The game cards for the Nintendo Switch never lose their value. The game cards can be used endlessly as long as they are not harmed or rendered inoperable in any other way. Anytime after a game is downloaded to the Switch's internal storage or a microSD card, it can be played without the game card being inserted. The game can be played without a card if installed on the Switch or microSD card. It's important to remember that some Switch game cards might come with downloadable content (DLC) or other extras that can be accessed using a code supplied with the game card. These codes could have expiration dates, meaning that once the code has passed, the DLC or bonus material might no longer be accessible. However, the game will still be playable even if the DLC or supplementary content is removed.