Nintendo Unveils System to Hide Game Cards

Nintendo's latest Switch update introduces the new Virtual Game Card (VGC) system, now live and offering a unique feature for gamers looking to keep their game collection private. With the VGC system, you can hide your game cards from your acquired list on Nintendo's VGC portal, ensuring that your selection remains confidential. This feature is particularly useful if you want to keep certain games out of sight from others who might use your Switch.

As demonstrated by a user on X/Twitter, you can easily hide games such as Suikoden I&II HD Remaster and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. These hidden games will not appear in your list on your OLED Switch when uninstalled, though they will show if you have them installed or loaded. To view your hidden games, you need to navigate to the "Redownload Software" section, then to "Can't Find Software?" and log into your Nintendo account. The same method applies to the Nintendo website, where hidden games are tucked away in a separate folder under "Can't Find Software?"

While this method might be a bit cumbersome, as you'll need to unhide and reload games to play them, it can serve as a useful parental control feature. For instance, if you're sharing a console and want to keep games like Mortal Kombat or Doom out of reach, this feature might be beneficial. Additionally, it could be handy if you prefer to keep certain games private during social gatherings.

The latest update also includes redesigned icons, a system transfer feature in preparation for the upcoming Switch 2, and the closure of a popular loophole for game sharing. For more detailed information on the new Nintendo Switch firmware update, you can read further here.