The best microSD card for the Nintendo Switch

The SanDisk Ultra microSD card is the one to buy if you own a Nintendo Switch.

If you have a Nintendo Switch, you're going to want to prioritize capacity over speed, since the Switch uses the microSD card just to store game data, not actively transfer content. The 128GB SanDisk Ultra microSD card, then, is a perfect choice.

Although 128GB may sound like a lot of space, if when you consider games like "Breath of the Wild," which takes up 13.4GB, it will add up as you build your game library and install updates; the 32GB of internal storage that comes with the Nintendo Switch isn't enough. Speaking from experience, just buying two games from the Switch's online E-Store pushed me beyond the built-in capacity. I opted for a 128GB card after that, so I wouldn't have to think about storage again for a long time.

If you're really into downloading games and you have deep pockets, you can even get a card with 200GB, 256GB, 400GB, or even as high as 512GB. Even at the highest capacity, you won't spend more than $100. You can, of course, get a lower-capacity version of this card, since it comes in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB sizes, but we don't recommend it. Given that the 128GB card costs about $20, it is already a great deal for considerably more storage capacity.

As with most high-end cards like this one, you can also use it in a smartphone or tablet for storage purposes, but it's not the best option for GoPro users because it isn't rated for 4K recording.

Pros: Up to 512GB available, affordable at all storage levels, Class 10, UHS-I, included SD adapter, 10-year limited warranty, durable design

Cons: Slower write speeds means it isn't ideal for 4K recording