Do you need more space to store your games? With a Nintendo Switch memory card, you get significantly more storage space to romp on, and it’s incredibly easy to install.
But where do you start? There are lots of brands and choices available, especially in the major online stores. But if you have roamed around there and still scratch your head in uncertainty, there is no need to worry. Here we have selected the best Nintendo Switch SD cards, so you can make an easier decision.
The original Nintendo SwitchThe console comes with 32 GB of storage, while new Nintendo Switch OLED comes with 64 GB. It may seem sufficient at first, but considering that there are so many wonderful Nintendo Switchgames out there, and on the huge amount of screenshots and videos that are guaranteed to pile up when you play, you will probably soon discover that the internal storage of 32 GB or 64 GB (in the new OLED version) does not hold so long.
Fortunately, increasing storage space on your Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, or Nintendo Switch OLED is as easy as inserting a Nintendo Switch memory card into the consoles’ built-in microSD slots. The large selection of affordable microSD cards for Switch will take care of different needs and budgets.
If you want more storage space on your Nintendo Switch, just take a look at our guide below on the best memory cards you can buy for the Nintendo Switch at the moment.
Best memory card for Nintendo Switch
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The most official: Sandisk microSDXC
Nintendo-branded memory cards are a safe choice
Specifications
Storage: 64 GB, 128 GB
Lesehastighet: Up to 100 mb / s
Guarantee: Lifespan (or 30 years)
SD reader: In the
Ultra High Speed: UHS-3
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Reasons to buy
+Has Nintendo’s approved brand
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Reasons not to buy
–Get options when it comes to storage space
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There is nothing more reassuring than seeing Nintendo’s approved stamp on a memory card. Sandisk is a major manufacturer of memory cards, and these variants have a read speed of up to 100 mb / s with fast loading. The cards are also delivered with at least a 30-year guarantee.
If you’re a fan of Nintendo’s brand and style, these cards even come with a familiar little mushroom (for the 128GB model) or a Triforce design (for the 64GB model). Of course, you will not enjoy seeing this design when the card is in the console, but it is still a fun detail. With the Nintendo brand, this Nintendo Switch memory card is for you who prefer official products.
The card is available in several editions in the Norwegian market.
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Mest for pengene: Kingston Canvas Select microSDXC
Storage for you who want to get rid of it cheaply.
Specifications
Storage space: Up to 256 GB
Lesehastighet: Up to 80 mb / s
Guarantee: Lifespan (or 30 years)
SD reader: And
Ultra High Speed: UHS-1
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Reasons to buy
+More storage space for the money
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Reasons not to buy
–Slightly limited speed
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This card is not as official, but it comes from a well-known brand. Kingston’s 128 GB memory card costs a little less per gigabyte than its Sandisk counterparts. Here, the reading speed is a bit lower, with only 80 mb / s, but it is still far within Nintendo’s own guidelines for SD cards. Here you can choose between options of 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB. If you are looking for the best value for money, this Nintendo Switch memory card is for you.
The card can be difficult to find at Norwegian dealers.
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Most space: SanDisk Ultra 400GB microSDXC
More than you will ever need
Specifications
Storage space: 400 GB
Lesehastighet: Up to 100 mb / s
Guarantee: 10 years
SD reader: And
Ultra High Speed: UHS-1
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Reasons to buy
+You are not going to fill the space right away
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Reasons not to buy
–Probably too much storage space for most users
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400 GB? We can not imagine that you will fill the space in a very, very long time. But it can still be reassuring to know that you will not run out of storage right away. You can technically choose a variant of 512 GB as well, but this small increase in storage means a solid price increase. We recommend that you choose 400 GB instead. If you’re going to give your console huge storage space, this Nintendo Switch memory card is hard to beat.
Frequently asked questions
— If you plan on playing more than just some indie games, a microSD card for the Nintendo Switch is a good idea. Only Breath of the Wild takes up 13.4 GB of space, which makes up around 40% of the entire console’s space, and this applies to both Switch and Switch Lite. The OLED model has 64 GB, but with such games it also quickly gets full. You may want to buy the big games in physical form, so that you avoid Mario and Zelda taking up all the space. But for the sake of simplicity, there is still nothing that beats having all your games together on a convenient Nintendo Switch memory card. Some physical titles also require a download from the web to work, which can also take up precious space. No, only your games, photos and videos can be stored on an external memory card for the Nintendo Switch. The storage files are stored in the internal storage device – partly to prevent piracy… but fortunately these do not take up much space. If you subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online, you can also back up your stored files in the cloud, but not all games are compatible with this feature. Should your console be damaged, you can retrieve what you have done in the games safely. Then you can also download previously purchased games for free. Technically, all Switch microSD cards (less than 4 GB), micro SDHC (4-32 GB) or micro SDXC (eXtended Capacity, over 32 GB) will be compatible, but you would prefer a minimum of 32 GB for it to be worth buy. Nintendo also recommends a high-speed card for optimal performance. Thus, you should be looking for a card with UHS-I support and a minimum read speed of 60-95 mb / s (all the cards above meet these requirements). If you are using an SDXC memory card (over 32 GB), Nintendo states that “you must first connect the console to the Internet and perform a system update” before you can download games to the Nintendo Switch memory card.Do I need a microSD card for my Nintendo Switch?
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Adam Vjestica and Amanda Westberg have also contributed to this article.
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