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 on Amazon for just $89.92, a reduction from its usual price of $99.99.
This card is one of the few MicroSD Express options available in larger capacities and is officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This compatibility is crucial, as Nintendo has confirmed that its next-generation console will only support MicroSD Express for expandable storage, making your older cards from the original Switch obsolete, regardless of their remaining space.
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4$99.99 save 10%$89.92 at AmazonThe shift to MicroSD Express is all about speed. These cards use the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs found in modern gaming PCs, enabling the Lexar Play PRO to reach read speeds of up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch. This increased speed means faster load times and ensures you won't bottleneck performance when loading larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.
With a capacity of 512GB, the Lexar card offers a great balance between storage and price. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games exceed 20GB, the internal 256GB won't last long. While a 1TB Express card costs nearly $200, this 512GB option is currently the sweet spot, especially if you can find it in stock. There's also a 256GB version available for $47.67 on Amazon.
Stock availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards quickly selling out following the Switch 2 reveal. If you plan to purchase the new console at launch, securing one of these cards now is advisable before they become unavailable again. Speed is essential for the next generation of portable consoles, and this Lexar deal offers the fastest and most cost-effective way to prepare.
Switch 2 Game Storage Sizes: ----------------------------Nintendo has disclosed some Switch 2 game sizes, and some are surprisingly small. The Japanese My Nintendo Store lists several Switch 2 games alongside their file sizes. Based on these, the 256GB of internal storage appears to be a significant upgrade.
The largest file size is Mario Kart World at 23.4GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2's internal storage. Compared to Cyberpunk 2077, which takes up 64GB and 25% of the internal storage, Mario Kart World is relatively modest.
- 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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