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 need of a high-speed, future-proof memory card, don't miss out on this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock and now available at a reduced price of $89.92 on Amazon, down from its usual $99.99.

This card is among the few larger-capacity MicroSD Express cards on the market and is officially compatible with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. It's crucial to note that Nintendo has specified that the next-gen 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 AmazonThe reason for this shift? Speed. MicroSD Express cards utilize the same PCIe interface as the ultra-fast 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.

With a 512GB capacity, this Lexar card offers a great balance between storage and price. Some confirmed Switch 2 games are over 20GB, so the internal 256GB won't last long. While a 1TB Express card costs nearly $200, this 512GB option is currently the best value—if you can find it in stock. The 256GB version is also available at a discounted price of $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 disappear 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 Switch 2 game sizes, and some are smaller than expected. The Japanese My Nintendo Store lists several Switch 2 games with their respective file sizes. Based on these, the 256GB of internal storage seems more substantial than initially thought.

The largest file size is Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which takes up about 10% of the Switch 2’s internal storage. In comparison, Cyberpunk 2077 is significantly larger at 64 GB, consuming 25% of the 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 to stay updated. We'll provide links as soon as they go live. Follow IGN Deals on Twitter/X or Bluesky to get notified when a Nintendo Switch 2 console, game, or accessory preorder becomes available.