Lexar Switch 2 MicroSD Cards Hit Amazon Low Price

If you're gearing up for the Nintendo Switch 2 or simply want a fast, future-ready memory solution, this deal deserves your attention. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock and currently priced at $89.92 on Amazon—a $10 drop from its usual $99.99 price.

As one of the few high-capacity MicroSD Express cards on the market, it's officially confirmed to work with the upcoming Switch 2. This compatibility is crucial since Nintendo has stated its next-gen console will exclusively support MicroSD Express for expandable storage. That means older microSD cards from the original Switch won’t function, regardless of available space.

Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card

$99.99 save 10% $89.92 at Amazon

Why the upgrade? Speed. MicroSD Express cards utilize the same PCIe interface as NVMe SSDs in high-performance gaming PCs. The Lexar Play PRO delivers read speeds up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than UHS-I cards used in the original Switch. This means drastically reduced load times and smoother performance when running demanding games directly from the card.

The 512GB capacity strikes an ideal balance between storage space and affordability. With some Switch 2 games confirmed at over 20GB, the console’s internal 256GB storage will fill up fast. While 1TB Express cards cost nearly $200, this 512GB option offers the best value—if you can find it in stock. There's also a 256GB model priced at $47.67.

Stock fluctuations have been frequent since the Switch 2 announcement, with many MicroSD Express cards selling out quickly. If you plan to buy the new console at launch, securing this card now is advisable before another stock shortage hits. Future-proof speed is essential for next-gen portable gaming—and right now, this Lexar deal offers the fastest, most cost-effective way to prepare.

Switch 2 Game Storage Sizes:

Nintendo has revealed file sizes for upcoming Switch 2 games, with some being surprisingly compact. According to listings on the Japanese My Nintendo Store, the 256GB internal storage seems more substantial than initially thought.

Mario Kart World, the largest entry, occupies 23.4 GB—only about 10% of the console's storage. In contrast, Cyberpunk 2077 requires 64 GB, eating up 25% of the base capacity.

Other notable game sizes:

• 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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