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, the current deal on the Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is worth your attention. This card is back in stock on Amazon and has been discounted to $89.92, down from its regular price of $99.99.

This card stands out as one of the few MicroSD Express options available in larger capacities, and it's officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This compatibility is crucial because Nintendo has confirmed that its next-gen console will exclusively support MicroSD Express for expandable storage. This means your 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

The shift to MicroSD Express is all about speed. These cards utilize the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs found 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. This increased speed leads to faster load times, ensuring your console's performance isn't hindered when loading larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.

With a capacity of 512GB, this Lexar card offers an excellent balance between storage and price. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games exceed 20GB in size, the internal 256GB storage won't last long. While a 1TB Express card can cost nearly $200, this 512GB option represents the current sweet spot, especially considering its availability. The 256GB version is also on sale, priced at $47.67 on Amazon.

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

Switch 2 Game Storage Sizes:

Nintendo has disclosed some file sizes for Switch 2 games, revealing surprisingly small sizes. According to the Japanese My Nintendo Store, the largest game file is Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2's internal storage. In comparison, Cyberpunk 2077 is significantly larger at 64 GB, taking up 25% of the internal storage. This indicates that the 256 GB internal storage is a substantial upgrade from what we initially anticipated.

• 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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