The Nintendo Switch OLED comes with 64 GB of internal storage. Some of that capacity is reserved for the system, so the full 64 GB is not available for games and other personal data. You can add a separately sold compatible microSD card for downloadable software and captures, but game save data stays in the console’s System Memory.
What the 64 GB includes
Nintendo lists the OLED model’s built-in capacity as 64 GB and notes that a portion is reserved for system use. Nintendo does not specify the exact amount left for user data, so there is no official usable-space figure to apply to every console.
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Nintendo Switch – OLED Model w/White Joy-Con | $388.44 | Buy on Amazon |
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Nintendo Switch OLED Model w/ White Joy-Con (Renewed) | $256.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Nintendo Switch 2 System | $499.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Original Replacement OLED Black tablet Switch OLED Console (Bulk Packaging) (Renewed) | $197.98 | Buy on Amazon |
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Nintendo Switch OLED Model The Legend of Zelda (Renewed) | $328.99 | Buy on Amazon |
What a microSD card can—and cannot—store
The Switch OLED supports separately sold microSDXC cards up to 2 TB. A card can store downloadable software, software updates, downloadable content, and captures. It cannot store game save data: save data remains in System Memory and cannot be saved or copied to the card. Nintendo recommends UHS-I cards and gives transfer-speed guidance of 60–95 MB/s; within that range, it says higher transfer speed offers a better gameplay experience. See Nintendo’s Switch FAQ and Nintendo’s microSD card guidance.
Do you need a microSD card?
That depends on the games you plan to play and how much space remains on your console. Game storage requirements vary, so check the physical game packaging or its Nintendo eShop listing before buying. A compatible microSDXC card is an option if your library needs more room; there is no single card size that every OLED owner needs.
#1 Best Overall
- Vivid 7” OLED screen
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- 64 GB internal storage (a portion of which is reserved for use by the system)
- Enhanced audio in handheld and tabletop modes
- Wide adjustable stand
How to check your available storage
- From the HOME Menu, open System Settings.
- Select Data Management.
- Check the available space shown for System Memory and, if one is inserted, the microSD card. Nintendo’s available-space instructions describe the same screen.
Use the displayed free space alongside the storage requirements for games you are considering to decide whether you need expansion.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Glossy white dock with Hylian illustrations
- Hardware with designs from the game
- 7-inch OLED screen. Enjoy vivid colors and crisp contrast with a screen that makes colors pop
- Freely angle the system’s wide, adjustable stand for comfortable viewing in Tabletop mode
- Use the dock’s LAN port when playing in TV mode for a wired internet connection (LAN cable sold separately)
Rank #3
- The next evolution of Nintendo Switch
- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Dock that supports 4K when connected to a compatible TV*
- GameChat** lets you voice chat, share your game screen, and connect via video chat as you play
Rank #2
- Vivid 7” OLED screen
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- 64 GB internal storage (a portion of which is reserved for use by the system)
- Enhanced audio in handheld and tabletop modes
- Wide adjustable stand
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