This is where the debate begins. While some will recommend Chinese sites like Aliexpress, we advise you to avoid this. Some microSD cards may come with do not correspond to the announced capacity. These fake cards are not without dangers: data loss, lower performance, crashes, etc. Data loss is the main thing.
To quickly explain, these fake cards carry a kind of software allowing the console or computer to be deceived by displaying a greater capacity than the real one. The device will therefore attempt to write on it, but will only delete old data. And therefore potentially saves and games.
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To buy safely, go to your nearest store (supermarket, Fnac, Boulanger, Darty…). If you don't want to travel, go to Amazon directly. Try to choose only well-known brands and products with very good reviews. Malicious third-party sellers could be lurking around, although this may be rare on Amazon.
For capacity, it is according to your choice. We are tempted to say that a memory card 128 GB can be enough for you for many months, provided you do not only buy on theeShop and sorting when necessary. If you only rely on dematerialized products, however, do not hesitate to invest now in a Sandisk 512GB. Likewise, note that there are micro SDs in the colors of the characters Nintendo.
The 64GB microSD model
We tend to advise at least 64GB storage for your microSD. In 2024, it is unfortunately difficult to be satisfied with 32GB, for the simple reason that many games, even purchased in physical version, need updates or additional downloads.
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The 128GB microSD model
It is the flagship model, chosen by the majority of players on Nintendo Switch. This may not seem like much, but it's ultimately enough for many people. With 128GB, you ensure that you can download all the updates and additional content for many games purchased in cartridge version. Obviously, if you swear by dematerialization, you will have to aim a little higher.
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The 256GB microSD model
Choosing 256GB means choosing the right compromise between budget and storage. In 2024, these micro SD cards are much less expensive than when the console was released. If you like to buy your games on the eShop, in a dematerialized version, it is important to aim for at least this storage for your games. Worst case scenario, you will just need to sort things out from time to time.
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The 512GB microSD model
With such storage on a Nintendo Switch, you are almost guaranteed to never need more. You would have to buy dozens and dozens of games on the eShop to fill 512 GB storage on our favorite hybrid console; and even if this is your case, you will probably be able to delete some of them from time to time. If that's still not enough for you, there are 1TB microSD.