Additional MicroSD Express cards are incoming to tackle the prime concern of the impending Switch 2.
The wait for the Nintendo Switch 2 is finally over, and with it comes a new generation of gaming, as well as a new standard for storage: the microSD Express card. This modern storage solution offers significant improvements over traditional microSD cards, with read speeds of up to 800 MB/s and write speeds of 700 MB/s, thanks to PCIe and NVMe technology.
The Nintendo Switch 2 exclusively supports microSD Express cards, and while officially licensed options by Nintendo (Samsung and SanDisk) are available, they currently max out at 256GB. If you're looking for larger capacities, brands like Onn and Lexar offer sizes up to 512GB and even 1TB, which might be preferable for future-proofing your storage needs.
Pricing for microSD Express cards compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 starts at around $35 for budget models (256GB), with larger capacity cards (512GB) priced at approximately $66. However, keep in mind that high-capacity options from Lexar, SanDisk, or Samsung can cost around $200.
Availability is generally good, but due to high demand, some sizes and models may sell out quickly. Key retailers such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and GameStop stock these cards regularly, making it easier for consumers to get their hands on them.
The Nintendo Switch 2, priced at $449, is now available for purchase at Best Buy, and a bundle including a Nintendo Switch 2 Console, a full game download of Mario Kart World, and various accessories is also available for $499.
Four launch titles—Split Fiction, Cyberpunk 2077, Hitman World of Assassination: Signature Edition, and Yakuza 0 Director's Cut—would fill up the built-in storage, making the addition of a microSD Express card an essential upgrade for gamers.
With the announcement of TeamGroup as the latest company to offer MicroSD Express cards, the availability of more companies in the market can help drive down the price for console owners, making it an exciting time for Nintendo Switch 2 users looking to expand their storage options.
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- The Nintendo Switch 2, now available for purchase, supports microSD Express cards as a new standard for storage, offering faster read and write speeds compared to traditional microSD cards, thanks to PCIe and NVMe technology.
- Gaming enthusiasts looking to expand their storage options for the Nintendo Switch 2 should consider purchasing microSD Express cards, as the built-in storage can be quickly filled by launch titles such as Split Fiction, Cyberpunk 2077, Hitman World of Assassination: Signature Edition, and Yakuza 0 Director's Cut.
- Pricing for microSD Express cards compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 ranges from around $35 for budget models (256GB) to approximately $200 for high-capacity options from brands like SanDisk, Lexar, or Samsung. Intermediate capacities (512GB) are priced at around $66.
- Key retailers such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and GameStop stock microSD Express cards regularly, making it easier for consumers to secure the storage upgrade they need for their Nintendo Switch 2 gadget.
