Oh man, so Nintendo kicked off pre-orders for the Switch 2 games and consoles, right? I was like, “Heck yeah!” and then did my lil’ ritual — you know, jumping straight to the “Game file size” details. Don’t ask why, but it’s like checking the pantry to see if there’s any hidden chocolate. Some of these game sizes? Whoa, bigger than I thought. It’s like they’re bulking up to match Windows PC game sizes, unlike our old friend, the original Switch. Nostalgic sigh.
Why the extra heft? Well, turns out, this new Switch powerhouse can handle games at 1080p (and beyond!) with some nice frame rates, which I’m guessing is a fancier way of saying “oh-so-smooth.” Yet, here’s the kicker — load it up with a few games, and poof, that 256 GB storage is crying uncle. Just like when my closet seems too small after a shopping spree. Anyway — what was I saying? Oh, right. Check out these Switch 2 game sizes!
Once you toss all those into your virtual cart, you’re looking at north of 300 GB. A bit like trying to fit my whole playlist onto a cassette. Yes, I still have cassettes. Don’t judge. This means — shocker — you need one of those nifty microSD Express cards. True, sounds bonkers to buy storage for a gizmo you haven’t snagged yet, but hey, better to be ready, right? And these cards? They zip along way faster (and yes, more cha-ching) than the ones we used in the old Switch or even the Steam Deck. Just a heads-up: your old microSD cards? They’re now about as useful as my mom’s VHS tapes — only good for peeking at your Switch memories.