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, you'll want to pay close attention to this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is now back in stock and available on Amazon for just $89.92, down from its regular price of $99.99.

This card stands out as one of the few MicroSD Express cards available in larger capacities, and it's officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This is crucial because Nintendo has confirmed that its next-generation console will only support MicroSD Express for expandable storage, rendering 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 shift to MicroSD Express is driven by speed. These cards use 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 enhanced speed leads to faster load times and ensures you won’t experience performance bottlenecks when loading larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.

With a capacity of 512GB, the 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 costs nearly $200, this 512GB option represents the current sweet spot, especially when available in stock. There's also a 256GB version available for $47.67 on Amazon.

Availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards selling out quickly following the Switch 2 reveal. If you're planning 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 currently, this Lexar deal 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 is a more substantial upgrade than initially anticipated.

The largest file size is for Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which occupies roughly 10% of the Switch 2’s internal storage. Comparatively, Mario Kart World is much smaller than the hefty Cyberpunk 2077, which takes up 64 GB on the Nintendo Switch 2, representing about 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 today, and we'll post links as soon as they go live. Stay updated on Nintendo Switch 2 console, game, or accessory preorders by following IGN Deals on Twitter/X or Bluesky.