 "Upgrade Pack." 3. Special Console Bundles (Access Code) If you purchased the Metroid Prime 4 + Switch 2 Console Bundle: The Game: These bundles almost always come with a Digital Download Code printed on a voucher inside the box. There is usually no physical game card included in the hardware bundles. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.