Lexar microSD Express Cards for Switch 2 Restocked at Amazon's Lowest Price

If you're gearing up for the Nintendo Switch 2 or simply in need of a fast, future-proof memory card, don't miss out on this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock and now available on Amazon for $89.92, a significant drop from its usual price of $99.99.

This card is one of the few larger-capacity MicroSD Express cards available 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 older cards from the original Switch unusable, regardless of remaining space.

Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card

Why the shift to MicroSD Express? It's all about speed. These cards utilize the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs found in modern gaming PCs, allowing the Lexar Play PRO to achieve read speeds of up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch. This results in significantly faster load times, ensuring that performance isn't hindered when running larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.

With a capacity of 512GB, the Lexar card offers an excellent balance between storage and price. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games are over 20GB, the internal 256GB storage won't suffice for long. While a 1TB Express card would cost nearly $200, this 512GB option represents the current sweet spot, especially if you can find it in stock. There's also a 256GB option available for $47.67 on Amazon.

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, securing one of these cards now is advisable before they become scarce again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable consoles, and currently, this Lexar deal offers the fastest and most cost-effective way to prepare.

Switch 2 Game Storage Sizes

Nintendo has disclosed some file sizes for Switch 2 games, revealing surprisingly compact sizes. The Japanese My Nintendo Store has listed several Switch 2 games along with their storage requirements. These sizes suggest that the 256GB of internal storage is a more significant upgrade than initially thought.

The largest game size listed is Mario Kart World at 23.4GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2’s internal storage. Comparatively, this is relatively small next to Cyberpunk 2077, which requires 64GB on the Nintendo Switch 2, taking up a substantial 25% of the console's 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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