Setting up the Nintendo Switch 2, one of the first things you have to think of is how you want to game. Though the system does have internal memory onboard, most users will want to upgrade this with a microSD card. This could be especially true if you’re coming from the first Nintendo Switch. This guide explains how to transfer game storage with the use of microSD Express.
How to Select the Suitable SD Card for your Switch 2. No older standard microSD cards are supported by Nintendo’s Switch 2. Instead, they support microSD Express cards, offering better speed and performance. When First Setting Up Your Console, Your System Will Ask You To Insert The Card If You Haven’t Placed It Yet.
Locating and Inserting the SD Card
To insert the card.
- The stand in the back of the Switch 2 console can be flipped out.
- The bottom-right corner behind the stand has the SD card slot.
- On-screen instructions will show you how to insert it properly just tap How to insert.
When the microSD Express card is installed, downloads can be managed by the console.
How Switch 2 Handles Game Transfers
When you jump from the original Switch to the Switch 2, your save data and screenshots game data will carryover. After doing this, any games you have downloaded before will start to download on the new console automatically once you reach the home screen.
Managing Your Game Collection With Virtual Game Cards
The Nintendo Switch 2 features a Virtual Game Cards system to manage your installed games. To use it.
- Click on the Virtual Game Cards icon in the bottom of the home tab.
- Scan your library and select which games to download to the SD card.
- Each game tile displays a helpful indicator in the bottom-right corner that shows its status.
- A blue icon signifies that the game is already downloaded on the SD card.
- A black icon means the game is still pending download.
Remember to Purchase an SD Card Separately
A microSD Express card will not come with the Nintendo Switch 2, meaning players must purchase the accessory separately if they wish to store more games or media. Additionally, other peripherals that players want will also need to be purchased separately.