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The max cartridge size for theNintendo Switch 2has been revealed, confirming just how much developers will be able to pack into the next-gen handheld gaming platform. As detailed by the CD Projekt Red team itself, the largestNintendo Switch 2cartridge size is 64 GB. While not the most exciting piece of information in the world, this gives some interesting insight into what exactly is underneath the hood of Nintendo’s newest console.
Few could have predicted just how huge the Nintendo Switch would become, with the handheld console ranking as not only one of Nintendo’s best-selling consoles ever but one of the most successful entertainment products to date. Taking notes from Nintendo’s long lineage of other consoles, namely the Wii, the Nintendo Switch was a huge step forward, though it certainly lacked the graphical fidelity seen in other next-gen consoles of the era, like the PS4 and Xbox One. Performance seems to have been a key focuswhen designing the Nintendo Switch 2, which is set to also feature beefy cartridge sizes.
According to a CD Projekt Red community manager, the largest cartridge size supported by the Nintendo Switch 2 is 64 GB. This information was revealed during a conversation between Nintendo content creatorBeatemupsand CD Projekt Red, which was showcasing theNintendo Switch 2 port ofCyberpunk 2077. According to developers, these 64 GB cartridges allowed CD Projekt Red to deliver a more seamlessCyberpunkexperience.
Switch 2 Max Cartridge Size is 64 GB
This is much larger than other first-party titles revealed for the Switch 2, such asMario Kart WorldandDonkey Kong Bananza, which sport 23.4 and 10 GB sizes, respectively. This is not to say that good things don’t come in small packages, with Nintendo having a long history of optimizing and compacting their games to an impressive degree. However, with years-old AAA titles likeCyberpunkalready needing the maximum cartridge size, some may be worried about how future-proof Nintendo’s new system really is.
The Switch 2 was officially unveiled during an exciting and jam-packed Nintendo Direct earlier in April. Not only did fans get updates onhighly awaited sequels likeMetroid Prime 4andMario Kart World, but more news on the system itself was confirmed, like the Switch 2’s larger screen size. Perhaps one of the Switch 2’s most interesting elements is the ability to use its Joy-Cons as mice, making them great for games that require more precision. The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to hit store shelves on June 5, though due to President Trump’s controversial tariffs, Nintendo has halted pre-orders in the United States at this time.
