Can you transfer downloaded Switch games to SD card?

Transferring game data On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Data Management" → "Move Data Between System/microSD Card". *If no microSD card is inserted, this option won't be selectable. To transfer data from the system memory to the microSD card, select "Move to microSD Card".
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Can I copy switch games to SD card?

The game will download onto your microSD card automatically. Remember that you can play the game off the microSD card, but save data will always save to your system memory. This is also useful for quickly transferring your games over if you've decided to upgrade your console.
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How do I move downloaded games to my SD card?

Move Android apps to SD card:
  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Go into Apps.
  3. Access the app you want to move to the SD card.
  4. Select Storage.
  5. If the app supports the feature, you will see an option called Storage used. ...
  6. Select the SD card.
  7. Tap on Move.
  8. The phone will transfer the files.
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Can you transfer downloaded switch games?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.
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Does switch save game data to SD card?

You can save downloaded games to the SD card yes. But progress you cannot, it saves to the console memory and the Nintendo Switch Online cloud.
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Is Switch internal storage faster than SD card?

None. The Nintendo Switch uses a 32GB Toshiba eMMC 5.1 module which peaks at 300 MB/s (HS400 interface) while the best commercially available UHS-1 MicroSD cards are limited to 90 MB/s for burst transfers and can only guarantee a minimum of 10 MB/s for sequential read and writes.
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Can you share physical Switch games?

To share a physical game with another user, have them insert the game card into the system they want to play on and select the game from the HOME Menu. Game save data is associated with the Nintendo Account and the system, not the game card.
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Can I redownload my Switch games on a new Switch?

Games that have been archived (not deleted) will still have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can be redownloaded by anyone on the console. Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that was originally used to purchase them.
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Can you play the same game on two switches?

One PHYSICAL game, yes. They'll need to take turns playing it, as you'll need the cartridge in the system to play, but one cartridge will work with both Switches. So, I just got (won) two Nintendo switches, one for me and one for my brother.
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Why can't I move games to SD card?

Device compatibility issues may prevent moving apps to external storage. Some developers choose not to allow their apps to be moved to an SD card. The “android:installation” attribute in the <manifest> element can prevent app movement. Certain pre-installed default apps are designed to work only on internal storage.
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Will I lose save data if I change SD cards Switch?

On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored on the console's System Memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played. Game save data cannot be saved or copied to a microSD card.
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How to play Nintendo Switch games without game card?

Complete these steps
  1. Link a Nintendo Account to your Nintendo Switch console.
  2. Access the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console and select your Nintendo Account. ...
  3. Purchase games and/or add funds in the Nintendo eShop. ...
  4. Download and start playing the games you have purchased.
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What is the largest SD card for a Switch?

The standard Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch OLED are all compatible with microSD cards that have up to 2TB in memory capacity — anything higher won't work. But this shouldn't be an issue, since microSDs above that aren't on the market yet.
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Can you use the same game card on multiple switches?

Save data for games on the Switch is saved to the console itself, not the game Cartridge. So you can swap the same physical game between any number of consoles and each console will have different save data.
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Do I need to buy 2 games if I have 2 switches?

A: Ok, let me try. If you have two switches for two kids, you will need to buy one game for each console if they want to play the game on their own console or one of them have to take his switch to college when school starts.
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How do you share digital Switch games with family?

You'll just need to log into a friend's Switch and set their console as the primary console. Afterwards, you'll be able to redownload games from the eShop. Keep in mind this can only be done with digital games, and only one account can act as the primary per Switch.
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What happens to my downloaded games if my Switch breaks?

Digital games are tied to your Nintendo account. Once you get a new Switch and log in you're able to redownload all those games and start playing them again.
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

The only saving grace you might have is Cloud Saves. If you have the Nintendo Switch Online Membership and you backed up your save data, you can redownload it to another console easy peasy so long as you log into your Nintendo Account on a profile on that console.
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How do I transfer games and saves to a new Switch?

Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. Select Data Management, and then Transfer Your Save Data. Select Send Save Data to Another Console, then select the user whose save data file you wish to transfer. Select the save data file for the software title you want to send to another system.
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Can I download the same game on two different switches?

It's possible to download games on two separate Switches from one account, albeit, one would be considered as the primary and the other as a “non-primary console”. The tricky part of this is the transferring of saves but that's a different discussion. In your case, you'll need at least 2 profiles in each device.
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Is it better to get digital or physical Switch games?

Much of it comes down to personal preference. If you like having shelves lined with your games that you can browse and reminisce, you'll want to go for physical. If you prefer the convenience and speed offered through digital purchases, and don't want game boxes lying around, then you'll want to go digital.
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How long do Switch SD cards last?

SD standards-based memory cards, like most semiconductor cards, store information in flash memory. The current technology along with normal usage typically gives the card a lifespan of 10 years or more, allowing consumers to upgrade their devices for many years and reduce consumer electronic waste.
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Should I use my SD card as portable storage or internal storage?

Use your microSD™ card as removable storage when there's already content such as your media and other files so that you don't lose this content. Using the card as removable storage allows you to insert and access the card on any Android phone.
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Will any microSD work with Switch?

The following types of microSD cards are supported on Nintendo Switch: microSD (up to 2 GB) microSDHC (4 GB - 32 GB) microSDXC (64 GB and above)
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