Nintendo Switch accessories and game card storage guide

Various accessories and storage solutions are available for the Nintendo Switch and upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Licensed products, such as the HORI Vault Case featuring Kirby and Waddle Dee, offer protection for the console along with storage for up to 10 game cartridges and external SSDs.

To maintain game card longevity, experts recommend storing cards in individual slots within closed cases in clean, dry environments. Users are advised to handle cards by their plastic edges and avoid exposure to moisture, dust, heat, or liquids. It is important to note that Nintendo stores save data on the console’s system memory rather than on the physical game cards.