SanDisk - 256GB microSDXC Memory Card for Nintendo Switch
User rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars with 1467 reviews.
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Description
Features
Compatible with most devices that support microSDXC cards
For wide-ranging use.
Nintendo®-licensed for the Nintendo Switch console
The SanDisk® microSDXC card for the Nintendo Switch game system is designed to provide dependable storage as you conquer new levels.
Lifetime limited warranty
The SanDisk® microSDXC card for Nintendo Switch is backed by a lifetime limited warranty so your games always have a dependable space to call home.
256GB storage capacity
Add up to 256GB of storage to your Nintendo Switch system in a matter of seconds, and rest easy knowing you have room for your favorite games.
Up to 100MB/s read speed
Along with an up to 90MB/s write speed saves you time when transferring files.
What's Included
- SanDisk 256GB microSDXC Memory Card for Nintendo Switch
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Key Specs
- Storage Capacity256 gigabytes
- Maximum Read Speed100.0 megabytes per second
- Maximum Write Speed90.0 megabytes per second
- Memory Card FormatmicroSDXC
- Speed Class Rating10.0
General
- Product Name256GB microSDXC Memory Card for Nintendo Switch
- BrandSanDisk
- Model NumberSDSQXAO-256G-ANCZN
- ColorYellow
- Color CategoryYellow
Capacity
- Storage Capacity256 gigabytes
Speed
- Maximum Read Speed100.0 megabytes per second
- Maximum Write Speed90.0 megabytes per second
- SD Bus ModeUHS-I
- SD Speed ClassClass 10
- UHS Speed ClassU3
- Speed Class Rating10.0
Dimension
- Product Height0.4 inches
- Product Width0.6 inches
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - PartsLifetime limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - LaborLifetime limited
Other
- UPC619659173838
Customer rating
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 1467 reviews
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Must have for any switch owner.
|Posted .Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I'd say, if you can afford it, bypass any smaller SD cards and jump to this one or something of a higher size. If you plan on buying lots of digital games on switch, this is definitely a must.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Switch Must!!!!!!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I got this when I purchased my switch as should everyone else its an amazing little sad card that holds so much memory and for the price it’s a must.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For games, For nintendo switchRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Nintendo switch memory card 256gig
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For games, For nintendo switchRecently bought a Nintendo switch for my wife and this memory card is way more than enough to run her library of games, she has 189 gigs free after all she’s downloaded
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For nintendo switch, PriceRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Best choice for the switch.
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:For nintendo switch, PriceNothing to say but a Must have for the switch great price.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Lots of space for gaming
|Posted .Owned for 6 months when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5If you play and download a lot of games then this 256GB memory card will be more than enough. I don't like having to deal with the hassle of deleting games just to make room for new ones. Also I bought this so I wouldn't have to keep switching different memory cards and I can just manage all my games in one.
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Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great memory card. Recommended!
|Posted .Owned for 2 months when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5If you have a Nintendo Switch, that you will most likely need additional memory at some point. There are a lot of memory cards out there, and it's nice that you can use just about any brand and size you want. I opted for this official, 256 GB version from SanDisk. It's debatable whether getting one that is endorsed by Nintendo really matters, but I figure that it can't hurt. I'd like to think that they've tried to match this card up to the Switch as perfectly as is possible. I got this on sale from Best Buy and it's been working perfectly for several months now.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
We got the last one in store!
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I got my boyfriend a switch for christmas and he immediately needed more storage for it as he was downloading a ton of games. We went to best buy on 12/26 and it was packed with after christmas shoppers. we managed to get the last one of these and it's perfect for him, fits all of his games!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Pleased our nephew
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Purchased as a Christmas present for our nephew. This flash card was easy to install and set-up. Seems to have improved the overall operation of his Nintendo Switch. He is very happy with the results and says playing with his Nintendo Switch a lot more fun. Having not seen him playing with the Nintendo Switch before the flash card I don't have a basis to say how much better it is, hut he seems to be pleased.
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Q: QuestionAt the San Marcos location I bought this micro sd card a few weeks ago and when I inserted in my switch it was NOT 256gb it was 238gb Please explain to me where is the 18gb missing? I spent $75 cash.
Asked by Enoriega.
- A:Answer 18gb is required for Skynet to be installed.
Answered by ThEtRuTh
Q: QuestionCan this be used in smartphones
Asked by Jhh.
- A:Answer Yes, exactly, it can be used in smartphones. It is compatible with them.
Answered by mnset
Q: QuestionDoes this need to be formatted? Or can I just pop it in and it be good to go?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer I popped it in there and it recognized it automatically.
Answered by Char
Q: QuestionIs this sale only online or also at the store?
Asked by Jv.
- A:Answer I got mine in store.
Answered by Gomorrian
Q: QuestionDid a Nintendo switch needs the micro sd for nintendo or it can be use with the micro sd that we use for other divice as rhe regular micro sd .
Asked by Azul.
- A:Answer Its better to use one specifically for switch. I had way to many issues with ones that claimed they were. Just be safe and go for the one specifically designed for switches.
Answered by Nice
Q: Questioncan I use this card in GoPro hero 8 ?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Yes. Its no different than any other micro other than having Nintendo art on the outside of it. Just my thoughts.
Answered by James
Q: QuestionWill I be able to transfer save data from one Nintendo Switch to another switch with this memory card?
Asked by Wayde21.
- A:Answer Unfortunately Nintendo does not give us that option. If you want to use the memory card in a new switch you will have to delete all data on the memory card to us it on another switch.
Answered by Mentzelia