Lexar microSD Express Cards for Switch 2 Restocked at Amazon's Lowest Price

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 one you shouldn't miss. Now back in stock at Amazon, it's available for just $89.92, down from its usual $99.99.

This card is a standout as one of the few larger-capacity MicroSD Express cards on the market, and it's officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This is crucial because Nintendo has confirmed that its next-generation console will **exclusively** support MicroSD Express for expandable storage, making all older cards incompatible, regardless of their remaining space.

Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card

**$99.99 save 10%**

**$89.92 at Amazon**

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

With a capacity of 512GB, the Lexar card offers a perfect balance between storage and price. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games exceed 20GB, the console's internal 256GB storage won't go far. While a 1TB Express card might set you back nearly $200, this 512GB option represents the current sweet spot, especially considering its availability. There's also a 256GB version available for $47.67 at Amazon.

Availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards quickly selling out following 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're out of stock again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable gaming, 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 its Switch 2 games, and they're surprisingly compact. According to the Japanese My Nintendo Store, several Switch 2 games and their respective file sizes have been listed. These sizes suggest that the 256GB of internal storage is a more significant upgrade than initially anticipated.

The largest file size listed is for Mario Kart World, at 23.4 GB, which occupies roughly 10% of the Switch 2's internal storage. In contrast, Cyberpunk 2077 takes up a hefty 64 GB, representing 25% of the console's 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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