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 won't want to miss this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock and available on Amazon for just $89.92, down from its usual 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 is crucial because Nintendo has confirmed that its next-generation console will only support MicroSD Express for expandable storage. This means your older cards from the original Switch won't work, 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 leverage the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs in modern gaming PCs, allowing the Lexar Play PRO to reach read speeds up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch. This speed translates to faster load times and ensures you won't bottleneck performance when running larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.

At 512GB, the Lexar card offers an excellent balance between storage capacity and price. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games are over 20GB in size, the console's internal 256GB won't last long. While a 1TB Express card might 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 version available for $47.67 at Amazon.

Stock availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards quickly selling out after the Switch 2 announcement. If you're planning to get the new console at launch, now is the time to secure one of these cards before they're gone 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 revealed some file sizes for Switch 2 games, and they're smaller than expected. The Japanese My Nintendo Store lists several Switch 2 games along with their file sizes. These sizes indicate that the 256GB of internal storage is a more substantial upgrade than initially thought.

The largest file size is Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2's internal storage. Comparatively, Cyberpunk 2077 weighs in at 64 GB, taking up a significant 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. Stay informed about Nintendo Switch 2 console, game, or accessory preorders by following IGN Deals on Twitter/X or Bluesky.