Some say that Nintendo NX will be using cartridges for its next - generation console a move that may prompt a reassessment of the classic format. (segmentnext.com)
The DS version features wireless play for up to 4 players game sharing with only one cartridge and up to 8 players using a cartridge in each system. (metacritic.com)
The Nintendo 64 although moderately successful and the most technologically capable of the 64 - Bit era was held back by the fact that it still used cartridge based medium whereas some of the more advanced consoles in competition at the time had begun to use compact disc's which had more storage capacity. (superluigibros.com)