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 definitely worth your attention. It's back in stock on Amazon, now priced at $89.92, down from its usual $99.99.
This card stands out as one of the few MicroSD Express options available in larger capacities and is officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This compatibility is crucial because Nintendo has confirmed that its next-generation console will only support MicroSD Express for expandable storage. This means all your older cards from the original Switch won’t work, regardless of their remaining space.
Switch 2 Compatible### Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card
4$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 ultra-fast NVMe SSDs found in modern gaming PCs. The Lexar Play PRO can achieve read speeds up to 985MB/s, which is nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch. This 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.
With a capacity of 512GB, the Lexar card strikes an excellent balance between storage and price. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games exceed 20GB, the internal 256GB storage won’t last long. While a 1TB Express card costs nearly $200, this 512GB option is currently the best value—if you can find it in stock. There’s also a 256GB option available for $47.67 at Amazon.
Stock availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards selling out quickly following the Switch 2 announcement. If you plan to get the new console at launch, now is the perfect time to secure one of these cards before they sell out again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable consoles—and for now, this Lexar deal offers the fastest and most affordable way to prepare.
Switch 2 Game Storage Sizes: ----------------------------Nintendo has disclosed some of its Switch 2 game sizes, and some are surprisingly compact. The Japanese My Nintendo Store lists several Switch 2 games alongside their file sizes. Given the file sizes revealed, the 256GB of internal storage seems like a more significant update than initially thought.
The largest file size listed is Mario Kart World at 23.4GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2’s total internal storage. In comparison, Mario Kart World is relatively small compared to Cyberpunk 2077, which takes up 64GB on the Nintendo Switch 2, using 25% of the 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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