If you're gearing up for the Nintendo Switch 2 or simply seeking a fast, future-proof memory card, you'll want to take note of this deal. The Lexar 512GB Play PRO MicroSD Express Card is back in stock and available on Amazon for $89.92, down from its regular price of $99.99.

This card is one of the few MicroSD Express options available in larger capacities and is officially compatible with the upcoming Switch 2. This is crucial because 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.

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4$99.99 save 10%$89.92 at AmazonThe shift to MicroSD Express is all about speed. These cards utilize the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs found in modern gaming PCs. The Lexar Play PRO can achieve read speeds up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards used in the current Switch. This means faster load times and ensures that you won't bottleneck performance when loading larger, more demanding games from your expansion card.

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

Availability has been inconsistent, with many MicroSD Express cards selling out quickly after 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 unavailable again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable consoles, and this Lexar deal offers the fastest and most affordable way to prepare.

Nintendo has revealed some file sizes for 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, the 256GB of internal storage seems like a significant upgrade.

The largest file size is Mario Kart World at 23.4GB, which takes up about 10% of the Switch 2's total internal storage. In comparison, Cyberpunk 2077 weighs in at 64GB, occupying 25% of the Switch 2's internal storage.

• 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

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