- The Nintendo Switch 2 has 256 GB of internal storage
- The console always supports extensible storage, but you will need to use a microSD Express card to perform games
- These cards offer faster speeds but are more expensive
The Nintendo Switch 2 has a lot to do – a more powerful processor to allow even more impressive games, better sound of improved speakers, and yes, a larger screen at 7.9 inch. But can we give Nintendo applause to increase internal storage to 256 GB?
It is a big jump – eight times what the nintendo original switch has offered – and it should mean that you will have a lot of space for games and applications. Of course, there is extensible storage. However, these are not all roses in this regard … especially if you have invested in many standard microSD cards for your current switch and want to upgrade.
For what? Well, the Nintendo Switch 2 always supports extensible storage, but this will only work with microSD Express cards. This is an important distinction because non -standard microSD cards do not carry the “express” properties. These high-end microSD cards, however, offer faster speeds that are more in the SSD (semiconductor training).
This feature, as well as improved performance, should have a more fluid experience when reading or writing on the MicroSD Express card. You will need a microSD Express card to use with the Switch 2 to record a game or open one. However, According to this assistance pageYou can connect a standard microSD card to display photos or screenshots.
Improved speeds could however weigh the drawbacks outside the cost. A regular The 128 GB microSD card works for about $ 20.99 (on Amazon for this Sandisk model), but a The Sandisk 128 GB Express Card of 128 GB is $ 49.99 (currently $ 44.99 on Amazon). This is a whole jump and generally the case here – MicroSD Express cards are more expensive than microSD cards.
So yes, increasing internal storage on the switch 2 to 256 GB is excellent, and keeping the extensible storage option is good, but the requirement of microSD Express can cost you a little more.
Of course, there is always the possibility that you were able to use a microSD Express card in your Switch Lite, Switch or Switch OLED – it is worth checking and as we get closer to pre -orders (April 8 of Nintendo and April 9 of other retailers) and launch (June 5, 2025), we will write on important sales on these cards.
