Last week, after a few months of waiting, Samsung finally released its first 1TB microSD cards, the Evo Select and Pro Plus. As a Nintendo Switch user, I must say these 1TB cards have been a long time coming. But they are finally here, and they might be the perfect accessory for collectors to complement the Switch as we get closer to the console's eventual sequel – expected to be announced before the end of Nintendo's 2024 fiscal year (March 31, 2025).
The Nintendo Switch debuted in 2017 with 32GB of internal storage. The variant equipped with a Samsung OLED panel followed in 2021 and bumped the internal memory to 64GB. That's not enough storage to support a more comprehensive game collection that keeps growing, but thankfully, the Switch is equipped with a microSD card slot. And that's where I think Samsung can come to our rescue as game collectors and enthusiasts who have had to deal with limited storage.
In theory, Switch users can store games on multiple SD cards and swap between them as needed. In practice, Nintendo recommends using a maximum of two cards. Otherwise, the game selection screen can get a bit too confusing. Plus, you can't hot-swap microSD cards. You have to power off the system before swapping the memory card. The more SD cards you use with your Switch, the more cumbersome the experience gets.
Samsung, I've been waiting for you for years
I've used the Nintendo Switch as one of my main gaming systems for the past few years, and during this time, I've acquired enough games that a single 512GB Samsung microSD card was no longer enough. I had to get a second 512GB card for more games, and I wish I didn't have to split my collection in half.
Unfortunately, back when I reached my 512GB limit, Samsung had no 1TB microSD cards on offer, and other brands that had 1TB options were asking way too much money. It was cheaper to buy smaller memory cards, so, like many other Switch users, I resorted to using two.
Now, thanks to Samsung finally introducing its first 1TB microSD cards at what seems to be a fair price, having my entire game collection on a single card doesn't seem as out of reach as it used to.
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All in all, I feel like Samsung's 1TB microSD cards are kind of a blessing for Nintendo Switch users with sizeable game collections that look for more convenience and hate swapping out microSD cards. Even if they won't buy a Samsung card, the company has enough brand power to help keep 1TB microSD prices in check. They were fairly ridiculous a few years ago when I wanted one, but now I feel like the market is finally stabilizing.
As for me, I'm very tempted to make a final investment in my Nintendo Switch and swap out my two 512GB cards with a single 1TB Samsung card before Nintendo announces the Switch sequel. I don't need it, but it would make my Switch gaming experience more comfortable.
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