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 in need of a high-speed, future-proof memory card, you won't want to miss this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock and available on Amazon for $89.92, down from its regular price of $99.99. This card is a rare find in larger capacities and is officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This is crucial because Nintendo has confirmed that its next-generation console will exclusively support MicroSD Express for expandable storage, rendering all older cards from the original Switch unusable, regardless of their remaining capacity.

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Why the switch to MicroSD Express? It's all about speed. These cards utilize the same PCIe interface as the ultra-fast NVMe SSDs in modern gaming PCs, allowing the Lexar Play PRO to achieve read speeds up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch model. This increased speed translates to quicker load times and ensures that performance isn't hindered when running 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 in size, the internal 256GB storage won't last long. While a 1TB Express card might cost nearly $200, this 512GB option appears to be the current sweet spot, especially considering its availability. The 256GB version is also available at a reduced price of $47.67 on Amazon.

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 perfect 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.

Nintendo has disclosed some file sizes for Switch 2 games, and they're surprisingly manageable. The Japanese My Nintendo Store lists various Switch 2 titles along with their file sizes. With this information, the internal 256GB storage seems like a more substantial upgrade than initially anticipated.

The largest file size listed is Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2’s internal storage. In comparison, Cyberpunk 2077 takes up 64 GB, which is a significant 25% of the console's 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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