Nintendo Switch 2 Teased: Massive Storage Upgrade

Leaked GameStop SKUs Suggest Nintendo Switch 2 Will Support microSD Express Cards

Recent leaks suggest the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a significant upgrade in storage technology, supporting microSD Express cards. This revelation comes from several GameStop stock keeping units (SKUs) seemingly related to unannounced Switch 2 accessories. The SKUs, initially shared on Reddit, list "Switch 2 Exp Micro SD Card" options with capacities of 256GB and 512GB, strongly indicating compatibility with the microSD Express standard.

This represents a major leap forward from the current Switch's UHS-I microSD card support. microSD Express offers dramatically faster transfer speeds and significantly higher storage capacity.

Speed and Capacity Improvements:

The table below highlights the key differences between UHS-I and microSD Express:

Feature	UHS-I	microSD Express
Transfer Speed	~95 MB/s	~985 MB/s
Max Capacity	2TB	128TB

The leaked GameStop pricing suggests a 256GB microSD Express card will retail for $49.99, while a 512GB card will cost $84.99. Additional SKUs were also found for a standard Switch 2 carrying case ($19.99) and two deluxe versions ($29.99).

While these are likely unofficial accessories, their appearance further fuels speculation surrounding the Switch 2's imminent release. Nintendo has previously stated it will unveil the console before the end of its fiscal year (March 31, 2025), leaving only a few months until an official announcement is expected. The consistent flow of leaks, including this recent GameStop SKU discovery, suggests an official reveal may be closer than anticipated.