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 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 their next-gen 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 capacity.

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 use the same PCIe interface as the ultra-fast NVMe SSDs 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 translates to faster load times and ensures that larger, more demanding games won't bottleneck your console's performance.

With a capacity of 512GB, the Lexar card offers an excellent balance between storage and price. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games will be over 20GB, the internal 256GB storage won't last long. While a 1TB Express card costs nearly $200, this 512GB option is currently the sweet spot, especially if you can find it in stock. There's also a 256GB option available at Amazon for $47.67.

Stock availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards selling out quickly after the Switch 2 announcement. If you plan to buy 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 disclosed some file sizes for Switch 2 games, and some are smaller than expected. According to the Japanese My Nintendo Store, several Switch 2 games and their file sizes have been listed. The internal storage of 256GB now appears more substantial than initially thought.

The largest file size is for Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2's total internal storage. In comparison, Cyberpunk 2077 is significantly larger at 64 GB, taking up 25% of the Switch 2'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 we'll post links as soon as they become available. Stay updated on Nintendo Switch 2 console, game, or accessory preorder listings by following IGN Deals on Twitter/X or Bluesky.