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Do Nintendo Switch Cartridges Take Up Space on the Console?

Do Nintendo Switch Cartridges Take Up Space on the Console?
Nic Weber

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Ever wondered if those tiny Nintendo Switch cartridges eat up your console’s space? Let’s dive right in and find out.

It’s a question many gamers ask: Do Nintendo Switch cartridges actually take up space on the console?

Short Answer: No, They Don’t

Here’s the scoop – Nintendo Switch cartridges don’t take up any significant space on your console. Unlike downloading games directly to your device, which can quickly fill up your storage, using cartridges keeps your system’s memory free for other things.

When you pop in a cartridge, the game runs off of it directly. The only space it might use is for game save data or if there are additional downloadable content (DLC) you install, which is usually minimal. This means more room for screenshots, game clips, and more games!

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