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, don't miss this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock on Amazon, now priced at $89.92, down from its usual $99.99.

This card stands out as 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-gen console will only support MicroSD Express for expandable storage, rendering 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 utilize the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs found in modern gaming PCs. Consequently, the Lexar Play PRO can achieve read speeds of up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch. This enhanced speed translates to faster load times and ensures that performance isn't hindered when loading larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.

With a 512GB capacity, the Lexar card offers an excellent balance between storage and cost. Given that some confirmed Switch 2 games are over 20GB, the internal 256GB storage won't last long. While a 1TB Express card costs nearly $200, this 512GB option represents the current sweet spot—if you can find it in stock. There's also a 256GB version available for $47.67 on Amazon.

Availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards quickly selling out after the Switch 2 reveal. If you plan to get the new console at launch, now is the time to secure one of these cards before they disappear from stock again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable consoles, and this Lexar deal currently offers the fastest and most affordable way to prepare.

Nintendo has disclosed some of the Switch 2 game sizes, and some are surprisingly compact. The Japanese My Nintendo Store lists several Switch 2 games along with their file sizes. Based on these revealed sizes, the 256 GB of internal storage seems more substantial than initially thought.

The largest file size is Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which occupies about 10% of the Switch 2's total internal storage. Compared to the hefty Cyberpunk 2077, which takes up 64 GB or 25% of the Switch 2's internal storage, Mario Kart World is relatively modest.

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.