Hardware Cheap 256GB SD Cards for Switch?

[Revie]

Title.
Are there any Switch (+Homebrew) compatible SD Cards that are relatively cheap and 256GB or more?
When I look for compatible ones I only find SanDisk but they are much more expensive even compared to other brand. For example where I live a 512GB SD Card from SanDisk is 75euro and from Samsung it is 38euro. Big difference! But will it work?

If it helps, I am currently located in The Netherlands.

 

[Hayato213]

Around 40 the price sound about right, that how much it cost in the US.

 

[Revie]

Around 40 the price sound about right, that how much it cost in the US.

My main point is, will it work? As the only SD Cards that come up looking for Switch Compatible are SanDisk ones that are much more expensive

 

[Hayato213]

My main point is, will it work? As the only SD Cards that come up looking for Switch Compatible are SanDisk ones that are much more expensive

You should go with a name brand like Samsung or Sandisk, the cheaper one you get won't be 512GB anyway, even though they might advertise it as 512GB. Always test your card though with H2testw.

 

[linuxares]

I use Samsung personally. Maybe not the cheapest but stable as heck

 

[WalterSlovotsky]

Title.
Are there any Switch (+Homebrew) compatible SD Cards that are relatively cheap and 256GB or more?
When I look for compatible ones I only find SanDisk but they are much more expensive even compared to other brand. For example where I live a 512GB SD Card from SanDisk is 75euro and from Samsung it is 38euro. Big difference! But will it work?

If it helps, I am currently located in The Netherlands.

Don't concern yourself with specific Switch branding. Most Class-10 cards will be perfect. It's about the read/write speeds, and whether they are legitimate cards.

I've purchased four of these cards so far, three of them for a Switch (OG, OLED and Lite), and one for my laptop.


Works absolutely beautifully, and you likely will never need anything more.

I do not recommend getting a smaller card. You will regret it when you fill it up and want more games. If you're going to buy an SD card, get 1TB. You won't regret that.

EDIT: The link does not pop up if you are using AdBlock or something similar. Go to Amazon and look for the following.

Also, their 256GB cards are only $18, and the 512GB is forty bucks. But, go with 1TB. Seriously.

SanDisk 1TB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter - Up to 150MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, MicroSD Card - SDSQUAC-1T00-GN6MA, Red​

 

[thesjaakspoiler]

Every SD card is compatible with the Nintendo Switch.
It's just a matter of transfer speeds.
Brand card give better transfer rates.
So games load faster.
Avoid the 4TB card for $10 on eBay.
Anything suspiciously cheap is probably a fake card of a smaller size.
You can test that with tools like H2testw.

 

[BaamAlex]

Holy moly. DO NOT buy some of these fake/no name cheapo brands. You will definitely regret it. That would be like deciding to use exFAT.

As stated above, buy samsung or sandisk cards. They are cheap these days. Even the 512gb ones or higher.

 

[Arrrchitects]

Definitely buy a reputable brand. I've used a cheap one before and it was just all around an unpleasant experience. I have a Samsung something or other (don't have my Switch on me at the moment) myself. SD cards go on sale all the time. I think I got my 512 for 20 bucks. Slickdeals is your friend here.

 

[Hassal]

There's that weird pricing in amazon when one time I bought a dozen 512GB for $25 pop for Sandisk. They were genuine and were recently manufactured.

 

[Revie]

Holy moly. DO NOT buy some of these fake/no name cheapo brands. You will definitely regret it. That would be like deciding to use exFAT.

As stated above, buy samsung or sandisk cards. They are cheap these days. Even the 512gb ones or higher.

I'm not sure why so many people are going on about "fake/noname" brands in this thread. In the OP I mentioned a Samsung cardas example and only asked if non "Switch Certified" Cards could still work. I obviously wouldn't buy a 10Tb $10 from sujzieue china brand

 

[BaamAlex]

I'm not sure why so many people are going on about "fake/noname" brands in this thread. In the OP I mentioned a Samsung cardas example and only asked if non "Switch Certified" Cards could still work. I obviously wouldn't buy a 10Tb $10 from sujzieue china brand

Every SD works on the switch.

 

[Hayato213]

I'm not sure why so many people are going on about "fake/noname" brands in this thread. In the OP I mentioned a Samsung cardas example and only asked if non "Switch Certified" Cards could still work. I obviously wouldn't buy a 10Tb $10 from sujzieue china brand

Well regardless where you get the card from, you should always test the card.

 

[Jayro]

$40 for 256GB is about right, any cheaper and it's a good sale. Just make sure you get a name brand.

 

[linuxares]

$40 for 256GB is about right, any cheaper and it's a good sale. Just make sure you get a name brand.

And always test with h2wtest for safety so it ain't a fake. So any sandisk fakes on Amazon :<

 

[ILuvGames]

I'm not sure why so many people are going on about "fake/noname" brands in this thread. In the OP I mentioned a Samsung cardas example and only asked if non "Switch Certified" Cards could still work. I obviously wouldn't buy a 10Tb $10 from sujzieue china brand

Judging from the reviews i've seen outside of Amazon, the teamgroup cards seem to be pretty decent for the money compared to the big names. They even mention Switch compatibility if that is still of a concern to you after reading the other posts in here.

 

[Revie]

Judging from the reviews i've seen outside of Amazon, the teamgroup cards seem to be pretty decent for the money compared to the big names. They even mention Switch compatibility if that is still of a concern to you after reading the other posts in here.

Ended up going with a 512GB Samsung one from a local store

Thanks for the advice all

 

[Jayro]

And always test with h2wtest for safety so it ain't a fake. So any sandisk fakes on Amazon :<

That's why I only get mine from SanDisk or Samsung directly from Amazon. Like, from their stores on there. I don't trust any 3rd party sellers of SD cards.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Title.
Are there any Switch (+Homebrew) compatible SD Cards that are relatively cheap and 256GB or more?
When I look for compatible ones I only find SanDisk but they are much more expensive even compared to other brand. For example where I live a 512GB SD Card from SanDisk is 75euro and from Samsung it is 38euro. Big difference! But will it work?

If it helps, I am currently located in The Netherlands.

SanDisk (Ultra) and Samsung (Evo/Evo Plus) are both good, buy whichever is cheaper for you.
I tend to avoid some other brands, like Kingston and Transcend, their cards seem to be rather slow, and they aren't as durable.
Just make sure whatever you buy is from a trusted seller.

 

[Purple_Heart]

i use a 1tb Sandisk Ultra got it for 90 Euros.

my opinion Samsung or Sandisk.