That is apparently true [1]. Article from 2017. >Nintendo sent us a statement confirming that the taste is by design: >> To avoid the possibility of accide

That 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...