Normal microSD cards pretty useless in Switch 2?

[Otter]

Conina said:

Otter said:

They're not going to change much, as they're mainly focusing on increasing the rendering quality and fps (4k60). The actual game assets are the same. Maybe if TOTK and Bayonetta have pre-rendered cutscenes included at 4k that might cause a decent increase but I wouldn't expect anything notable 

Yeah, the difference between the digital Switch 1 versions and the digital SW2-enhanced versions is probably not big.

But for Switch1-cartridges, I wonder if only the upgrade data is stored on the internal memory (or on microSD Express) and the rest of the game is read from the cartridge. 

Or will the cartridge only be used as copy protection and the full game + enhancements is stored in the internal memory (or on microSD Express)... similar to Xbox 360 titles on Xbox One/Series.

Ooph, just switch cartridges with a switch 2 patch code. That's pretty dodgy on Nintendo's part

According to Nintendo's own support, the Switch 2 Enhanced Editions were false advertising during the Direct. After trying to nail them down for an answer, they confirmed to one of our followers it's just Switch 1 cards with a code for the upgrade. No reason to buy these, then. pic.twitter.com/aHD77VhTUf

— Does it play? (@DoesItPlay1) April 5, 2025

Last edited by Otter - on 05 April 2025