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 on Amazon, now at a reduced price of $89.92, down from its usual $99.99.

This card is one of the few larger-capacity MicroSD Express cards available, and it's officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This is crucial because Nintendo has confirmed that their next-gen console will only support MicroSD Express for expandable storage, rendering all older cards from the original Switch incompatible, regardless of their remaining space.

Switch 2 Compatible### Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card

4$99.99 save 10%$89.92 at AmazonThe shift to MicroSD Express is driven by speed. These cards utilize the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs 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. This speed boost translates to quicker load times and ensures that performance isn't hindered when running larger, more demanding games from the expansion card.

At 512GB, the Lexar card offers an excellent balance between storage and price. With some Switch 2 games exceeding 20GB, the internal 256GB storage won't suffice for long. While a 1TB Express card can cost nearly $200, this 512GB option is currently the best value—if you can find it in stock. There's also a 256GB version available for $47.67 on Amazon.

Availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards selling out quickly after 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 unavailable again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable consoles, and this Lexar deal offers the fastest and most cost-effective way to prepare.

Nintendo has disclosed some file sizes for Switch 2 games, and some are surprisingly compact. The Japanese My Nintendo Store lists several Switch 2 games along with their file sizes. Based on these, the 256GB of internal storage seems more substantial than initially thought.

The largest file size is Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2’s total internal storage. In comparison, Cyberpunk 2077 is significantly larger at 64 GB, taking up 25% of the 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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