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 fast, future-proof memory card, you'll want to take note of this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is now back in stock and available on Amazon for just $89.92, a significant drop from its regular 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 compatibility is crucial, as Nintendo has confirmed that its next-generation console will only support MicroSD Express for expandable storage, rendering all older cards from the original Switch unusable, 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 utilize the same PCIe interface as the ultra-fast NVMe SSDs found in modern gaming PCs, allowing the Lexar Play PRO to achieve read speeds of up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch. This increase in speed translates to faster load times, ensuring that you won't bottleneck performance when loading larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.

With a capacity of 512GB, this Lexar card offers an excellent 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 can cost nearly $200, this 512GB option appears to be the current sweet spot, especially if you can find it in stock. There's also a 256GB option available for $47.67 on Amazon.

Availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards quickly selling out after the Switch 2 reveal. 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 this Lexar deal currently offers the fastest and most cost-effective way to prepare.

Nintendo has disclosed some file sizes for Switch 2 games, and some are surprisingly compact. The Japanese My Nintendo Store lists several Switch 2 games alongside their file sizes. These sizes suggest that the 256GB of internal storage might be more substantial than initially anticipated.

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