Do All SD Cards Work with the Nintendo Switch?
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Ever wondered if you can just pop any SD card into your Nintendo Switch? Let’s clear that up!
Does every SD card fit into your Switch? Let’s find out.
The Short Answer
Nope, not all SD cards will work with your Nintendo Switch. But don’t worry; we’ve got the details you need!
While the Nintendo Switch is pretty awesome, it’s a bit picky when it comes to SD cards. It specifically needs microSD cards. These tiny cards store all your extra game data, screenshots, and video clips. But not just any microSD card will do. They have to meet certain specs to play nice with your Switch.
What Kind of SD Cards Do Work?
The Nintendo Switch supports microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards. Remember, it’s all about the “micro” part. These are smaller than regular SD cards. So, no trying to shove a full-size SD card in there!
What’s cool is you can go for cards with up to 2TB of storage. That’s a lot of games and screenshots! But, make sure your microSD card is formatted properly. If it’s new, you’re likely good to go. If it’s been used before, you might need to format it to work with your Switch.
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