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 searching for a high-speed, future-proof memory solution, this deal is worth your attention. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock at Amazon and now priced at $89.92, down from its usual $99.99—a solid 10% discount.

This card isn’t just another storage option—it’s one of the few available MicroSD Express cards in larger capacities and is officially compatible with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. That’s important because Nintendo has confirmed that the next-gen console will only support MicroSD Express for expandable storage. That means older MicroSD cards from the original Switch won’t work—even if they’re brand new or have plenty of space.

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Why the shift to MicroSD Express? It's all about speed. These cards use the same PCIe interface as NVMe SSDs found in modern gaming PCs, allowing the Lexar Play PRO to reach read speeds of up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch. Faster load times, smoother gameplay, and no performance bottlenecks when running large games off the card make this an essential upgrade.

At 512GB, this card offers a smart balance between capacity and cost. Considering some confirmed Switch 2 titles are already pushing over 20GB, the internal 256GB storage can fill up fast. While a 1TB Express card costs nearly $200, this 512GB version hits the sweet spot—for now. There's also a more affordable 256GB variant currently on sale for $47.67.

Stock availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards selling out quickly since the Switch 2 announcement. If you're planning to get the new console at launch, it’s wise to secure your storage solution early before shelves go bare again. Next-gen performance requires next-gen storage—and right now, this Lexar deal is your best bet for fast, reliable, and budget-friendly readiness.

Nintendo has shared some official file sizes for upcoming Switch 2 titles via the Japanese My Nintendo Store listings. While some are surprisingly compact, others are already showing signs of growing game assets and richer content.

Here’s what we know so far:

• Mario Kart World: 23.4 GB
• Donkey Kong Bananza: 10 GB
• Nintendo Classics: GameCube app: 3.5 GB
• Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ＋ Jamboree TV: 7.7 GB
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ＋ Star Crossed World: 5.7 GB
• Cyberpunk 2077 (Switch 2): 64 GB

While most titles stay relatively lean, Cyberpunk 2077 clocks in at a hefty 64GB, taking up about 25% of the Switch 2’s internal storage alone. That makes external storage not just a luxury—but a necessity, especially as games continue to grow in scope and graphical fidelity.

With only 256GB of internal storage onboard, expansion is inevitable. And with only one supported format moving forward—MicroSD Express—choosing the right card is more critical than ever.

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