SanDisk 64GB microSDXC card for Nintendo Switch consoles up to 100 MB/s UHS-I Class 10 U3

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You're after something faster: While the Micro Center Premium microSDXC is affordable, it just barely lives up to the console's recommended benchmarks. And it's not just Nintendo's first-party lineup that makes the Switch an appealing prospect; the console is also home to fantastic indie games such as Hades, Celeste, and Spelunky 2, many of which feel far more enjoyable to play untethered from the TV. It's also worth noting that the Nintendo Switch OLED will work in the old dock, and the original Nintendo Switch will work in the new one. It was incredibly common for the Switch to completely sell out across both online and high street retailers.

Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. In addition to this, there's no end of upcoming Switch games to look forward to, but if you’re after the older classics, fear not. It’s cheaper than the base model and is slightly smaller, but do keep in mind that, unlike the base model, the Lite’s Joy-Con controllers aren’t detachable, and the console can’t be played on the TV. Games will at least look prettier thanks to the console's new high-contrast display, and for some, that might be enough – but we were hoping for more here. You'll find the same Nintendo Switch accessories we're used to seeing in the box: two Joy-Con controllers, a pair of Joy-Con straps, and a Joy-Con Grip.

Throw in access to DLC packs such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Happy Home Paradise and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Booster Course Pass and the Expansion Pack has become seriously good value since launch. If you want your Switch to be a strictly portable system, the Nintendo Switch Lite is a good option.

Compatible with microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards *Once the microSDXC card is inserted, a system update will be necessary. This algorithmic tech can upscale lower resolutions up to a crisp 4K image without impacting game performance.

OLED panels bring you better image quality (blacker blacks and brighter whites), reduced power consumption, and faster response times. We found ourselves scratching at the Game Card's new slot countless times in an attempt to pry it open, and frankly, we can't understand why this change was made when it’s objectively worse. but Nintendo has shamelessly overlooked one of the three core pillars of the Switch experience – TV mode – and the new console is a hard sell as a result.

Nintendo may use FidelityFX in future games, which could be fantastic for upcoming titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Metroid Prime 4.Rebecca has written thousands of articles in the last six years including hundreds of extensive gaming guides, previews, and reviews for both Switch and Apple Arcade. It will take you a bit longer to run out of space if you're purchasing physical copies, but if you plan on playing several Switch games, then you're going to need a microSD card soon enough. The Nintendo Switch OLED also doesn't include support for high dynamic range or HDR as it's commonly known. By heading to System Settings > System > Console Screen Vividness, you can see which suits you best.

You want above 512GB of storage: If you want to go beyond 512GB, consider one of the higher capacity options that we have listed below. The Nintendo Switch OLED is arguably the best console in the Switch family, despite not being a significant upgrade when initially compared to the standard Nintendo Switch. Other than the new screen, this revised model includes an adjustable stand for tabletop play, 64GB of built-in storage (up from 32GB), a new dock with a wired ethernet port built in, and improved audio for handheld or tabletop play.

Also see our recommendation for the cheapest Nintendo Switch deals for offers on hardware and console bundles. Don't forget that you can simultaneously use the internal and external storage, so think of it as having 96GB!