If you're gearing up for the Nintendo Switch 2 or simply in need of 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 and has been discounted to $89.92 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-gen console will only support MicroSD Express for expandable storage. This means your older cards from the original Switch won't work, 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 cards is all about speed. These cards use the same PCIe interface as the high-speed NVMe SSDs in modern gaming PCs, allowing the Lexar Play PRO to achieve read speeds of up to 985MB/s—nearly ten times faster than the UHS-I cards in the current Switch. This speed translates to quicker load times and ensures that the performance of larger, more demanding games isn't hindered by slower storage.

At 512GB, the Lexar card offers a perfect balance between storage capacity and price. With some Switch 2 games exceeding 20GB, the console's internal 256GB storage won't last long. While a 1TB Express card costs nearly $200, this 512GB option seems to be the ideal choice—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 selling out quickly after the Switch 2 announcement. If you plan to get the new console at launch, now is the time to secure one of these cards before they're gone again. Speed is non-negotiable for the next generation of portable gaming, and currently, this Lexar deal offers the fastest and most affordable way to prepare.

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

The largest file size is Mario Kart World at 23.4 GB, which takes up about 10% of the Switch 2’s internal storage. In comparison, Cyberpunk 2077 is significantly larger at 64 GB, consuming around 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 we'll notify you the moment any listings go live. Follow IGN Deals on Twitter/X or Bluesky to stay updated on Nintendo Switch 2 console, game, and accessory preorders.