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 fast, future-proof memory card, the Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is a deal worth considering. Currently back in stock on Amazon, it's priced at $89.92, down from its usual $99.99.

This card is one of the few MicroSD Express options available in larger capacities and is officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This is crucial, as Nintendo has confirmed that its next-generation console will only support MicroSD Express for expandable storage, rendering all older cards from the original Switch unusable, 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 driven by speed. These cards utilize the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs in modern gaming PCs, allowing the Lexar Play PRO to reach read speeds of up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch. This increase in speed results in faster load times and ensures that performance isn't bottlenecked when loading larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.

At 512GB, the Lexar card offers a great balance between storage capacity and price. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games are over 20GB, the internal 256GB storage won't last long. While a 1TB Express card costs nearly $200, the 512GB option seems like the sweet spot, especially if you can find it in stock. There's also a 256GB version available for $47.67 at Amazon.

Availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards selling out quickly after 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're out of stock again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable consoles, and this Lexar deal is currently the fastest and most cost-effective way to prepare.

Nintendo has revealed some of the 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 of internal storage seems like a significant upgrade.

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

• 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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