Gamers are no strangers to the pain of maxing out space on the compact 32GB storage of the original Nintendo Switch. With games, system files, and updates, that storage capacity fills up in no time, leaving many to use SD cards just to play at ease. Fortunately, the new Nintendo Switch 2 is addressing this problem head-on by increasing internal storage to a much more spacious 256 GB.
At first, that seemed like a huge plus. But with more robust hardware and presumably more visualized graphics, Switch 2 game file sizes were feared to balloon too, potentially devoting the additional space in equally short order. However, early reports show Nintendo Switch 2 launch titles surprisingly are light on storage, so additional gigabytes will prove quite useful.
Nintendo Switch 2 Game Sizes Surprisingly Tame
Here is a list of some of the announced Switch 2 launch titles and their sizes for your reference, according to IGN.
- "Mario Kart World" – 23.4 GB
- "Donkey Kong Bananza" – 10 GB
- Nintendo Classics: GameCube App – 3.5 GB
- "Super Mario Party Jamboree" + Jamboree TV – 7.7 GB
- "Kirby and the Forgotten Land" + "Star Crossed World" – 5.7 GB
Even after installing all five of these first-party launch titles, customers would still be left with approximately 200GB, assuming the operating system consumes about 6GB (as it does on the original Switch).
Storage Space You Can Actually Use
In comparison to the original Switch, in which only 26GB was available for anything from game installs to screenshots, the Nintendo Switch 2's onboard memory is like a breath of fresh air.
For hardcore and casual gamers, this improvement means less storage management problems and greater liberty to download what you need, when you need it.
No more data juggling games and choosing which titles to store away. With 256GB internal and expandable via SD card if required, the Switch 2's storage capacity at last matches up to contemporary gaming demands, XDA reports.
More Than Storage: Hardware Leaks Report Huge CPU Boost
Storage isn't the only department getting a serious buff. Based on consistent leaks, the Nintendo Switch 2 processor is said to be a massive step up from the previous model. That translates to quicker load times, smoother performance, and the capacity to run more complex games, potentially narrowing the gap between the Switch and next-gen consoles.
Add to that a revamped screen, better Joy-Con responsiveness, and a bigger internal memory, and the Switch 2 is looking to be Nintendo's most powerful console ever.
Storage Worries Are Finally Over
The Nintendo Switch 2's 256GB internal storage isn't just a spec upgrade. For Big N fans, it's a quality-of-life improvement that addresses one of the original console's biggest pain points. Combine that with smart file optimization for Switch 2 games, and you've got a setup that should satisfy most users out of the box.
Of course, an SD card remains a wise purchase for digitally-obsessed gamers, but the bottom line is this: storage anxiety is finally in the rearview mirror for the Switch 2.
