Polygon.com / 06.06.25

How to add external storage to Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2s external storage options are rather limited at launch, as the hardware is only compatible with a specific kind of microSD card. You wont lose any data from your original Switch if you complete the Switch 2 system transfer, but you might not be able to fit all your games on the new console without getting the right storage. Below, we explain your external storage options for Switch 2, along with how to install it. How to add an SD card to Switch 2 The only external storage you can use with the Switch 2 is a microSD Express card. These are not the same as standard microSD cards, and your Switch 2 will not recognize the microSD card you used for your original Switch. That said, the Switch 2s storage capacity is a little less than 256GB, so you can fit a few games on there without having to rely on external storage if you want to wait until microSD Express prices come down. Once you have your compatible card, pull the Switch 2s kickstand out. On the left is a small slo...
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