{"id":9652,"date":"2021-04-19T18:13:29","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T18:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=9652"},"modified":"2021-08-31T19:05:01","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T19:05:01","slug":"the-best-nintendo-switch-memory-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/the-best-nintendo-switch-memory-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Nintendo Switch Memory Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>SanDisk 128GB MicroSDXC-Card<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-MicroSDXC-Nintendo-Switch-SDSQXAO-128G-GNCZN\/dp\/B07KXQX3S3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-MicroSDXC-Nintendo-Switch-SDSQXAO-128G-GNCZN\/dp\/B07KXQX3S3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41wuFwHgE9L.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-MicroSDXC-Nintendo-Switch-SDSQXAO-128G-GNCZN\/dp\/B07KXQX3S3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Never forget your memory<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This cartridge is a well-rounded accessory for game libraries quickly growing in size and complexity.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-MicroSDXC-Nintendo-Switch-SDSQXAO-128G-GNCZN\/dp\/B07KXQX3S3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>When you&#8217;re looking for long-lasting storage for your enormous game collections, trust the company that started it all. SanDisk&#8217;s microSDXC card is a fraction of the size of a standard Switch cartridge but provides several magnitudes more room. This microSDXC card is incredibly fast, allowing users to upload content to your computer of choice in a matter of minutes. Furthermore, the card is made specifically for Nintendo products. If you&#8217;re in search of a device with style to match your favorite characters, SanDisk won&#8217;t let you down.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of the storage-to-price ratio, this option is pretty unbeatable. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This card is officially licensed for both the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite, so you know you&#8217;re getting top quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As lifelong Nintendo fans, we can&#8217;t help but love the special Super Mario Super Mushroom design.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a little pricier than other cards, but worth it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>SanDisk 256GB MicroSDXC-Card<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-MicroSDXC-Memory-Nintendo-Switch\/dp\/B07QD6R5L7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-MicroSDXC-Memory-Nintendo-Switch\/dp\/B07QD6R5L7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Mw7Ct5imL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-MicroSDXC-Memory-Nintendo-Switch\/dp\/B07QD6R5L7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gaming that never gives up<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This SD card has plenty of timeless themed variations to choose from and enough space for every adventure.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Runner Up<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-MicroSDXC-Memory-Nintendo-Switch\/dp\/B07QD6R5L7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>SanDisk&#8217;s 256 GB microSDXC card is the next step up as far as storage solutions are concerned. Since most average Switch games take up approximately ten gigabytes of space and internal storage is limited to 32 gigs, accessories like these are an absolute must for serious gamers. While standard microSD cards work just as well, the XC version allows for storage capacity that puts older chips to shame. Best of all, you can rest assured that this unit won&#8217;t interfere with any of your gaming because Nintendo has tested all the chips for compatibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With read and write speeds up to 100 and 90 megabytes per second, respectively, it really is fast.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to adding to its collector value, the bright yellow Super Mario Super Star design makes it extra visible (and therefore harder to lose).<\/li>\n<li>256GB is our favorite storage capacity because it&#8217;s not too expensive but still offers plenty of space for our games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A minor amount of the 256GB storage is lost during setup, though that&#8217;s not unusual with SD cards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>SanDisk 512GB MicroSDXC-Card<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-microSDXC-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch\/dp\/B08DG7FB61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-microSDXC-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch\/dp\/B08DG7FB61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/413G2uyxlwL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-microSDXC-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch\/dp\/B08DG7FB61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A mountain of memory<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">No matter how much footage you stream or titles you collect, SanDisk has the space to keep the party going.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Most Memory Space<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-microSDXC-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch\/dp\/B08DG7FB61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If your internal memory is packed to the brim with gameplay footage or other data, the 512 GB microSDXC card from SanDisk is the solution to your gaming problems. While this might seem overkill for the gamer just starting out, you&#8217;d be surprised to see how quickly libraries fill up when you get your hands on a Switch. We love these cards because of their stylish designs and light-speed transfer speeds, whether downloading games or uploading content to your followers on a computer. Overall, SanDisk is the memory card maker of choice for gamers who want instant access to their entire library without relying on outdated and agonizingly slow cartridges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This card works just as well on non-Nintendo devices as it does on the Switch.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If our math skills are right, we can fit approximately fifteen games on this card, which is awesome.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>For Animal Crossing lovers, the iconic leaf design is hard to pass up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s much more expensive than our other top choices, but it also holds a lot more memory.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Gigastone 128GB Micro SD Card<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gigastone-Class10-MicroSD-Adapter-Nintendo\/dp\/B07N7D2WBF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gigastone-Class10-MicroSD-Adapter-Nintendo\/dp\/B07N7D2WBF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41nuUccKGAL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gigastone-Class10-MicroSD-Adapter-Nintendo\/dp\/B07N7D2WBF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bytes that won't break the bank<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This memory card is a top pick for causal gamers just getting into what the Switch has to offer.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Value<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gigastone-Class10-MicroSD-Adapter-Nintendo\/dp\/B07N7D2WBF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Gigastone&#8217;s Micro SD card has a giant capacity for such a tiny footprint. This chip is the perfect introduction for players who just blew all their money on downloadable games or content creators specializing in one or two titles. While not an officially licensed Nintendo product, you can rest assured Gigastone has the specs you need, thanks to its A1 app performance class rating. This signifies that the card is built to handle multiple applications running, making it ideal for smart devices such as gaming consoles or smartphones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This card was specifically designed to handle gaming data at higher speeds than similar models, which should please hardcore gamers.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We found this to be one of the cheapest options out there, making it ideal for anyone on a budget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The write speed is somewhat slower than other models.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Lexar MicroSDXC UHS-II Card<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lexar-Professional-microSDXC-UHS-II-Reader\/dp\/B012PKPU5W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lexar-Professional-microSDXC-UHS-II-Reader\/dp\/B012PKPU5W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/4118mbpPeCL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lexar-Professional-microSDXC-UHS-II-Reader\/dp\/B012PKPU5W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Storage without speed limits<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Lexar's SD card will blaze through downloads and uploads so you can focus on content creation or relaxation.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Transfer Speed<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lexar-Professional-microSDXC-UHS-II-Reader\/dp\/B012PKPU5W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lexar&#8217;s UHS-II microSDXC memory card is an absolute speed demon. While initially intended for high-definition cameras, this device has no trouble interfacing with consoles either. The read speed maxes out at a blistering 270 MB per second while write sits at a still impressive 150 MB per second. In short, we endorse this unit for serious serious streamers. If you can&#8217;t wait to get content uploaded to your channel, Lexar can capture the crispest images in the business. However, if your tastes are less expensive, you may want to look for something more affordable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 8k video recording, you can save all your most epic gaming moments at their clearest and crispest.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its video recording specs, we also love this card for action and security cameras. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The card comes with an SD adaptor and USB cable, making it a truly great value for the price.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casual gamers may find the high-end specs unnecessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>What are the origins of the first SD card?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure Digital memory cards are the brainchild of the SD Association, a non-profit joint venture created by SanDisk, Panasonic, and Toshiba to standardize and optimize the performance of these accessories. While the SDA has expanded to include over 1,000 independent companies, the non-profit still advances the goal of advocating for uniform designs that ultimately conserve resources and energy. As far as specifics are concerned, the first modern memory flash drive was created by Toshiba engineer Fujio Masuoka two decades before the turn of the millennium.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Can I use my Switch&#8217;s memory card for other file types?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends. If you&#8217;re looking to store documents from your personal computer on your memory card right alongside massive game files, you&#8217;re out of luck. For a micro SD card to work on a Nintendo Switch, the cartridge must be formatted to accept Nintendo-specific file types. Fortunately, formatting is not the end of the line for usefulness outside of the gaming realm. If you need to repurpose your memory storage in a pinch for your digital camera, reformatting will delete all current content and return the device to factory settings. Also worth noting is that Nintendo Switches are only compatible with microSDXC cards. microSD and microSDHC cards are identical in size and shape but can only have up to 32 gigabytes of storage per card.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SanDisk 128GB MicroSDXC-Card When you&#8217;re looking for long-lasting storage for your enormous game collections, trust the company that started it all. SanDisk&#8217;s microSDXC card is a fraction of the size of a standard Switch cartridge but provides several magnitudes more room. 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