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Nintendo Switch Micro SD recommendations
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Papo Swing
Member
I missed on that 128GB card from Amazon for $35, but I got one at Fry's on the 4th.
I was crappy-ish brand and 64GB for $25
I was crappy-ish brand and 64GB for $25
flipswitch
Member
So my sd card (Sandisk Ultra Micro SD 200GB ) arrived today and have it installed. Does it bother anyone that accessing the memory card is fairly easy, just buy lifting up the stand? I wish it was in a more secure location.
The game now defaults to the memory card for storage apparently, so if I want to to download to internal memory I would have to remove the memory card? Now way to chose where you want it installed?
The game now defaults to the memory card for storage apparently, so if I want to to download to internal memory I would have to remove the memory card? Now way to chose where you want it installed?
molnizzle
Member
No way to choose. Your save files are automatically on internal storage, game data on the card.
You can use multiple cards too. That's why it's in an easy to access spot. If you don't mind cycling between several different cards for different games, you can do that. Just make sure the Switch is fully powered off before you swap.
Alpha_Tango
Neo Member
SanDisk 128GB microSDXC for $19.98 on eBay. I just bought one and thought I'd share.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SanDisk-128...694083&hash=item1a303cd820:g:wYsAAOSwRMtZZZTq
Edit: Sorry guys, I think this is a knock off after reading the reviews below the description. I was so excited to see it at that price I bought it right away thinking it would sell out fast at that price. I will try it anyway and hope I don't have any issues.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SanDisk-128...694083&hash=item1a303cd820:g:wYsAAOSwRMtZZZTq
Edit: Sorry guys, I think this is a knock off after reading the reviews below the description. I was so excited to see it at that price I bought it right away thinking it would sell out fast at that price. I will try it anyway and hope I don't have any issues.
Those reviews though are from other past listings. Not from the user, since he only appeared in April. One of the reviews is from February.
Alpha_Tango
Neo Member
Yes, you're right. Thanks for pointing that out. I was worried for a second. Also, the picture of the packaging looks pretty genuine.
Nintendo partnered with sandisk..
The Nintendo-licensed 64 GB and 128 GB microSDXC SanDisk memory cards will be available at select retail outlets starting in October 2017.
They look good.
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170901005103/en/
The Nintendo-licensed 64 GB and 128 GB microSDXC SanDisk memory cards will be available at select retail outlets starting in October 2017.
They look good.
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170901005103/en/
Any news on these yet?
I know any micro sd will work but I'd (weirdly) prefer to have one of these ones lol.
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Deleted member 465307
Unconfirmed Member
I'm the same way. I'll probably buy one of these.
LumpOfCole
Member
I got this 128GB card for $35 on Prime Day, but reading this thread I'm wondering if I goofed on the speed aspect.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013TMNPBQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013TMNPBQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Lol at this Official microSD $200
You'd have to be crazy to pay that when you can get a Sandisk Extreme Pro (flagship SD card) for less....Yes I know the Switch can't make use of the speeds, but it's to make a point that Sandisk are taking the piss here.
They can shove that SD card where the sun don't shine....
Aside from that you can pick up an equivalent 128gb microSD, so UHS-I U3 for a quarter of the price.....
You'd have to be crazy to pay that when you can get a Sandisk Extreme Pro (flagship SD card) for less....Yes I know the Switch can't make use of the speeds, but it's to make a point that Sandisk are taking the piss here.
They can shove that SD card where the sun don't shine....
Aside from that you can pick up an equivalent 128gb microSD, so UHS-I U3 for a quarter of the price.....
Bruce Springsteen
Member
Does the Nintendo switch have the same digital transfer issues as the Nintendo 3DS?
xXBetter Off DadXx
Member
For what it's worth that card is showing up as $99.99 now.....but still not a great deal by any means.
Digital Foundry did tests around near the Switch's launch and noticed it wasn't really using the higher speeds of U3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=vbItTEmozxw
I don't think that's changed. Though it is a bit weird that Nintendo has opted for the U3 cards to be the ones for the Switch Partnership.
SirNinja
Member
Get a 200GB card at <$70. For larger-size games (e.g., >12 GB), just buy the physical version. That's the plan I've gone with - hopefully I'll still have some room by the time bigger microSD cards get cheaper.
Thankfully Nintendo has mostly done an excellent job at keeping game sizes low. Less than 6 GB for Mario Odyssey is sublime.
Thankfully Nintendo has mostly done an excellent job at keeping game sizes low. Less than 6 GB for Mario Odyssey is sublime.
ThoseDeafMutes
Member
Will UHS-1 / U1 cards like this cause a problem? I found some people saying speed was very important, and I found other people saying the Switch is only rated to read that speed, not higher.
Edit: Nvm answered my own question by reading higher on this page...
Edit: Nvm answered my own question by reading higher on this page...
I did notice that it went on sale shortly after, but as you say, still overpriced, but I suppose that was inevitable....
Not sure if it'll cause a problem but I went for U3 just incase. The Sandisk Extreme Plus was priced reasonably (not much more than U1 cards).
As far as I know the Switch can take advantage of UHS-I U3 speeds, it's just UHS-II that is pointless.
new edit: Although according to here UHS-II makes a difference https://twitter.com/SanDiskJP/status/837550339318411265
edit: Damn the extreme plus is 100 bucks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XYSVX64/?tag=neogaf0e-20. I paid far less for it than that, in that case that is high..
Lasthope106
Member
I got this one from Amazon since it was on
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073JYC4XM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Did I mess up?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073JYC4XM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Did I mess up?
The only thing you should be looking for it's the speed. The one you're posting it's pretty darn fast. Thats why its more expensive than the one posted on the OP besides the Nintendo Tax
I hope not, I picked one up myself.. lol. Should be here tomorrow, I'm not expecting any problems.
So when it comes to speed, is there a notable difference? From what I'm seeing it says the one first posted can do 80mb vs 100mb with the Nintendo one.
xochipiltontli
Member
There isn't. The system apparently has a speed cap that limits SD speeds anyway. So long as it's UHS-1, you'll get roughly the same loading times as any other card. The Nintendo one is just overpriced for the sake of being overpriced, save 50% and get this one instead. Has the same specs as the Nintendo one, too.
alf717
Member
I got a Samsung 128GB last year and haven't filled it much. I prefer to have physical copies of games just got it for some digital only games and from time to time a demos or two. I'd say a 200GB+ is still a good spot unless you are full digital you might want a larger size micro sd card
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pantanovera
Banned
Technically, the Nintendo switch needs MicroSD card with transfer speed with 60-95/sec and you need to pay attention to that. Personally, I prefer SanDisk both in quality,speed and price
Virex
Banned
By couldn't you just bump a new thread?
Meted
Member
Meted
Member
400g seems like overkill, is the switch your only gaming device?
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
Managed to fill the previous card, so when I found this deal I jumped on it (to be fair I should have bought way more physical Switch releases as most games run straight from the cart and that can save you lots of space):
Samsung EVO Plus 512 GB microSDXC UHS-I U3 Memory Card with Adapter https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07H1231S8/
(I got it at £86 and not at £76 is an even better price... could have waited :/)
Samsung EVO Plus 512 GB microSDXC UHS-I U3 Memory Card with Adapter https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07H1231S8/
(I got it at £86 and not at £76 is an even better price... could have waited :/)
Mista
Banned
I got the same one. You have exactly this one or the newer model? Because the newer model is £86 mate
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
I have that exact one, I just checked on my Amazon order (early October) and from there I went to see the actual item as sold today on the store. Not that I am too upset, I really needed the extra space and the card has very good specs...
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Mista
Banned
Yeah I have the same + newer models doesn’t matter honestly if we just want the extra space.I have that exact one, I just checked on my Amazon order (early October) and from there I went to see the actual item as sold today on the store. Not that I am too upset, I really needed the extra space and the card has very good specs...
Gormless Noodle
Member
I got the same one from an Amazon deal last year or so, was actually pretty cheap. No worries about space and it was a lot cheaper than the 512GB cards. I've only got 266GB left of that space right now actually, I can easily see that fill up over the lifespan of the Switch tbh and it's hassle to have to buy a bigger one down the line. You just end up wasting more money than if you'd have got a good sized from the get go.
Andyliini
Member
I have multiple gaming devices, but I bought this card from Amazon sale last year. I got it relatively cheap, and probably never need to buy another card for my Switch, expect if this one breaks somehow. I have heard SanDisk cards are one of the best on the market right now, so I should be fine.
Ban Puncher
Member
Bought a 128GB card last year and it's finally just started to groan under it's own weight. Will see what deals are floating about during Black Friday next week and pick up either a 400GB or 512GB SanDisk.
Ulysses 31
Member
The 1TB 170MB/s from SanDisk!
