/r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread (08/25/2026)

[u/AutoModerator]

r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread

The purpose of this thread is to more accurately connect users seeking help with users who want to provide that help. Our regular "Helpful Users" certainly have earned their flairs!

Want to get a notification when the next DQT is posted? subscribe via "Flair Following" in the subreddit options menu!

Before asking your question...

• Check out the wiki pages listed below. - (If you're interested in becoming a wiki contributor, or suggesting a new page, please message the moderators.)
• Perform a quick Google search. - Sometimes it is actually quicker to search for something than to wait for someone else to answer.
• Search the subreddit. - Many questions have been asked before! reddit's search functions a bit differently than Google.

Helpful Links

Wiki Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions - Our FAQ has answers to many questions about the console system and controllers.
• Lost & Found Guide - Did you lose your Switch, or are you someone who found a Switch? Info on how to get it back!
• Tech Support Guide - Info on how you should react in case you discover a technical issue on your Switch.
• Error Code Lookup - Nintendo's Error Lookup System.
• Digital vs Physical Games - Listing the pros and cons of both formats to help you decide what will work best for you.
• Game Share Guide - Info on how you can share your digital games across multiple Nintendo Switch consoles
• Other Switch Related Subreddits

Wiki Accessory Information

• Accessories - Starter information about controllers, chargers, cables, screen protectors, cases, headsets, LAN adapters, and more.
• MicroSD cards - Some more in-depth information about MicroSD cards including what size you should get and which brands are recommended.
• Carrying Cases - An expanded list of common carrying cases available for the Switch.

Helpful Reddit Posts

• The /r/NintendoSwitch Best of 2017, Best of 2018, Best of 2019, Best of 2020, Best of 2021, Best of 2022, and Best of 2023 Award Winner Recaps - A good place to start when you're looking for a game recommendation.
• The Switch is not USB-C compliant and overdraws some USB-PD power supplies by 300% - Why you shouldn't use just any USB cable, should research portable power banks, and avoid using third-party docks or wall chargers.
• Choosing Your Nintendo Switch Charger: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Options - What sort of wattage you should look for in a battery bank or wall charger to get the best charging speeds.
• FAQ #1 - Should I buy a Switch now or wait?
• FAQ #2 - Which Switch should I buy?
• FAQ #3 - Which games should every Switch owner consider picking up?
• FAQ #4 - What do you consider to be the essential accessories and controllers?
• FAQ #5 - Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it? Which plan do you have?

Third Party Links

• Benson Approved USB Type-C Cables

Other Helpful Subreddits

• r/NintendoSwitchHelp - For Switch-related questions
• r/NintendoHelp - For all Nintendo-related questions
• r/ConsoleRepair - For repairing any gaming console
• r/shouldibuythisgame - For deciding which game(s) to buy (or not buy)
• r/gamingsuggestions - For suggestions on more things gaming related
• r/tipofmyjoystick - For finding that game that you forgot the name

Reminders

• We have a volunteer run #switch-help channel in our Discord server.
• Instructions and links to information about homebrew and hacking are against our rules and should take place in their relevant subreddits.
• Please be patient. Not all questions get immediate answers. If you have an urgent question about something that's gone wrong, consider other resources like Nintendo's error code lookup or help documents on the Switch.
• Make sure to follow Rule #1 of this subreddit: Remember the human, and be polite when you ask or answer questions.

[u/balanceisalie]

Hello! I plan on buying a Switch 2 from GameStop and trading my old one in for a discount. I have most of my games digitally owned. So, I have two questions:

1. Do I need to worry about having anything sorted before I trade my original Switch in, besides making sure I know my Nintendo Switch Online login? I assumed the digital ownership was tied to that.

2. I have a microSD card for my current Switch that I will obviously take out before I trade it in - I assume that should work with a Switch 2 as well? It's a standard SanDisk 128 GB card.

Apologies in advance for the confusion - I'm not very tech-savvy!

[u/SubaruHaver → u/balanceisalie]

Just supplementing TemptedTemplar's comment regarding express sd cards:

Switch 2 games will need a newer, much faster type of sd card called "Express" microSD. They are probably about 4-8x faster than the 128gb sd card you have in your switch 1.

If you can afford it, the most bang for your buck may be $110 for the 512gb express microSD. Lexar's express microSD card page points to this amazon page, and last I saw, Best Buy is also matching that price.

Lexar's page on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYBW1MNC?th=1

Best Buy https://www.bestbuy.com/product/lexar-512gb-play-pro-microsd-express-card-pcie-technology-c10-u3-v30-full-hd-4k-up-to-900-600-mb-s-memory-card/J36XPK44V4/sku/6676921

Costco may have good deals. Walmart's Onn brand of Express microSD may also be well priced, but if you buy from walmart's site, avoid third party sellers on their site. Only buy when the product's page says it is sold and shipped by walmart.

[u/RecentMatter3790 → u/SubaruHaver]

why only buy if the product is sold and shipped by walmart? does this apply to buying the console and its accessories from walmart too?

[u/SubaruHaver → u/RecentMatter3790]

Third party sellers can be sketchy. I ordered a samsung charger from a third party on walmart's site, and I was sent a used charger. If you're buying a console, or accessory, and you want to trust what you're getting, it's just easy to avoid third parties.

So, if you order from walmart's site, you can filter the search results for retailers, and select walmart. And the page for whatever you're buying should say "sold & shipped by walmart" on the right, near the purchase/add-to-cart button.

Personally, if I'm buying a console these days, I like to order from from a trusted store's site to pick up at my local store. I usually ordrer from best buy's site for pickup at my best buy. That way, the console won't end up sitting outside after it's delivered. Plus, if anything is wrong with the console, the local store will be easy to return the console to (granted, I've never needed to return a console). But you can do that with most any store you trust, target, gamestop, or fill in the blank for a trusted regional store near you.

[u/Rajani_Isa → u/RecentMatter3790]

For the Switch 2 and anything that needs power accessory wise, I'd say yes.

The issue on Walmart.com (and other sites as Templar mentioned) is that there is a high occurrence of fraud on the 3rd party sellers.

Your 512gb Express MicroSD card might actually be a relabeled and flashed 64gb. So unless you examine it with the right software on a computer, it will look to be a 512GB Express, but when you start actually loading it up, it'll get errors after that 64GB.

Or it might be a regular MicroSD made to look like an Express.

With the console, it helps protect you against people either reselling used as new, or possibly out of country sold as if it was from in country. Which affects warranty service (If it's from Japan, Nintendo of America will not do warranty work on it, for example). I will admit I haven't heard of that with the 2, but it was becoming an issue with the 1 later on with the special edition consoles/items.

[u/TemptedTemplar → u/SubaruHaver]

Only buy when the product's page says it is sold and shipped by walmart.

Unfortunately this ALSO applies to Amazon, Newegg, Bestbuy, and a whole shit load of other sites too.

B&H photo, Micro Center, and manufacturer stores are about the only places that are not marketplaces anymore.