Guides

Short, sourced answers to the questions Switch 2 owners ask most.

GuideHow much storage does the Switch 2 have?The Switch 2 has 256 GB of internal storage and takes microSD Express cards up to 2 TB. Here is how far that goes with real game sizes. GuideNintendo Switch 2 Edition, upgrade packs and free updates explainedA Switch 2 Edition is the original game plus an upgrade pack. If you own the Switch 1 game you only buy the pack. Some games get free updates instead. GuideSwitch 2 microSD Express cards: what works and what does notSwitch 2 only stores games on microSD Express cards up to 2 TB. Old Switch microSD cards will not work for games. Here is what to buy. GuideSwitch 2 TV mode vs handheld: resolution and FPS explainedThe Switch 2 screen is 1080p at up to 120 Hz; on a TV it outputs up to 4K at 60 Hz or 1440p at 120 Hz. What each game actually runs at is up to the game. GuideWhat is a Switch 2 Game-Key Card?A Game-Key Card is a physical Switch 2 cartridge that holds a licence, not the game. Here is what that means for storage, internet and resale.