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 in need of a high-speed, future-proof memory card, you'll want to take notice 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 usual price of $99.99. This card is one of the few larger-capacity MicroSD Express cards currently on the market, and it's officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This is crucial because Nintendo has confirmed that their 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.

Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card

$99.99 save 10%
$89.92 at Amazon

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

At 512GB, the 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 could set you back nearly $200, this 512GB option is currently the sweet spot for value, especially if you can find it in stock. The 256GB version is also available at a reduced price of $47.67 on Amazon.

Stock 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 perfect 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 represents the fastest and most affordable way to prepare.

Switch 2 Game Storage Sizes:

Nintendo has revealed the file sizes for some of its 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 the disclosed sizes, the 256GB of internal storage seems like a more significant upgrade than initially thought.

• 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

The largest file size is Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2's total internal storage. In comparison, Cyberpunk 2077 takes up 64 GB, which is a substantial 25% of the Switch 2's internal storage.

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