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Just speculating here, but it sounds like they could add this on purpose to avoid kids from putting cartridges in their mouths and reduce the choking risk.
by saganus 7y ago
Just speculating here, but it sounds like they could add this on purpose to avoid kids from putting cartridges in their mouths and reduce the choking risk.
- sohkamyung 7y agoThat is apparently true [1]. Article from 2017. >Nintendo sent us a statement confirming that the taste is by design: >> To avoid the possibility of accidental ingestion, keep the game card away from young children. A bittering agent (Denatonium Benzoate) has also been applied to the game card. This bittering agent is non-toxic. [1] https://www.theverge.com/2017/3/1/14778316/nintendo-switch-cartridge-taste-test-dont-lick-it https://www.theverge.com/2017/3/1/14778316/nintendo-switch-c...