If you're gearing up for the Nintendo Switch 2 or simply seeking a high-speed, future-proof memory card, you'll want to take note of this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock and available on Amazon for just $89.92, down from its regular price of $99.99.
This card stands out as one of the few larger-capacity MicroSD Express options available, and it's officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This compatibility is crucial, as Nintendo has confirmed that the next-gen console will only support MicroSD Express cards for expandable storage. This means your older cards from the original Switch won't work, regardless of their remaining capacity.
Switch 2 Compatible### Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card
$99.99 save 10%$89.92 at AmazonThe shift to MicroSD Express is all about speed. These cards utilize the same PCIe interface as the high-speed 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. This increased speed results in faster load times and prevents performance bottlenecks when loading larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.
With a 512GB capacity, the Lexar card offers an excellent balance of storage and price. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games are over 20GB, the internal 256GB storage won't last long. While a 1TB Express card costs nearly $200, this 512GB option is currently the sweet spot—especially if you can secure it in stock. The 256GB version is also available at a reduced price of $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 purchase the new console at launch, now is the time to grab one of these cards before they disappear 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 revealed some file sizes for Switch 2 games, and some are smaller than expected. According to the Japanese My Nintendo Store, the largest game 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 is significantly larger at 64 GB, taking up 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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