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, don't miss this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock and available for just $89.92 on Amazon, down from its regular price of $99.99. This is one of the few MicroSD Express cards available in larger capacities and is 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, rendering older cards from the original Switch unusable, no matter their remaining capacity.

Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card

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$89.92 at Amazon

Why the shift to MicroSD Express? It's all about speed. These cards leverage the same PCIe interface used in high-speed NVMe SSDs found in modern gaming PCs. The Lexar Play PRO can achieve read speeds up to 985MB/s, which is nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch model. This boost in speed leads to faster game load times and ensures that you won't experience performance bottlenecks when loading larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.

At 512GB, the Lexar card offers a perfect balance between storage capacity 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 represents the current sweet spot—especially if you can find it in stock. There's also a 256GB version available for $47.67 at Amazon.

Availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards selling out quickly following the Switch 2 announcement. If you're planning to get the new console at launch, now is the time to secure one of these cards before they become unavailable again. Speed is non-negotiable in 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 file sizes for its Switch 2 games, and some are surprisingly compact. The Japanese My Nintendo Store lists several Switch 2 games alongside their file sizes. Based on these listings, the internal 256GB storage seems more substantial 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 contrast, Mario Kart World is relatively small compared to Cyberpunk 2077, which requires 64 GB on the Nintendo Switch 2, consuming a significant 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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