Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 on Nintendo Switch Doesn’t Include All Games on the Cart
Now Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is out, players are learning more about what is — and isn’t, on the disc. And in the case of the Nintendo Switch version of the hotly anticipated collection, fans have realised not all the games are on the cartridge.
According to redditor Scars1023, the Nintendo Switch cart includes the following games only:
That means Metal Gear Solid 1, 2, and 3 must be downloaded. The back of the Nintendo Switch box confirms the game requires a download of at least 32GB, and a microSD card is required. Konami's website offers more detail:
To enjoy all available content, game data must be downloaded (free).
-Internet connection required
-25.0 GB ( + 12.2 GB for bonus videos )
A microSD card (sold separately) with free storage space of minimum of the amount listed above is required to download this game.
*The bonus video content is referring to Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel and Metal Gear Solid 2: Digital Graphic Novel.
Minimum Space Required:
In a note to press sent to IGN, Konami said: “The cartridge or digital install size for the Nintendo Switch is reflective of the included bonus content. Players can choose which title they wish to install first once they have downloaded it onto their gaming platforms.”
As you'd expect, some Nintendo Switch owners have criticised Konami for the decision. Here's a snippet of the reaction:
Well this is more insulting than I expected. They couldn't even be bothered to include the games on the cart? I'd be willing to bet even the subpar Vita ports of 2 and 3 are better option lol. https://t.co/u0vvzdrwwF
That sucks.
"Man, these games running at 30fps on Switch is the worst!"
Konami: hold my beer
Where's the "Solid" half of the collection? Do the pictures on
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