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The Nintendo Switch 2 boasts an impressive 256GB of built-in storage, which is eight times more than the original Switch and four times more than the Switch OLED. However, the new console’s improved performance means that some games will consume a significant amount of that space. For instance, Cyberpunk 2077 requires a 60GB download, while Split Fiction demands 73GB.

When you need more storage, you’ll require a microSD Express card. Note that these are not the same as standard microSD cards you may have purchased for the first Switch or other gaming handhelds. MicroSD Express cards are newer, faster, and significantly more expensive. If you want more space, they’re your only choice.

The best microSD cards for the Switch 2 (and why you might want to wait to buy)

The SanDisk microSD Express Card and Lexar Play Pro. (Jeff Dunn for Engadget)

The Switch 2 is the first mainstream device to require microSD Express for storage expansion, resulting in limited options. Here’s a list of microSD Express cards available at retailers:

128GB

256GB

512GB

1TB

Remember to look for microSD Express, not “Extreme,” as seen in SanDisk’s branding for some Source Link