Are you running out of space on your Nintendo Switch? Want to download more games but don’t want to delete any of your existing games?
One solution is to download Switch games directly onto your SD card. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to download Switch games directly onto your SD card.
Step 1: Check Your SD Card
First things first, make sure that your SD card is compatible with the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch supports microSD cards up to 2TB in size. If you don’t have an SD card yet, make sure to get one that’s compatible.
Step 2: Format Your SD Card
Before downloading any games onto your SD card, you need to format it. This will erase all data on the SD card, so make sure to back up any important files before formatting. To format your SD card on the Nintendo Switch:
- Go to System Settings
- Select System
- Select Formatting Options
- Select microSD Card
- Select Format
- Confirm when asked if you want to format the SD card
Note:
Formatting will erase all data on the SD card. Make sure you have backed up any important files before proceeding.
Step 3: Download Games Directly onto Your SD Card
Now that your SD card is formatted and ready for use, it’s time to download some games. Here’s how you can do it:
- Go to the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch
- Select the game that you want to download
- Select Download Options and then select Download Later or Download Now depending on if you want the game downloaded immediately or later.
- If you selected Download Later, go back into the Nintendo eShop and select your profile icon located in the top right corner of the screen.
- Select Download Management, then select View Download Progress, and then select the game you want to download.
- Select Download to start the download of your game directly onto your SD card.
Note:
Make sure that you have enough space on your SD card for the game you want to download. You can check how much space is available on your SD card by going to System Settings > Data Management > microSD Card.
Step 4: Play Your Game
Once the game has finished downloading, you can enjoy playing it directly from your SD card. To access your downloaded games:
- Go to the HOME Menu
- Select All Software
- Select microSD Card
- Select the game that you want to play
Note:
Make sure that your Nintendo Switch is updated to the latest software version before downloading any games. This will ensure compatibility with all games.
Conclusion:
Downloading Switch games directly onto your SD card is a great way to save space on your Nintendo Switch without having to delete any of your existing games. Just remember to format your SD card before downloading any games and make sure that you have enough space available on it. With these steps, you’ll be able to enjoy more of your favorite games without worrying about running out of storage space on your Nintendo Switch!