Lexar microSD Express Cards for Switch 2 Restocked, Now at All-Time Low on Amazon

If you're getting ready for the Nintendo Switch 2 or simply seeking a fast, future-proof memory card, you'll want to check out this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock and now available for $89.92 on Amazon, down from its usual price of $99.99.

This card is one of the few MicroSD Express options available in larger capacities, and it's officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This is crucial because Nintendo has confirmed that its next-generation console will only support MicroSD Express for expandable storage, making all older cards from the original Switch incompatible, regardless of their remaining space.

Switch 2 Compatible### Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card

4$99.99 save 10%$89.92 at AmazonWhy the change? Speed. MicroSD Express cards utilize the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs found in modern gaming PCs. The Lexar Play PRO can achieve read speeds up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch. This means faster load times and ensures that you won't bottleneck performance when loading larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.

At 512GB, this Lexar card offers a great balance between storage and price. With some confirmed Switch 2 games exceeding 20GB, the internal 256GB won't last long. While a 1TB Express card costs nearly $200, this 512GB option represents the current sweet spot—if you can find it in stock. The 256GB version is also available, currently priced at $47.67 on 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 become unavailable again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable consoles—and for now, this Lexar deal is the fastest and most affordable way to prepare.

Nintendo has disclosed some file sizes for Switch 2 games, and some are surprisingly compact. According to the Japanese My Nintendo Store, several Switch 2 games and their file sizes have been listed. Based on these revelations, the 256GB of internal storage seems more substantial than initially thought.

The largest file size listed is for Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2's total internal storage. In comparison, Mario Kart World is significantly smaller than Cyberpunk 2077, which requires 64 GB on the Nintendo Switch 2, accounting for 25% of the 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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