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 the market for a fast, future-proof memory card, you'll want to take note of this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock and currently available on Amazon for $89.92, down from its regular price of $99.99. This card is a standout choice, especially since it's one of the few larger-capacity MicroSD Express cards on the market and is officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2.

Nintendo has confirmed that the next-gen console will exclusively support MicroSD Express cards for expandable storage, rendering older cards from the original Switch incompatible, regardless of their remaining space.

Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card

**$99.99 save 10%** **$89.92 at Amazon**

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

With a capacity of 512GB, the Lexar card offers an excellent balance between storage and price. Considering 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, this 512GB option is the current sweet spot, especially if you can find it in stock. There's also a 256GB version available for $47.67 on Amazon.

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

Switch 2 Game Storage Sizes:

Nintendo has revealed the file sizes of several Switch 2 games on the Japanese My Nintendo Store, which suggests that the 256GB of internal storage is a significant upgrade. Here are some of the confirmed 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

The largest game size listed is Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which takes up about 10% of the Switch 2’s internal storage. In contrast, Cyberpunk 2077 on the Nintendo Switch 2 requires 64 GB, consuming a substantial 25% of the console's internal storage.

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