{"id":351216,"date":"2021-10-11T14:00:58","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T11:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/will-an-expensive-sd-card-improve-nintendo-switch-performance\/"},"modified":"2021-10-11T14:00:58","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T11:00:58","slug":"will-an-expensive-sd-card-improve-nintendo-switch-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-expensive-sd-card-improve-nintendo-switch-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"#Will an Expensive SD Card Improve Nintendo Switch Performance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acfd4f3717e6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-expensive-sd-card-improve-nintendo-switch-performance\/#The_Switch_Supports_UHS-I_Memory_Cards\" >The Switch Supports UHS-I Memory Cards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-expensive-sd-card-improve-nintendo-switch-performance\/#What_Memory_Cards_Does_the_Switch_Support\" >What Memory Cards Does the Switch Support?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-expensive-sd-card-improve-nintendo-switch-performance\/#Buy_a_Brand_You_Trust\" >Buy a Brand You Trust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-expensive-sd-card-improve-nintendo-switch-performance\/#Are_Cartridges_or_Internal_Memory_Faster\" >Are Cartridges or Internal Memory Faster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-expensive-sd-card-improve-nintendo-switch-performance\/#Transferring_Games_Between_Storage_Is_Tedious\" >Transferring Games Between Storage Is Tedious<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-expensive-sd-card-improve-nintendo-switch-performance\/#Nintendo_Switch_%E2%80%93_OLED_Model_w_White_Joy-Con\" >Nintendo Switch \u2013 OLED Model w\/ White Joy-Con<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/will-an-expensive-sd-card-improve-nintendo-switch-performance\/#Spend_on_Capacity_Not_Speed\" >Spend on Capacity, Not Speed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Will an Expensive SD Card Improve Nintendo Switch Performance?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-755150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/nintendo_switch_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/nintendo_switch_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/nintendo_switch_hero_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch on a blue background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Nintendo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve got a dockable Nintendo Switch, the portable Switch Lite, or the improved OLED Switch, you\u2019re probably going to need a memory card. The limited internal memory will dis<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear quickly, even if you primarily play physical releases.<\/p>\n<p>The real question is whether a pricey memory card is worth it for added performance gains, or whether you\u2019re better off focusing on capacity instead.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Switch_Supports_UHS-I_Memory_Cards\"><\/span>The Switch Supports UHS-I Memory Cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All models of Nintendo Switch support UHS-I (Ultra High Speed Phase I) microSD cards. The UHS-I standard has a theoretical maximum read speed of 104MB\/sec, though proprietary technologies from SanDisk and Lexar have seen improvements in the 160-170MB\/sec range.<\/p>\n<p>Nintendo <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fen-americas-support.nintendo.com%2Fapp%2Fanswers%2Fdetail%2Fa_id%2F22481%2F%7E%2Fmicrosd-card-faq\">specifies<\/a> minimum read speeds for UHS-I microSD cards of between 60 and 95MB\/sec. This suggests that even cards with a higher read speed are bound to these limitations.\u00a0As long as your chosen card can hit Nintendo\u2019s quoted 60 to 95MB\/sec, a \u201cfaster\u201d alternative should not provide any benefits in terms of loading time or <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> performance.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-756130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hac-photo-console_sdcard_insert.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"How to add a memory card to your Nintendo Switch\" width=\"650\" height=\"412\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Nintendo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Cards on the lower end of this scale may suffer from slightly longer loading times or performance problems, but provided they fall within this range, they meet Nintendo\u2019s specification.<\/p>\n<p>Nintendo specifically states that \u201cthe higher the transfer speed, the better gameplay experience on Nintendo Switch\u201d but this is only true to the point where the microSD card\u2019s read speed matches the console\u2019s maximum read speed.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Memory_Cards_Does_the_Switch_Support\"><\/span>What Memory Cards Does the Switch Support?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nintendo states that the Switch is compatible with microSD cards (up to 2GB), MicroSDHC cards (between 4GB and 32GB), and microSDXC cards (64GB and greater).<\/p>\n<p>There is no benefit to purchasing a UHS-II or UHS-III microSD card since these have additional rows of contacts that enable higher read and write speeds. The Switch lacks the corresponding contacts to achieve these speeds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nSanDisk 512GB UHS-I microSDXC<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07SC7BZHR?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41tLGHUoT+L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fortunately, the price of high capacity UHS-I cards has come down dramatically in the last few years and you can now buy 256GB or 512GB cards from around $35 on the small end to $75 on the larger end. Memory prices are prone to fluctuation, so these prices might jump around a bit depending on when you buy.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy_a_Brand_You_Trust\"><\/span>Buy a Brand You Trust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By far one of the most factors when it comes to buying a memory card is buying a quality product from a brand you trust. The old \u201cif it seems too good to be true\u201d adage is worth keeping in mind. Cheap cards that promise the world are often not worth the money you\u2019ll save when they under-deliver in terms of performance.<\/p>\n<p>Look for brands like SanDisk, Kingston, Lexar, Samsung, and PNY. Avoid any obvious knock-offs which attempt to imitate branding seen on the more recognizable brands. You\u2019ll get what you pay for, and it will last.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nPNY 256GB PRO microSDXC<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08F7Y4R1B?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/413VvNeccwL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The same is true in terms of <em>where<\/em> you buy your memory cards. Fakes are abundant on many online marketplaces, so opt for a retailer that you trust. You can test the speed of your card using free tools like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/crystalmark.info\/en\/software\/crystaldiskmark\/\">CrystalDiskMark<\/a> (Windows) or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/blackmagic-disk-speed-test\/id425264550?mt=12\">Blackmagic Disk Speed Test<\/a> (Mac) to ensure you\u2019re getting the performance you\u2019ve paid for.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Cartridges_or_Internal_Memory_Faster\"><\/span>Are Cartridges or Internal Memory Faster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to tests performed by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/articles\/digitalfoundry-the-best-micro-sd-cards-for-nintendo-switch-7000\">Digital Foundry<\/a>, physical cartridges (game cards) have the slowest read times of all, while the console\u2019s internal flash memory provides the fastest load times.<\/p>\n<p>Games stored on microSD cards were marginally faster to load when compared with a physical cartridge (usually under a second when fast <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>ing in\u00a0<em>The Legend of Zelda:\u00a0<\/em><em>Breath of the Wild<\/em>), but still trailed the internal storage by up to several seconds in that same game.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-756131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hac-photo-console_gamecard_insert.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Inserting a game card into the Nintendo Switch\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Nintendo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This bolsters the theory that the Switch is limited to around 100MB\/sec read speed in terms of removable <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> since it\u2019s unlikely that a microSD card would be able to achieve higher read speeds than internal flash memory.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, there\u2019s not a huge amount of difference between the three mediums and it shouldn\u2019t influence where or how you decide to store your games.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transferring_Games_Between_Storage_Is_Tedious\"><\/span>Transferring Games Between Storage Is Tedious<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to buy a memory card as soon as you get your Switch console since Nintendo doesn\u2019t make it particularly easy to transfer games between the internal storage and removable microSD cards. The only way to do this is to archive the software and re-download it again to the microSD card.<\/p>\n<p>This takes time, bandwidth, and patience. We\u2019d recommend buying an adequately-sized microSD card that suits your gaming habits. If you play a lot of games and bounce between titles regularly, a larger pool of storage will be of benefit. For casual gamers, a 128GB or 256GB card will likely be enough for the lifespan of the console.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from a better display, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/91220\/should-you-buy-the-nintendo-switch-oled-model\/\">revised OLED Switch<\/a> ships with 64GB of internal storage, double the original and Switch Lite models. This is still a paltry amount of space considering how some games balloon to 30GB or more in size, so we definitely recommend a memory card.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box\">\nNintendo Switch (OLED Model)<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B098RKWHHZ?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41t2dWeii9L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Nintendo Switch \u2013 OLED Model w\/ White Joy-Con\" aria-label=\"Shop for Nintendo Switch \u2013 OLED Model w\/ White Joy-Con\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B098RKWHHZ?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nintendo_Switch_%E2%80%93_OLED_Model_w_White_Joy-Con\"><\/span>Nintendo Switch \u2013 OLED Model w\/ White Joy-Con<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The latest iteration of the Nintendo Switch has an OLED screen that has deeper blacks for a better-looking portable experience, and 64GB of internal memory (up for 32GB on the previous models).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Whether or not you buy physical game cartridges may also influence your decision. Most cartridge releases are big-budget games that tend to be larger than smaller indie eShop titles. If you\u2019re going to be downloading games like <em>Mario Odyssey<\/em> or the latest open-world\u00a0<em>Zelda<\/em> title, you\u2019ll want a larger microSD card.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that save data is handled differently from game data on the Switch, which makes transferring save data between Switch consoles a relatively painless affair. You can also transfer Switch screenshots and videos over USB to quickly free up some space.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spend_on_Capacity_Not_Speed\"><\/span>Spend on Capacity, Not Speed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With UHS-I memory cards of 256GB and 512GB now more affordable than ever, you\u2019re better off spending money on capacity rather than speed. If you\u2019re buying a memory card you intend to repurpose at a later date (for example in a camera or smartphone) then a faster memory card might be of use to you down the line.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to underestimate just how much storage you will need, so learn how to free up space on your Switch so you can keep playing new games.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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