Lexar microSD Express Cards for Switch 2 Back in Stock

If you're gearing up for the Nintendo Switch 2 or simply need high-speed expandable storage, this deal deserves your attention. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock and currently priced at $89.92 on Amazon – a 10% discount from its regular $99.99 price tag.

This is among the few high-capacity MicroSD Express cards available today, with confirmed compatibility for Nintendo's next-gen console. The Switch 2 will exclusively support MicroSD Express format, rendering all existing UHS-I cards from your current Switch obsolete regardless of unused capacity.

Lexar 512GB Play PRO microSDXC Express Card

$99.99 Save 10% $89.92 at Amazon

The upgrade to MicroSD Express brings PCIe interface technology – the same found in lightning-fast NVMe SSDs – to portable storage. The Lexar Play PRO delivers blistering read speeds up to 985MB/s, approximately 10x faster than UHS-I cards in current Switch models. This performance leap means significantly reduced load times and no storage bottlenecks when running demanding next-gen games.

The 512GB capacity offers the ideal balance between storage space and value, especially considering some Switch 2 titles already exceed 20GB in size. While 1TB options approach $200, this mid-range model provides ample space at a reasonable price point – when available. Amazon also currently offers the 256GB variant at $47.67.

Inventory remains unpredictable since Nintendo's Switch 2 announcement, with MicroSD Express cards frequently selling out. Early adopters should secure their cards now before another stock shortage occurs. For those planning a Switch 2 launch purchase, this Lexar deal currently represents both the fastest performance and best value available.

Switch 2 Game Storage Sizes:

Nintendo has revealed file sizes for several upcoming Switch 2 titles via its Japanese My Nintendo Store. These figures suggest the console's 256GB internal storage will face rapid consumption.

The largest confirmed title, Mario Kart World, occupies 23.4GB (roughly 10% of total storage). Other notable sizes include:

• Cyberpunk 2077: 64GB
• Donkey Kong Bananza: 10GB
• Nintendo Classics: GameCube app: 3.5GB
• Super Mario Party Jamboree: 7.7GB
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land: 5.7GB

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