We recommend using a single microSD card with your Nintendo Switch console. If you run out of space, you can copy over all the data to a larger microSD card. Keep in mind that downloadable software saved to multiple microSD cards cannot be combined later into a single microSD card.

Remove the original microSD card from the Nintendo Switch console. Insert the microSD card with the Nintendo Switch data into the microSD card reader/writer. Open Windows Explorer (for PC) and access the microSD card. Highlight the data and drag it to the desktop.

Power off the Nintendo Switch console, then gently swing the adjustable stand open to show the microSD card slot. Gently push down on the top of the microSD card until you hear a click, then slide it out of the microSD card slot.

Applies to: Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model Steps to help when a microSD card is inserted in the Nintendo Switch system but it is not detected or cannot be read.

On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored on the console’s System Memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played. Game save data cannot be saved or copied to a microSD card.

In this article, you'll learn how to view the available space on the System Memory or microSD card for the Nintendo Switch console. Complete these steps From the HOME Menu select System Settings , then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select Data Management .

A system update may be required in order to format a microSD card on Nintendo Switch. Once formatted, the information on the microSD card cannot be recovered. If screenshots or videos are stored on the microSD card, be sure to first back up the information on a computer.

Applies to: Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model In this article, you'll learn how to move software data, such as downloaded software, add-on content, and update data, between the system memory and a …

Applies to: Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model Initializing the Nintendo Switch will remove the following data: All data in the system memory, including software, save data, screenshots, and user information will be deleted, restoring the console to factory settings.

Nintendo recommends using the SD Association's SD Memory Card Formatter to format any SD cards that will be used with a Nintendo product. Nintendo products strictly adhere to the SD card standard. Instructions on using this tool can be found at the bottom of the tool's page on the SD Association website.