Nintendo Switch 2 Gamers Can Now Expand Storage with Affordable 512 GB microSD Express Cards

Nintendo Switch 2 owners seeking more space for games may soon find relief. A new 512 GB microSD Express card from PNY, priced at $99.99, is set to hit Amazon later this week, offering an accessible solution to expanding storage without breaking the bank.

The arrival of this card is especially timely given that the Switch 2 ship with 256 GB of internal storage, meaning the new microSD Express option will triple the system’s capacity in one simple upgrade.

Powered by PCIe Gen 3×1 technology, these new-format cards boast blazing speeds of up to 890 MB/s for reading and 810 MB/s for writing. For comparison, the original Switch used standard microSD cards with read speeds limited to around 100 MB/s, highlighting just how dramatic the leap in performance is.

Other 512 GB microSD Express options are already available at select retailers, such as Walmart, including a SanDisk Gameplay version at $78 (exclusive to Walmart), and a budget-friendly Onn model at $65.77, both considerably cheaper than traditional licensed variants. These alternatives cater to price-conscious gamers looking to maximize storage without compromising performance.

Given the Nintendo Switch 2’s compatibility exclusively with microSD Express cards for game storage, standard microSD cards only work for media files, those looking to maintain a growing digital library will find the new PNY offering particularly appealing. With its sub-$100 price tag, it’s a notable step towards more affordable, high-speed storage for the latest handheld.