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 seeking a fast, future-proof memory card, the current deal on the Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is worth your attention. Now back in stock on Amazon, it's available for just $89.92, down from its regular price of $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, as Nintendo has confirmed that its next-generation console will only support MicroSD Express for expandable storage, rendering older cards from the original Switch incompatible.

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 utilize the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs in modern gaming PCs, allowing the Lexar Play PRO to reach read speeds of up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch model. This increase in 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 an excellent balance between storage and cost. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games exceed 20GB, the internal 256GB storage won't suffice for long. While a 1TB Express card costs nearly $200, this 512GB option represents the current sweet spot, especially considering its availability. There's also a 256GB version available at Amazon for $47.67.

Stock levels have been fluctuating, 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 perfect time to secure one of these cards before they become scarce again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable consoles, and this Lexar deal offers the fastest and most cost-effective way to prepare.

Nintendo has revealed some file sizes for Switch 2 games, and some are surprisingly compact. The Japanese My Nintendo Store lists several Switch 2 games along with their file sizes. Based on this information, the 256GB internal storage of the Switch 2 seems more substantial than initially thought.

The largest file size is for Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2's internal storage. Comparatively, Cyberpunk 2077 is much larger at 64 GB, taking up approximately 25% of the console's 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 GBBe sure to bookmark IGN's Switch 2 preorder guide and follow IGN Deals on Twitter/X or Bluesky to stay updated on Nintendo Switch 2 console, game, or accessory preorder listings as soon as they go live.