How much internal storage does the Switch 2 have?
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The Nintendo Switch 2, launched on 5 June 2025, has 256GB of internal storage, eight times the original Switch's 32GB. It expands with microSD Express cards, up to 2TB. Ordinary microSD cards from the original Switch cannot hold Switch 2 games.
Switch 2 storage at a glance
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Built-in storage | 256GB |
| Expansion | microSD Express card |
| Largest card supported | 2TB |
| Older UHS-I cards | Screenshots and videos only |
Do you need a card straight away?
256GB holds a fair number of games, but large releases fill it. Cards and prices are on Switch 2 microSD Express cards; whether your old card is any use is covered in can the Switch 2 use an old microSD card.
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See also Switch 2 microSD Express, Old microSD in a Switch 2?, 256GB, 512GB.
Other places to go from here: Xbox Series X|S storage, 2TB, All guides.
Frequently asked questions
How much storage does the Switch 2 have?
256GB built in.
Can Switch 2 storage be expanded?
Yes, with a microSD Express card of up to 2TB.
Is all 256GB usable?
Part is used by system software, as on any console.
When did the Switch 2 launch?
5 June 2025.
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