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Switch micro SD cards: What's the most memory you can get for the best price?
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It's a shame I can't find the article. I feel maybe it was posted on ResetERA in the past?
In any case, Amazon gets its supply from many wholesalers, and there's no guarantee it's getting its SD Card supply directly from Samsung. In all likelyhood you'll be fine, but running H2testtw is a good idea.
Yeah I found some stuff saying as you did that their inventory is now mixed in with others, so that's pretty terrible. Thanks for pointing it out, I would have never thought that could happen.
If I purchase a new SD card can I plug my old card into my laptop, download the Switch data to the hard drive, and then upload that data to the new card? I think this was answered in the affirmative upthread but I'm not entirely certain because I'm quite amateur at this stuff.
Yup that's all you need to do. It's nice that it's so easy, I've done it a few times myself because I keep slowly upgrading (and throwing away more money).
i originally had a 400GB but had to delete some games off of it so i upgraded to the 1TB and that will last me for a while till a 2TB model gets released.
Use a Windows PC if you can, a Mac file system can screw up the copy/paste.
On a related note, SanDisk has an official store in AliExpress. It's safe to buy from them, right?
I wonder if the Switch will support SDUC? The maximum of SDXC will be 2Tb, I guess we'll see them next year.
Per byte ratio right now, 128gb is the best I think. Unless you want to go all digital, that's quite a lot of space (for now).
Per byte ratio right now, 128gb is the best I think. Unless you want to go all digital, that's quite a lot of space (for now).
I've upgraded my SD card 3x since owning the switch. Now I'm at 256gb and I've never successfully pulled this off. I have a macbook pro. Apparently it's a seamless process for PC users. I copy everything, match the folders, try to copy it back over. Never works. I go online to Nintendo's transfer method procedure and followed that. Nada. Ultimately, I always have to spend a day redownloading everything every time i get a new card.
I should probably get a 128GB. I don't have much need for a TON of space since i'm not all digital. But 32GB is small for these non-indie games.
That's really weird. I'm gonna guess it has something to do with the formatting of the card? I simply copy the entire card in one shot in Windows File Explorer (right click the drive itself, 'copy') and paste it to a new folder. Select all that's in the folder, copy it and then paste to the root directory of the new card.
have probably around 50 or so small to large titles. Still have around 100+gb left
Possible dumb question incoming
Can't we just reuse the Micro SD card of the Switch we may decide to sell?
Can't we just reuse the Micro SD card of the Switch we may decide to sell?
okay wow, way more than I can even fathom. I'm guessing you go digital for all the big titles, then? is there any concern about someday losing the ability to play those games?
The MBP SD card slot is full size, so you'd need an adapter, but the micro SD cards generally come with one for this very reason. I also have a custom adapter that fits flush, and my 512GB card is acting as extra semi-permanent storage space.
That's what I just got for my Switch, and it should last me a while too!
Wait for Amazon prime day next week, or black Friday if you can wait that long.
Best bang for your buck while having a decent amount of storage is either 200 or 256GB micro sd card right now. This is if you are going 50% digital or less and you aren't buying a crap ton of games.
Honestly you just gotta plan it out and buy an ad card that will last you for the entire switch cycle. Nobody wants to buy another card. It depends on how many games you are buying and what kinds.. because AAA games will take up more space, and even with some games with cartridges, you might have to do an extra 10-20GB download on the eshop. Games like nba2k19.
Also, I'd stick with the well known brands like SanDisk and Samsung. Be very careful with the lesser known brands.. there's a lot of fake ones out there too
Best bang for your buck while having a decent amount of storage is either 200 or 256GB micro sd card right now. This is if you are going 50% digital or less and you aren't buying a crap ton of games.
Honestly you just gotta plan it out and buy an ad card that will last you for the entire switch cycle. Nobody wants to buy another card. It depends on how many games you are buying and what kinds.. because AAA games will take up more space, and even with some games with cartridges, you might have to do an extra 10-20GB download on the eshop. Games like nba2k19.
Also, I'd stick with the well known brands like SanDisk and Samsung. Be very careful with the lesser known brands.. there's a lot of fake ones out there too
That's the one that I current have (the Samsung 512). Though be warned: Amazon has their fair share of fake cards floating around. I'm currently having them ship me a replacement card; I ran a couple tests on the card and something weird has been up (write/read errors and piss poor performance).
I got this 256gb patriot from amazon for $20 a month back. Still at $28 it's an excellent deal. Works great.
Well this happened just this week:
So maybe the situation will improve.
After a few bad experiences with Amazon, I decided to only buy microSD cards from retailers /in-store (Best Buy usually).
I got the 400GB a couple of months ago to upgrade the capacity. Can't justify another 100GB for $45.
I got about 100GB left on my 400GB
I'm kind of regretting not getting 512GB but the price difference is substantial
I'm kind of regretting not getting 512GB but the price difference is substantial
It's 120GB more.
The 400GB card only has 360GB and the 512GB shows 480GB, at least on my Switch.
Upgraded from 200 to 400 and now 512GB.
Guys I want to buy this but I'm paranoid with all the fake cards. What do you think of this micro sd card for the Switch?
Samsung 512GB Micro SD
Samsung 512GB Micro SD
Still on my 200GB cart and plan to stay that way. I have used maybe half left. Helps to buy 50% physical
Definitely 512GB. the TB cards are still way too expensive.
The one you linked is fine. As long as you archive software that you beat or don't play anymore you will never fill it up.
I upgraded from a 200GB card at Switch launch to a 400GB one recently and even that is more than enough for me.
I finally caved and upgraded. Went from a 256GB to a 512GB that I snagged through Best Buy for $64 last week.
After I finished getting everything re-downloaded, I realized I have no idea what I did with the 128GB card I had in my Switch before getting a 256GB. The thing I hate most about how tiny they are.
After I finished getting everything re-downloaded, I realized I have no idea what I did with the 128GB card I had in my Switch before getting a 256GB. The thing I hate most about how tiny they are.
It's a healthy mix. I have full retail games digitally. Mortal Kombat 11 is like 23 GB before the two monstrous patches, and even that's been archived. I currently have 96 games downloaded to my main Switch, ranging from super small indies to big budget AAA, with A Hat In Time currently the biggest game I have downloaded at 16.2 GB. I have ~200 digitally purchased, with more bought physically.
I also have a problem with buying Switch games when they're on sale or otherwise lol, so as long as you're not insane like me, you'll be more than okay with 400 GB.