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, you'll want to take note of this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is now back in stock and 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 is officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This is crucial because Nintendo has confirmed that its next-gen console will only support MicroSD Express cards for expandable storage, making all older cards from the original Switch incompatible, regardless of their remaining space.

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Why the switch? It's all about speed. MicroSD Express cards utilize the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs found in modern gaming PCs. This means 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 increased speed translates to faster load times and ensures that you won't experience performance bottlenecks when loading larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.

At 512GB, this Lexar card offers an excellent balance between storage capacity and price. With some confirmed Switch 2 games exceeding 20GB, the internal 256GB storage won't last long. 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 option available at Amazon for $47.67.

Stock 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 secure one of these cards before they disappear again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable consoles, and this Lexar deal currently offers the fastest and most cost-effective way to prepare.

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

The largest file size belongs to Mario Kart World at 23.4GB, which takes up about 10% of the Switch 2’s total internal storage. In comparison, Mario Kart World is considerably smaller than Cyberpunk 2077, which requires 64GB on the Nintendo Switch 2, accounting for a hefty 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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