The Nintendo Switch is the latest gaming console from Nintendo and offers a variety of gaming options. This article examines how many games can be stored on a 400GB microSD card for the Nintendo Switch. The article estimates that a 400GB card can hold up to 80 digital games, depending on the size of the game file. Additionally, it is noted that physical games can also be stored on the 400GB microSD card, though this will depend on the size of the game card. Finally, the article suggests that a 400GB card will likely be sufficient for most gamers.
400GB files — how to store, move and protect huge animation and game files
Got a 400GB download or project folder and wondering what to do next? Big files cause real headaches: wrong drive format, slow transfer, failed backups. This guide gives clear, practical steps so you can move, store, and verify 400GB data without guesswork.
Prepare the right storage
First check the drive format. FAT32 won’t cut it — it caps files at 4GB. Use exFAT for cross-platform compatibility or NTFS for Windows-only needs. If you work with Macs and Windows, exFAT is the easiest choice. For best speed, pick a modern SSD over an old HDD if you need fast reads and writes. For archives you don’t access often, a high-capacity HDD is cheaper per terabyte.
Pay attention to ports and cables. USB 2.0 is painfully slow for 400GB. Use USB 3.0/3.1, USB-C, or Thunderbolt for transfers. If both computers are on the same network, wired Gigabit Ethernet beats Wi‑Fi for stability and speed. If you move data frequently, consider a NAS — it gives central storage, RAID options, and easy access from multiple devices.
Move, compress and verify safely
Compressing 400GB rarely halves the size unless you have lots of easily compressible files (text, raw logs). Video, images, and game assets often don’t compress much. Still, tools like 7-Zip can split the archive into manageable chunks (for example, 50GB parts) so you can resume transfers or burn parts to multiple disks. Splitting also helps when a transport medium has size limits.
For transfers, use a reliable method that supports resuming. rsync (on Linux/macOS or via WSL), TeraCopy (Windows), or dedicated transfer apps handle interrupted copies without starting over. If you’re using torrents or direct downloads, prefer clients that verify pieces and allow rechecking to avoid corrupted files.
Always verify after transfer. Create a checksum (MD5, SHA-256) on the source and compare it on the destination. Checksums take minutes but save hours of frustration when files arrive corrupted. Most OSes and many apps can generate checksums; pick SHA-256 for stronger integrity checks.
Think backup and redundancy. Put one copy on local external storage and another offsite or in cloud storage. Cloud providers can store 400GB, but uploading can take a long time on slow connections and might cost more. For critical projects, use a 3-2-1 approach: three copies, two different media types, one offsite.
If you work with animation or game builds, keep incremental backups and versioned archives. That way you don’t have to resave the whole 400GB each time. Tools like version control for large files (Git LFS, Perforce) or backup software with block-level sync make this efficient.
Final checklist: format drives correctly, use fast ports, prefer SSD for speed, split archives if needed, use resume-capable transfer tools, verify with checksums, and keep redundant backups. Follow those steps and handling a 400GB file becomes predictable, not painful.