- The microSD card slot is hidden behind the Switch's stand. Make sure your Nintendo Switch is off, open up the stand, and you should see the microSD card slot right there at the bottom. Just insert your card with the microSD card logo facing away from the console and you should be good to go. What to Look for in SD Cards for Nintendo Switch.
- This Nintendo Switch SD card has a speed class of U3. The Switch only supports U1 speed. This SD Card will work on the Switch but lower the speed down to U1.
- The Nintendo Switch supports additional microSD card storage but if your own console is not detecting or reading the SD card you insert, you’ll have to perform a number of troubleshooting steps.
The Best microSD Cards for Nintendo Switch While the Nintendo Switch is cartridge-based, its 32GB of onboard storage space can quickly get filled up by digital games, screenshots and system.
Can I use an SD card on Nintendo Switch?
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Only microSD cards can be used on the Nintendo Switch console. Due to the slot size, SD cards and miniSD cards are not compatible with Nintendo Switch.
Are microSD cards included with the Nintendo Switch system?
No, microSD cards are sold separately.
Which microSD cards are supported?
The following types of microSD cards are supported on Nintendo Switch:
- microSD (up to 2 GB)
- microSDHC (4 GB - 32 GB)
- microSDXC (64 GB and above)
Important:In order to use a microSDXC card on the Nintendo Switch console, a system update is required.
In order to improve your gameplay experience, using a microSD card with a higher transfer speed is recommended.
High-speed microSD card recommendations:
- UHS-I (Ultra High Speed Phase I) compatible
- Transfer speed 60 - 95 MB/sec (the higher the transfer speed, the better gameplay experience on Nintendo Switch)
What information can be saved to a microSD card on Nintendo Switch?
- Downloadable software
- Software update data
- Downloadable content (DLC)
- Screenshots and captured videos
Important: Game save data is stored to the System Memory and cannot be copied or saved to a microSD card.
Can I move data from the system memory to a microSD card?
Screenshots and captured gameplay videos can be moved from the system memory to a microSD card, and vice versa. You can also transfer downloadable software if the system is updated to Version 10.0.0 or higher.
- When a microSD card is inserted in the console, it becomes the default save location for downloadable software.
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Game save data cannot be copied to a microSD card.
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Can I use multiple microSD cards with my system?
We recommend using a single microSD card with your Nintendo Switch console. If you run out of space, you can copy over all the data to a larger microSD card.
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- Keep in mind that downloadable software saved to multiple microSD cards cannot be combined later into a single microSD card.