Lexar microSD Express Cards for Switch 2 Back in Stock at Amazon's Lowest Price

If you're gearing up for the Nintendo Switch 2 or simply seeking a fast, future-proof memory card, the Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is a deal worth noting. Currently back in stock on Amazon, it's available at a reduced price of $89.92, down from its regular $99.99.

This card stands out as one of the few larger capacity MicroSD Express cards on the market and is officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This compatibility is crucial because Nintendo has confirmed that its next-gen console will only support MicroSD Express for expandable storage. This means your older cards from the original Switch won't work, 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 all about speed. These cards use the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs in modern gaming PCs, allowing the Lexar Play PRO to achieve read speeds up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards in the current Switch. This increased speed translates to faster load times and ensures that the performance of larger, more demanding games isn't hindered by the expansion card.

With a capacity of 512GB, the Lexar card offers a perfect balance between storage and price. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games are over 20GB in size, the internal 256GB storage 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. Additionally, the 256GB version is available at a discounted price of $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 get the new console at launch, now is the time to secure one of these cards before they're gone again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable consoles, and this Lexar deal offers the fastest and most affordable way to prepare.

Nintendo has disclosed some file sizes for Switch 2 games, and some are smaller than expected. According to the Japanese My Nintendo Store, several Switch 2 games and their file sizes have been listed. These sizes suggest that the 256 GB internal storage is a more substantial upgrade than initially anticipated.

The largest file size is for Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which takes up about 10% of the Switch 2's total internal storage. In comparison, Cyberpunk 2077 on the Switch 2 is significantly larger at 64 GB, occupying 25% of the console's internal storage.

Mario Kart World: 23.4 GBDonkey Kong Bananza: 10 GBNintendo Classics: GameCube app: 3.5 GBSuper Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ＋ Jamboree TV: 7.7 GBKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ＋ Star Crossed World: 5.7 GBBookmark IGN's Switch 2 preorder guide today, and when anything goes live, we'll post links the moment they become available. Get notified when a Nintendo Switch 2 console, game, or accessory preorder listing goes live by following IGN Deals on Twitter/X or Bluesky.