How to Insert/Remove Game Cards on Nintendo Switch 2
Follow these steps to insert a game card into, or remove a game card from, a Nintendo Switch 2 console.
Note: This article is about physical game cards. For information about virtual game cards, please read the virtual game card guide.
Information
The following types of physical software can be played on Nintendo Switch 2:
Game cards for Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive software, including game-key cards.
Game cards for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Nintendo Switch software.
Game cards for compatible Nintendo Switch software.
Complete these steps
Open the game card slot cover located on the top right side of your Nintendo Switch 2 console.
Hold the game card so that the label of the game card faces in the same direction as the Nintendo Switch 2 screen.
Slide the game card into the game card slot until it clicks into place. If the game card seems difficult to insert, remove it and verify that it is facing in the correct direction.
Once inserted, the software icon of the inserted game card will be displayed on the HOME Menu.
Open the game card slot cover located on the top right side of your Nintendo Switch 2 console.
Gently push down on the inserted game card until the card clicks.
Release the game card and it will partially eject.
Slide the game card out of the game card slot and close the cover.