The best microSD cards for Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite

The Nintendo Switch is a great device. The ability to move from the game to a console to a portable mobile device is unprecedented. The Lite Switch eliminated the docking station, making it perfect for players on the move.

The disadvantage of a single and practical portability is the lack of storage space. The best competitors in the Switch, the Sony PlayStation 4 and the Microsoft Xbox One, have at least 500 GB of storage. In comparison, the Nintendo Switch and the Switch Lite have 32 GB. The lack of storage space was not a problem when the game consoles relied on discs and cartridges. The largest gaming files were not on the device. With the transition to digital game files, the storage space is suddenly become a problem. And it s a problem that Nintendo did not solve.

The switch has a large digital shop, big game files, without space to save them. The problem only worsens with the Switch age. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best Switch games and one of the first games out on the console. Its digital copy is 13.4 GB. While the physical copy costs only 3 GB. If the players bought the following three elements:

With any DLC content of the games, they would only have 1 GB of space for other games.

Micros Cards and Nintendo Switch

As the game libraries grow, players can increase the pathetic storage of the switch with a micros card. It is important to note that Nintendo recommends compatible maps AHSI (Ultra High-Speed ​​Phase I) with a transfer speed of 60 to 95 MB / s. The switch accepts most types of micros cards:

Micros: up to 2 GB MicroS DHC: 4 GB to 32 GB Microsoft: 64 GB and more.

If players get a Microsoft card, the switch will have to update.

The top five micros cards for Nintendo Switch

If you are ready to pay money, there are very micros cards with tons of storage gigabytes. Some can go up to 500 GB or more. Most likely, you will want something a little cheaper. Micros cards have not changed much in recent years. Those released in 2017 can still be quality storage devices for the coming years.

SAMSUNG EVE SELECT Micros

Samsung can be associated with phones, but they are more than cellular devices. The range of micros cards Samsung Eve Select may be 2017 but is powerful with tons of space. The range includes Microsoft and Microsoft cards. They range from 32 GB to 512 GB.

SanDisk Extreme Micros Card

SanDisk is a strong brand in the micros world. Camera and players can attest to their quality, and SanDisk Extreme is a range of rapid Microsoft cards from 2018. The cards range from 32 GB to a huge 1 TB. If you want to maximize the storage space And are ready to spend extra money to do it, the SanDisk Extreme is your best choice.

SanDisk Microsoft for Nintendo Switch

Officially licensed by Nintendo in 2018, SanDisk has its own range of micros cards designed for Nintendo Switch, with Super Mario Characters and Drawings. If players need that brands are a good option. Nintendo approval can also mitigate any concern about cards. These cards range from 64 GB to 256 GB.

SanDisk ULTRA

Another line of SanDisk. The Ultra SanDisk is another 2019 Microsoft series that extends from 16 GB to 512 GB. These micros cards are newer than some other cards in the list. Although technology has not changed too much, it is disconcerting to get cards that are already three years old.

micros cards GIGATON GAMING PLUS

Gigaton does not have the name and authority of SanDisk or Samsung, but the lack of notoriety helps to reduce the price. Micros Gaming More Gigaton cards range from 16 GB to 512 GB and are released in 2019. They are cheaper than some others on the list, making it a good budget opportunity for players who want to save but who need to extend the storage space of their switch.

There is a range of available micros cards that will work with Nintendo Switch. SanDisk alone has several lines that are more than able to store multiple game files. When choosing a micros card, the main concerns will be the cost of the size. The cards listed here have a variety of prices and sizes available.

Article originally written by Rebekah McPherson. Updated written by Adelaide Weiss.

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