The game card could not be read – Nintendo Switch error
The following solutions may help you fix this Nintendo Switch error:
1] Reinsert the game card
You will encounter this error when the data is not transferred properly from the game card to the Nintendo Switch. This usually happens when the game card is not inserted properly. You can try removing the game card and inserting it again.
2] Restart the Switch without removing the game card
If reinserting the game card does not work, restart the Nintendo Switch without removing the game card. On a restart, the Switch will automatically read the card inserted in the slot. This trick has helped some users. Maybe it will work for you too.
3] Clean the game card and the game card slot
Please check if there is any debris or dust inside the game card slot. The dust particles interrupt the data transfer between the game card and the Nintendo Switch due to which you may encounter this error. If you find your game card or game card slot dirty, consider cleaning them.
4] Check if the game card is damaged
It is also possible that your game card has been damaged. The following steps will help you check this: If your console is damaged, take professional help to repair it. If the game card is damaged, contact the seller from whom you have purchased it and ask him to replace it.
5] Update Nintendo Switch firmware
If you are still getting the “The game card could not be read” error message, try updating Nintendo Switch firmware. We have listed the steps below: After the update, check if the error is fixed or not.
6] Check for a software update for problematic games
You can also check if there is any update pending for the games. The steps for this are listed below: Hope this helps.
How can I clean my Switch game card reader?
With time, dust particles accumulate into the Nintendo game card reader slot. This interrupts the transfer of data from the game card to the Nintendo Switch console. Hence, if you find your Switch card reader slot dirty, you should clean it. You can use isopropyl alcohol to clean the dirt from the Switch card reader slot. We have listed the steps below:
How do I reset my Nintendo Switch without losing games?
Resetting the Nintendo Switch without losing the game data is done only in the recovery mode. Follow the steps below: That’s it.
