Lexar microSD Express Cards for Switch 2 Restocked, Now at Lowest Price on Amazon

If you're gearing up for the Nintendo Switch 2 or simply seeking a fast, future-proof memory card, you'll want to take note of this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock and now available on Amazon for $89.92, a significant drop from its regular price of $99.99.

This card stands out as one of the few larger-capacity MicroSD Express options currently on the market, and it's officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This compatibility is crucial because Nintendo has confirmed that its next-generation console will exclusively support MicroSD Express for expandable storage. This means that older cards from the original Switch won't work, regardless of their remaining space.

Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card

$99.99 save 10%
$89.92 at Amazon

Why the switch to MicroSD Express? It's all about speed. These cards utilize the same PCIe interface as the ultra-fast NVMe SSDs found in modern gaming PCs. As a result, the Lexar Play PRO can achieve read speeds up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch model. This enhanced speed leads to quicker load times and ensures that you won't experience performance bottlenecks when loading larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.

With a capacity of 512GB, the Lexar card offers an excellent balance between storage and price. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games are over 20GB, the internal 256GB storage won't suffice for long. While a 1TB Express card might set you back nearly $200, this 512GB option currently represents the best value, especially if you can secure it in stock. There's also a 256GB option available for $47.67 on Amazon.

Stock availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards quickly selling out following the Switch 2 announcement. If you plan to purchase the new console at launch, now is the time to secure one of these cards before they become scarce again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable consoles, and currently, this Lexar deal offers the fastest and most cost-effective way to prepare.

Switch 2 Game Storage Sizes:

Nintendo has disclosed some of the file sizes for Switch 2 games, revealing that some are smaller than expected. The Japanese My Nintendo Store has listed several Switch 2 games along with their file sizes, suggesting that the 256GB of internal storage might be more substantial than initially thought.

The largest file size listed is for Mario Kart World, at 23.4GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2's total internal storage. In comparison, Mario Kart World is relatively modest next to Cyberpunk 2077, which requires 64GB on the Nintendo Switch 2, taking up a hefty 25% of the console's internal storage.

• Mario Kart World: 23.4 GB
• Donkey Kong Bananza: 10 GB
• Nintendo Classics: GameCube app: 3.5 GB
• Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ＋ Jamboree TV: 7.7 GB
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ＋ Star Crossed World: 5.7 GB

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