Only microSD cards can be used on the Nintendo Switch console, and SD cards and miniSD cards are not compatible with it
. MicroSD cards are sold separately, and the following types of microSD cards are supported on Nintendo Switch: microSD (up to 2 GB), microSDHC (4 GB - 32 GB), and microSDXC (64 GB - 2 TB)
. In order to use a microSDXC card on the Nintendo Switch console, a system update is required
. Using a microSD card with a higher transfer speed is recommended to improve gameplay experience
. Some recommended high-speed microSD cards include UHS-I (Ultra High Speed Phase I) compatible cards with transfer speeds of 60 - 95 MB/sec
. Some popular brands for microSD cards for Nintendo Switch include SanDisk and Samsung Evo Plus
