![]() ![]() ![]() Swap your old microSD card for the new one, inserting it into your computer’s slot or the adapter.Now that all your game files are backed up to your computer, you can remove the microSD card from the slot (or the adapter).Wait for the folder to transfer to your computer - since it contains several folders and files, it’s usually more than a few gigabytes in size. To paste it to your desktop, press Ctrl + V on Windows or cmd + V on a Mac. Once it’s highlighted, you can also hit the Ctrl + C keys on Windows or the cmd + C keys on a Mac to copy the folder. Highlight the “Nintendo” folder, then drag and drop it to your desktop.Within the drive, there should be a folder named Nintendo. You should see the mounted USB device as a form of external storage (its name depends on your hardware). ![]() Once the microSD card is recognized, head to File Explorer on Windows or Finder on a Mac. (If you don’t already have an adapter, you can try something like the SanDisk MobileMate USB 3.0 PCard Reader because it also doubles as an SD card adapter). Insert the microSD card into your computer’s slot or into an adapter connected to your system.Eject your old microSD card (located underneath the kickstand on the right-hand side) by gently pressing down on it it should pop out easily. Turn off your Nintendo Switch by holding the power button, selecting Power Options, and then selecting Turn Off.Future purchases and downloads will correctly route to the microSD card instead of the internal storage. Repeat as necessary for each game that you want to download straight to the microSD card. ![]() You should see the storage amount immediately next to the microSD card icon, right underneath the game / app title. Head down to Data Management, then navigate to the game that you just downloaded.
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