Lexar microSD Express Cards for Switch 2 Restocked, Now at All-Time Low Price on Amazon

If you're gearing up for the Nintendo Switch 2 or simply in need of a fast, 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 currently available on Amazon for $89.92, down from its regular price of $99.99. This is one of the few MicroSD Express cards available in larger capacities and it's officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This compatibility is crucial as Nintendo has confirmed that its next-generation console will exclusively support MicroSD Express for expandable storage, rendering all older cards from the original Switch incompatible, regardless of their remaining space.

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Why the shift to MicroSD Express? It's all about speed. These cards utilize the same PCIe interface found in high-speed NVMe SSDs in modern gaming PCs. The Lexar Play PRO, for instance, boasts read speeds of up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch. This translates to faster load times and ensures you won't experience performance bottlenecks when loading larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.

At 512GB, the Lexar card offers a perfect balance between storage capacity and price. With some confirmed Switch 2 games exceeding 20GB, the console's internal 256GB storage won't suffice for long. While a 1TB Express card can cost nearly $200, this 512GB option represents a more affordable choice—**if you can secure it in stock**. There's also a 256GB version available, currently priced at $47.67 on Amazon.

Stock availability for MicroSD Express cards has been inconsistent, with many 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 become scarce again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable gaming—and currently, this Lexar deal offers the fastest and most cost-effective way to prepare.

Nintendo has disclosed some file sizes for its Switch 2 games, which are surprisingly compact. The Japanese My Nintendo Store lists several Switch 2 games alongside their storage requirements. The internal storage of 256GB seems more substantial than initially anticipated based on these file sizes.

The largest game file size listed is Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2’s total internal storage. Compared to the hefty Cyberpunk 2077, which requires 64 GB and takes up 25% of the internal storage, Mario Kart World seems relatively modest.

Mario Kart World: 23.4 GBDonkey Kong Bananza: 10 GBNintendo Classics: GameCube app: 3.5 GBSuper Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ＋ Jamboree TV: 7.7 GBKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ＋ Star Crossed World: 5.7 GB

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