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 on Amazon, now at a reduced price of $89.92, down from its regular $99.99.

This card stands out as one of the few larger-capacity MicroSD Express cards currently on the market, and it's officially compatible with the upcoming Nintendo 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 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 behind this shift is speed. MicroSD Express cards utilize the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs found in modern gaming PCs. The Lexar Play PRO boasts read speeds up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch. This enhanced speed results in faster load times and ensures that performance isn't hindered when loading larger, more demanding games from the expansion card.

At 512GB, this Lexar card offers an excellent balance between storage capacity and price. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games exceed 20GB, the internal 256GB storage won’t suffice for long. While a 1TB Express card could set you back nearly $200, this 512GB option represents the current sweet spot—if you can find it in stock. There's also a 256GB option available at a discounted price of $47.67 on Amazon.

Availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards quickly selling out following 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 become scarce 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 its Switch 2 games, and some are surprisingly small. The Japanese My Nintendo Store lists several Switch 2 games along with their file sizes. Based on these revealed sizes, the 256GB of internal storage seems like a more significant update than initially thought.

The largest file size so far is Mario Kart World, at 23.4GB, which takes up about 10% of the Switch 2’s total internal storage. Comparatively, Mario Kart World is relatively small next to Cyberpunk 2077, which requires 64GB on the Nintendo Switch 2, consuming a hefty 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 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.