How to improve game loading speed on Nintendo Switch

Download Switch games from Nintendo eShop? Then you're most likely downloading them to your memory card, which will slow down load times. The portal Howtogeek.com has instructions on how to increase game loading speed on Switch.

What affects game loading speed on Switch?

The Switch is sold in many different models, but no matter which one you use, the difference in download speeds between the Nintendo platform and other consoles is quite noticeable. Sometimes slow loading times can be blamed on a particular game's structure, and the Switch hardware in general isn't the most powerful. However, the root of the problem is the microSD card.

Memory cards are a great way to expand a console's modest onboard memory instead of constantly deleting games and worrying about running out of space. In fact, you can find microSD cards on the market to suit every budget and desired capacity. They will provide so many gigabytes of memory that you can load dozens of different games and still not completely fill up the memory.

It should be noted that microSD cards are not designed for speeds considered standard for modern games. Yes, we're also talking about maps created specifically for Switch. As a result, games installed on a memory card take longer to load.

Cards with an A2 speed rating give good results, but UHS typically takes longer to load games. But there's an easier way to improve loading speeds: simply move your games to your Switch's internal storage.

How to transfer games to system memory

Transferring games to system memory isn't difficult, but there are a few things to keep in mind. First of all, the memory must have enough free space for the game – this may require cleaning or deleting any unnecessary content.

• Go to Conversion Settings.
• Open the “Data Management” menu.
• Select the “Move data between system/microSD card” option.
• If you need to free up storage space, transfer some games to a microSD card.
• Select the game you want to move to storage and click “Move to system storage”.