Samsung 512GB MicroSD Express For Switch 2 Releases Soon, Preorders Discounted

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The officially licensed Samsung microSD Express Card remains the most popular option for Nintendo Switch 2 players who decide to upgrade their storage. The Super Mario-themed card is only available in 256GB, but Switch 2 owners will soon be able to get a Samsung card with 512GB of storage. The Samsung 512GB P9 microSD Express Card is available to preorder at Amazon for $95 (was $100) ahead of its November 4 release. You need to click the coupon box on the store page to get the $5 discount.

This is Samsung's first microSD Express that isn't licensed by Nintendo, but it has similar specs. Samsung is also launching a 256GB edition for $55, which is five bucks lower than the official card. The P9 has the lowest MSRP of any 256GB and 512GB microSD Express Cards on Amazon, but both editions cost about $10 more than Walmart's Onn brand. The Onn 512GB microSD Express is currently going for $84.77, while the 256GB model is only $46.77.

Other popular and high-performing options include the SanDisk 512GB microSD Express for $120 and the Lexar 1TB Play Pro for $200 (was $220). Lexar is the only major storage brand offering microSD Express in 1TB.

microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2

microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2

Below, we've listed every microSD Express Card from a reputable brand we could find on Amazon--though we excluded cards that are a lot pricier than average. The microSD Express market is still quite small, but the Switch 2 is the first major consumer device to use the ultra-fast storage format. The number of options has doubled multiple times over since Nintendo announced the Switch 2 requires microSD Express to expand storage.

Notable microSD Express Cards at Amazon

Notable microSD Express Cards at Walmart

Nintendo Switch 2 storage space can disappear fast

The Nintendo Switch 2 has 256GB of onboard storage. On the surface, this is a big leap forward, since it's four times larger than the Switch OLED (64GB) and eight times larger than the original Switch and Switch Lite (32GB). But the Switch 2's ability to run more graphically intensive games also means larger file sizes. For context, here are file sizes for several upcoming Switch 2 games published by Nintendo: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (44.9GB), Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (31.6GB), and Kirby Air Riders (25GB). Other examples of games that are currently out: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (20GB), Mario Kart World (22GB), Pokemon Legends: Z-A (10GB), and Donkey Kong Bananza (8.9GB).

You can save your storage space for those first-party games by grabbing physical editions, because Nintendo-published games have the full game file on the card. For third-party titles, outside of rare exceptions like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, physical games for Switch 2 are using Game-Key Cards. These are low-capacity cards that essentially serve as unlock keys to download the game from the eShop. So if you buy the physical edition of Madden NFL 26, you'll still need to download the the game's 55.3GB file from the eShop. Star Wars Outlaws, meanwhile, requires a 20.9GB download.

A bunch of recently released and upcoming Switch 2 games with Game-Key Card editions also have large file sizes, including Borderlands 4 (48.8GB), Persona 3 Reload (25.4GB), and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero (25GB). Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is currently expected to have an 87.9GB download on Switch 2, so that game alone will consume an enormous chunk of storage space.

The prevalence of Game-Key Cards and larger file sizes for AAA games in general will likely cause many Switch 2 owners to run out of storage space even faster than they did on the original Switch.

microSD Express: What is it?

The Express format is a recent advancement in the semiconductor industry that hasn't been widely adopted by manufacturers just yet. If you're wondering why Express cards seem so expensive compared to the UHS-I cards you used on the original Switch console and most devices, it all comes down to speeds. For example, the SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD Card has up to 150MB/s read speed, and the SanDisk 512GB Express Card can hit 880MB/s--it's nearly six times faster. Express cards are markedly faster than SATA SSDs; the prices make more sense with this context.

You can take a closer look at many of the microSD Express Cards from the lists in the gallery below.

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The officially licensed Samsung microSD Express Card remains the most popular option for Nintendo Switch 2 players who decide to upgrade their storage. The Super Mario-themed card is only available in 256GB, but Switch 2 owners will soon be able to get a Samsung card with 512GB of storage. The Samsung 512GB P9 microSD Express Card is available to preorder at Amazon for $95 (was $100) ahead of its November 4 release. You need to click the coupon box on the store page to get the $5 discount.

This is Samsung's first microSD Express that isn't licensed by Nintendo, but it has similar specs. Samsung is also launching a 256GB edition for $55, which is five bucks lower than the official card. The P9 has the lowest MSRP of any 256GB and 512GB microSD Express Cards on Amazon, but both editions cost about $10 more than Walmart's Onn brand. The Onn 512GB microSD Express is currently going for $84.77, while the 256GB model is only $46.77.

Other popular and high-performing options include the SanDisk 512GB microSD Express for $120 and the Lexar 1TB Play Pro for $200 (was $220). Lexar is the only major storage brand offering microSD Express in 1TB.

microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2

microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2

Below, we've listed every microSD Express Card from a reputable brand we could find on Amazon--though we excluded cards that are a lot pricier than average. The microSD Express market is still quite small, but the Switch 2 is the first major consumer device to use the ultra-fast storage format. The number of options has doubled multiple times over since Nintendo announced the Switch 2 requires microSD Express to expand storage.

Notable microSD Express Cards at Amazon

Notable microSD Express Cards at Walmart

Nintendo Switch 2 storage space can disappear fast

The Nintendo Switch 2 has 256GB of onboard storage. On the surface, this is a big leap forward, since it's four times larger than the Switch OLED (64GB) and eight times larger than the original Switch and Switch Lite (32GB). But the Switch 2's ability to run more graphically intensive games also means larger file sizes. For context, here are file sizes for several upcoming Switch 2 games published by Nintendo: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (44.9GB), Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (31.6GB), and Kirby Air Riders (25GB). Other examples of games that are currently out: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (20GB), Mario Kart World (22GB), Pokemon Legends: Z-A (10GB), and Donkey Kong Bananza (8.9GB).

You can save your storage space for those first-party games by grabbing physical editions, because Nintendo-published games have the full game file on the card. For third-party titles, outside of rare exceptions like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, physical games for Switch 2 are using Game-Key Cards. These are low-capacity cards that essentially serve as unlock keys to download the game from the eShop. So if you buy the physical edition of Madden NFL 26, you'll still need to download the the game's 55.3GB file from the eShop. Star Wars Outlaws, meanwhile, requires a 20.9GB download.

A bunch of recently released and upcoming Switch 2 games with Game-Key Card editions also have large file sizes, including Borderlands 4 (48.8GB), Persona 3 Reload (25.4GB), and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero (25GB). Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is currently expected to have an 87.9GB download on Switch 2, so that game alone will consume an enormous chunk of storage space.

The prevalence of Game-Key Cards and larger file sizes for AAA games in general will likely cause many Switch 2 owners to run out of storage space even faster than they did on the original Switch.

microSD Express: What is it?

The Express format is a recent advancement in the semiconductor industry that hasn't been widely adopted by manufacturers just yet. If you're wondering why Express cards seem so expensive compared to the UHS-I cards you used on the original Switch console and most devices, it all comes down to speeds. For example, the SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD Card has up to 150MB/s read speed, and the SanDisk 512GB Express Card can hit 880MB/s--it's nearly six times faster. Express cards are markedly faster than SATA SSDs; the prices make more sense with this context.

You can take a closer look at many of the microSD Express Cards from the lists in the gallery below.

Sign up for GameSpot's Weekly Deals Newsletter:

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The officially licensed Samsung microSD Express Card remains the most popular option for Nintendo Switch 2 players who decide to upgrade their storage. The Super Mario-themed card is only available in 256GB, but Switch 2 owners will soon be able to get a Samsung card with 512GB of storage. The Samsung 512GB P9 microSD Express Card is available to preorder at Amazon for $95 (was $100) ahead of its November 4 release. You need to click the coupon box on the store page to get the $5 discount.This is Samsung's first microSD Express that isn't licensed by Nintendo, but it has similar specs. Samsung is also launching a 256GB edition for $55, which is five bucks lower than the official card. The P9 has the lowest MSRP of any 256GB and 512GB microSD Express Cards on Amazon, but both editions cost about $10 more than Walmart's Onn brand. The Onn 512GB microSD Express is currently going for $84.77, while the 256GB model is only $46.77.Other popular and high-performing options include the SanDisk 512GB microSD Express for $120 and the Lexar 1TB Play Pro for $200 (was $220). Lexar is the only major storage brand offering microSD Express in 1TB.microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2Below, we've listed every microSD Express Card from a reputable brand we could find on Amazon--though we excluded cards that are a lot pricier than average. The microSD Express market is still quite small, but the Switch 2 is the first major consumer device to use the ultra-fast storage format. The number of options has doubled multiple times over since Nintendo announced the Switch 2 requires microSD Express to expand storage.Notable microSD Express Cards at AmazonSamsung 256GB microSD Express (Official) -- $59Samsung 512GB P9 microSD Express -- $95 ($100)Samsung 256GB P9 microSD Express -- $55Lexar 1TB Play Pro microSD Express -- $200 ($220)Lexar 512GB Play Pro microSD Express -- $105 ($120)Lexar 256GB Play Pro microSD Express -- $55 ($60)SanDisk 512GB microSD Express -- $120SanDisk 256GB microSD Express -- $70SanDisk 128GB microSD Express -- Sold outAdata 512GB Premier Extreme microSD Express -- $100 ($130)Adata 256GB Premier Extreme microSD Express -- $70 ($75)PNY 128GB microSD Express -- $40 ($45)PNY 256GB microSD Express -- $60PNY 512GB microSD Express -- $120TeamGroup 256GB Apex microSD Express -- $58TeamGroup 512GB Apex microSD Express -- $100 ($120)TeamGroup 1TB Apex microSD Express -- $210Notable microSD Express Cards at WalmartSamsung 256GB microSD Express (Nintendo Edition) -- $59Onn 256GB microSD Express -- $46.77Onn 512GB microSD Express -- $84.77TeamGroup 256GB Apex microSD Express -- $50TeamGroup 512GB Apex microSD Express -- $100 ($120)SanDisk 512GB microSD Express -- $120SanDisk 256GB microSD Express -- $72SanDisk 128GB microSD Express -- Sold outPNY 128GB microSD Express -- $40 ($45)PNY 256GB microSD Express -- $60PNY 512GB microSD Express -- $120SanDisk GamePlay 512GB microSD Express -- $98 | Sold outNintendo Switch 2 storage space can disappear fastThe Nintendo Switch 2 has 256GB of onboard storage. On the surface, this is a big leap forward, since it's four times larger than the Switch OLED (64GB) and eight times larger than the original Switch and Switch Lite (32GB). But the Switch 2's ability to run more graphically intensive games also means larger file sizes. For context, here are file sizes for several upcoming Switch 2 games published by Nintendo: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (44.9GB), Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (31.6GB), and Kirby Air Riders (25GB). Other examples of games that are currently out: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (20GB), Mario Kart World (22GB), Pokemon Legends: Z-A (10GB), and Donkey Kong Bananza (8.9GB).You can save your storage space for those first-party games by grabbing physical editions, because Nintendo-published games have the full game file on the card. For third-party titles, outside of rare exceptions like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, physical games for Switch 2 are using Game-Key Cards. These are low-capacity cards that essentially serve as unlock keys to download the game from the eShop. So if you buy the physical edition of Madden NFL 26, you'll still need to download the the game's 55.3GB file from the eShop. Star Wars Outlaws, meanwhile, requires a 20.9GB download.A bunch of recently released and upcoming Switch 2 games with Game-Key Card editions also have large file sizes, including Borderlands 4 (48.8GB), Persona 3 Reload (25.4GB), and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero (25GB). Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is currently expected to have an 87.9GB download on Switch 2, so that game alone will consume an enormous chunk of storage space.The prevalence of Game-Key Cards and larger file sizes for AAA games in general will likely cause many Switch 2 owners to run out of storage space even faster than they did on the original Switch.microSD Express: What is it?The Express format is a recent advancement in the semiconductor industry that hasn't been widely adopted by manufacturers just yet. If you're wondering why Express cards seem so expensive compared to the UHS-I cards you used on the original Switch console and most devices, it all comes down to speeds. For example, the SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD Card has up to 150MB/s read speed, and the SanDisk 512GB Express Card can hit 880MB/s--it's nearly six times faster. Express cards are markedly faster than SATA SSDs; the prices make more sense with this context.You can take a closer look at many of the microSD Express Cards from the lists in the gallery below.Sign up for GameSpot's Weekly Deals Newsletter:

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The officially licensed Samsung microSD Express Card remains the most popular option for Nintendo Switch 2 players who decide to upgrade their storage. The Super Mario-themed card is only available in 256GB, but Switch 2 owners will soon be able to get a Samsung card with 512GB of storage. The Samsung 512GB P9 microSD Express Card is available to preorder at Amazon for $95 (was $100) ahead of its November 4 release. You need to click the coupon box on the store page to get the $5 discount.

This is Samsung's first microSD Express that isn't licensed by Nintendo, but it has similar specs. Samsung is also launching a 256GB edition for $55, which is five bucks lower than the official card. The P9 has the lowest MSRP of any 256GB and 512GB microSD Express Cards on Amazon, but both editions cost about $10 more than Walmart's Onn brand. The Onn 512GB microSD Express is currently going for $84.77, while the 256GB model is only $46.77.

Other popular and high-performing options include the SanDisk 512GB microSD Express for $120 and the Lexar 1TB Play Pro for $200 (was $220). Lexar is the only major storage brand offering microSD Express in 1TB.

microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2

microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2

Below, we've listed every microSD Express Card from a reputable brand we could find on Amazon--though we excluded cards that are a lot pricier than average. The microSD Express market is still quite small, but the Switch 2 is the first major consumer device to use the ultra-fast storage format. The number of options has doubled multiple times over since Nintendo announced the Switch 2 requires microSD Express to expand storage.

Notable microSD Express Cards at Amazon

Notable microSD Express Cards at Walmart

Nintendo Switch 2 storage space can disappear fast

The Nintendo Switch 2 has 256GB of onboard storage. On the surface, this is a big leap forward, since it's four times larger than the Switch OLED (64GB) and eight times larger than the original Switch and Switch Lite (32GB). But the Switch 2's ability to run more graphically intensive games also means larger file sizes. For context, here are file sizes for several upcoming Switch 2 games published by Nintendo: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (44.9GB), Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (31.6GB), and Kirby Air Riders (25GB). Other examples of games that are currently out: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (20GB), Mario Kart World (22GB), Pokemon Legends: Z-A (10GB), and Donkey Kong Bananza (8.9GB).

You can save your storage space for those first-party games by grabbing physical editions, because Nintendo-published games have the full game file on the card. For third-party titles, outside of rare exceptions like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, physical games for Switch 2 are using Game-Key Cards. These are low-capacity cards that essentially serve as unlock keys to download the game from the eShop. So if you buy the physical edition of Madden NFL 26, you'll still need to download the the game's 55.3GB file from the eShop. Star Wars Outlaws, meanwhile, requires a 20.9GB download.

A bunch of recently released and upcoming Switch 2 games with Game-Key Card editions also have large file sizes, including Borderlands 4 (48.8GB), Persona 3 Reload (25.4GB), and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero (25GB). Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is currently expected to have an 87.9GB download on Switch 2, so that game alone will consume an enormous chunk of storage space.

The prevalence of Game-Key Cards and larger file sizes for AAA games in general will likely cause many Switch 2 owners to run out of storage space even faster than they did on the original Switch.

microSD Express: What is it?

The Express format is a recent advancement in the semiconductor industry that hasn't been widely adopted by manufacturers just yet. If you're wondering why Express cards seem so expensive compared to the UHS-I cards you used on the original Switch console and most devices, it all comes down to speeds. For example, the SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD Card has up to 150MB/s read speed, and the SanDisk 512GB Express Card can hit 880MB/s--it's nearly six times faster. Express cards are markedly faster than SATA SSDs; the prices make more sense with this context.

You can take a closer look at many of the microSD Express Cards from the lists in the gallery below.

Sign up for GameSpot's Weekly Deals Newsletter:


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The officially licensed Samsung microSD Express Card remains the most popular option for Nintendo Switch 2 players who decide to upgrade their storage. The Super Mario-themed card is only available in 256GB, but Switch 2 owners will soon be able to get a Samsung card with 512GB of storage. The Samsung 512GB P9 microSD Express Card is available to preorder at Amazon for $95 (was $100) ahead of its November 4 release. You need to click the coupon box on the store page to get the $5 discount.

This is Samsung's first microSD Express that isn't licensed by Nintendo, but it has similar specs. Samsung is also launching a 256GB edition for $55, which is five bucks lower than the official card. The P9 has the lowest MSRP of any 256GB and 512GB microSD Express Cards on Amazon, but both editions cost about $10 more than Walmart's Onn brand. The Onn 512GB microSD Express is currently going for $84.77, while the 256GB model is only $46.77.

Other popular and high-performing options include the SanDisk 512GB microSD Express for $120 and the Lexar 1TB Play Pro for $200 (was $220). Lexar is the only major storage brand offering microSD Express in 1TB.

microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2

microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2

Below, we've listed every microSD Express Card from a reputable brand we could find on Amazon--though we excluded cards that are a lot pricier than average. The microSD Express market is still quite small, but the Switch 2 is the first major consumer device to use the ultra-fast storage format. The number of options has doubled multiple times over since Nintendo announced the Switch 2 requires microSD Express to expand storage.

Notable microSD Express Cards at Amazon

Notable microSD Express Cards at Walmart

Nintendo Switch 2 storage space can disappear fast

The Nintendo Switch 2 has 256GB of onboard storage. On the surface, this is a big leap forward, since it's four times larger than the Switch OLED (64GB) and eight times larger than the original Switch and Switch Lite (32GB). But the Switch 2's ability to run more graphically intensive games also means larger file sizes. For context, here are file sizes for several upcoming Switch 2 games published by Nintendo: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (44.9GB), Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (31.6GB), and Kirby Air Riders (25GB). Other examples of games that are currently out: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (20GB), Mario Kart World (22GB), Pokemon Legends: Z-A (10GB), and Donkey Kong Bananza (8.9GB).

You can save your storage space for those first-party games by grabbing physical editions, because Nintendo-published games have the full game file on the card. For third-party titles, outside of rare exceptions like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, physical games for Switch 2 are using Game-Key Cards. These are low-capacity cards that essentially serve as unlock keys to download the game from the eShop. So if you buy the physical edition of Madden NFL 26, you'll still need to download the the game's 55.3GB file from the eShop. Star Wars Outlaws, meanwhile, requires a 20.9GB download.

A bunch of recently released and upcoming Switch 2 games with Game-Key Card editions also have large file sizes, including Borderlands 4 (48.8GB), Persona 3 Reload (25.4GB), and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero (25GB). Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is currently expected to have an 87.9GB download on Switch 2, so that game alone will consume an enormous chunk of storage space.

The prevalence of Game-Key Cards and larger file sizes for AAA games in general will likely cause many Switch 2 owners to run out of storage space even faster than they did on the original Switch.

microSD Express: What is it?

The Express format is a recent advancement in the semiconductor industry that hasn't been widely adopted by manufacturers just yet. If you're wondering why Express cards seem so expensive compared to the UHS-I cards you used on the original Switch console and most devices, it all comes down to speeds. For example, the SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD Card has up to 150MB/s read speed, and the SanDisk 512GB Express Card can hit 880MB/s--it's nearly six times faster. Express cards are markedly faster than SATA SSDs; the prices make more sense with this context.

You can take a closer look at many of the microSD Express Cards from the lists in the gallery below.

Sign up for GameSpot's Weekly Deals Newsletter:


content_text: The officially licensed Samsung microSD Express Card remains the most popular option for Nintendo Switch 2 players who decide to upgrade their storage. The Super Mario-themed card is only available in 256GB, but Switch 2 owners will soon be able to get a Samsung card with 512GB of storage. The Samsung 512GB P9 microSD Express Card is available to preorder at Amazon for $95 (was $100) ahead of its November 4 release. You need to click the coupon box on the store page to get the $5 discount.This is Samsung's first microSD Express that isn't licensed by Nintendo, but it has similar specs. Samsung is also launching a 256GB edition for $55, which is five bucks lower than the official card. The P9 has the lowest MSRP of any 256GB and 512GB microSD Express Cards on Amazon, but both editions cost about $10 more than Walmart's Onn brand. The Onn 512GB microSD Express is currently going for $84.77, while the 256GB model is only $46.77.Other popular and high-performing options include the SanDisk 512GB microSD Express for $120 and the Lexar 1TB Play Pro for $200 (was $220). Lexar is the only major storage brand offering microSD Express in 1TB.microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2Below, we've listed every microSD Express Card from a reputable brand we could find on Amazon--though we excluded cards that are a lot pricier than average. The microSD Express market is still quite small, but the Switch 2 is the first major consumer device to use the ultra-fast storage format. The number of options has doubled multiple times over since Nintendo announced the Switch 2 requires microSD Express to expand storage.Notable microSD Express Cards at AmazonSamsung 256GB microSD Express (Official) -- $59Samsung 512GB P9 microSD Express -- $95 ($100)Samsung 256GB P9 microSD Express -- $55Lexar 1TB Play Pro microSD Express -- $200 ($220)Lexar 512GB Play Pro microSD Express -- $105 ($120)Lexar 256GB Play Pro microSD Express -- $55 ($60)SanDisk 512GB microSD Express -- $120SanDisk 256GB microSD Express -- $70SanDisk 128GB microSD Express -- Sold outAdata 512GB Premier Extreme microSD Express -- $100 ($130)Adata 256GB Premier Extreme microSD Express -- $70 ($75)PNY 128GB microSD Express -- $40 ($45)PNY 256GB microSD Express -- $60PNY 512GB microSD Express -- $120TeamGroup 256GB Apex microSD Express -- $58TeamGroup 512GB Apex microSD Express -- $100 ($120)TeamGroup 1TB Apex microSD Express -- $210Notable microSD Express Cards at WalmartSamsung 256GB microSD Express (Nintendo Edition) -- $59Onn 256GB microSD Express -- $46.77Onn 512GB microSD Express -- $84.77TeamGroup 256GB Apex microSD Express -- $50TeamGroup 512GB Apex microSD Express -- $100 ($120)SanDisk 512GB microSD Express -- $120SanDisk 256GB microSD Express -- $72SanDisk 128GB microSD Express -- Sold outPNY 128GB microSD Express -- $40 ($45)PNY 256GB microSD Express -- $60PNY 512GB microSD Express -- $120SanDisk GamePlay 512GB microSD Express -- $98 | Sold outNintendo Switch 2 storage space can disappear fastThe Nintendo Switch 2 has 256GB of onboard storage. On the surface, this is a big leap forward, since it's four times larger than the Switch OLED (64GB) and eight times larger than the original Switch and Switch Lite (32GB). But the Switch 2's ability to run more graphically intensive games also means larger file sizes. For context, here are file sizes for several upcoming Switch 2 games published by Nintendo: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (44.9GB), Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (31.6GB), and Kirby Air Riders (25GB). Other examples of games that are currently out: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (20GB), Mario Kart World (22GB), Pokemon Legends: Z-A (10GB), and Donkey Kong Bananza (8.9GB).You can save your storage space for those first-party games by grabbing physical editions, because Nintendo-published games have the full game file on the card. For third-party titles, outside of rare exceptions like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, physical games for Switch 2 are using Game-Key Cards. These are low-capacity cards that essentially serve as unlock keys to download the game from the eShop. So if you buy the physical edition of Madden NFL 26, you'll still need to download the the game's 55.3GB file from the eShop. Star Wars Outlaws, meanwhile, requires a 20.9GB download.A bunch of recently released and upcoming Switch 2 games with Game-Key Card editions also have large file sizes, including Borderlands 4 (48.8GB), Persona 3 Reload (25.4GB), and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero (25GB). Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is currently expected to have an 87.9GB download on Switch 2, so that game alone will consume an enormous chunk of storage space.The prevalence of Game-Key Cards and larger file sizes for AAA games in general will likely cause many Switch 2 owners to run out of storage space even faster than they did on the original Switch.microSD Express: What is it?The Express format is a recent advancement in the semiconductor industry that hasn't been widely adopted by manufacturers just yet. If you're wondering why Express cards seem so expensive compared to the UHS-I cards you used on the original Switch console and most devices, it all comes down to speeds. For example, the SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD Card has up to 150MB/s read speed, and the SanDisk 512GB Express Card can hit 880MB/s--it's nearly six times faster. Express cards are markedly faster than SATA SSDs; the prices make more sense with this context.You can take a closer look at many of the microSD Express Cards from the lists in the gallery below.Sign up for GameSpot's Weekly Deals Newsletter:
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