# A Nintendo Switch game just became unplayable for those who paid for it — showing exactly why gamers are rebelling against Sony's disc-free PlayStation plans

> Aliens: Fireteam Elitehas been shut down on Nintendo SwitchThe game was offered as a cloud version on the platform, which meant it relied on being streamed from a server over the internetThose that spent money on the…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo/everyone-who-bought-this-game-should-be-eligible-for-a-full-refund-a-digital-only-nintendo-switch-game-just-became-unplayable-for-those-who-paid-for-it-showing-exactly-why-gamers-are-rebelling-against-sonys-disc-free-playstation-plans?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7a18e26824e7bf425b0561)
- **Published:** 2026-08-10
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #sony #playstation #nintendo #nintendo-switch #steam
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