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IGN - Certain Switch games to require microSD card due to size, game boxes will indicate this requirement

by rawmeatcowboy
01 September 2017
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The following comes from an IGN discussion with a Nintendo rep...

"A microSD card will be needed for certain Nintendo Switch games that contain an especially large amount of content and require additional storage for players to enjoy the full experience.

If you purchase a physical version of a game that requires an additional microSD memory card, you will be able to play a portion of the game right out of the box (for example, specific levels or modes). To enjoy the full game, downloading additional data is required. Depending on the storage requirements for each game, it may be necessary to purchase a microSD card to expand storage space. When purchasing a digital version of the game, it may also be necessary to purchase a microSD card depending on the game’s storage requirements and the storage available on the consumer’s Nintendo Switch console."

Just like the NBA 2K18 box above, Nintendo points out that games requiring a microSD card will have banners/verbiage about the requirement on the front and back of packaging.

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