Nintendo recently revealed a partnership with SD card maker SanDisk, and now, it has just announced that some Switch games in the future will require a microSD card to access all content.
According to Nintendo, "A microSD card will be required for certain Nintendo Switch games that contain a large amount of content, requiring additional storage for players to fully enjoy the experience."
NBA 2K18 will be one of the next console games that will require a microSD in the system. However, gamers won't be taken by surprise, a Nintendo America representative confirmed that the box art, like NBA, will have warnings for the memory card requirement, both on the front of the package and on the back. For those who download the eShop, there will be standard information on the size of the game.
A Nintendo America representative confirmed that even "If you buy a physical version of a game that requires an additional microSD memory card, you will be able to play multiple games, for example specific levels or modes. additional data. Depending on the storage requirements for each game, it may be necessary to purchase a microSD card to expand the storage. When purchasing a digital version of the game, it may also be necessary to purchase a microSD, depending on the game's storage requirements and of available space on the console."
The partnership between the two companies results in the introduction of 64 and 128GB microSDXC cards, reaching up to 2TB. Card packaging must come with Nintendo characters and a Switch logo.
Nintendo added, "Some Nintendo Switch games will require consumers to purchase an additional microSD memory card in order to play. Our storage expansion solutions provide flexibility for those who need one to play these games. exactly how much additional storage space they want to buy, depending on the number and type of games they play, and the amount of content they plan to download."
