Switch 2: MicroSD Express Boost Imminent
- The Nintendo Switch 2, revealed in April, will use the new MicroSD Express card for storage.
- Currently, only a few companies manufacture MicroSD Express cards, including Lexar, SanDisk, Samsung and Walmart's Onn brand.
- Even with the arrival of the Switch 2, storage size could be a looming issue for gamers.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to revolutionize storage with MicroSD Express cards,boasting notable read and write speeds. These cards are essential for gamers, as the console’s built-in 256 GB might quickly fill with demanding third-party titles.Currently,options are limited to brands like Lexar and Samsung,but with more manufacturers entering the market,expect to see prices drop. As an exmaple, a 1 TB MicroSD Express card can cost around $200. Are you a gamer that needs some extra space for your Switch 2? News Directory 3 is the go-to source to stay up-to-date on trends. Discover what’s next …
The Nintendo Switch 2, revealed in April, will use the new MicroSD Express card for storage. These cards boast read speeds up to 800 MB/s adn write speeds of 700 MB/s.
Currently, only a few companies manufacture MicroSD Express cards, including Lexar, SanDisk, Samsung and Walmart’s Onn brand. TeamGroup recently announced it, too, will offer microsd Express cards in 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB versions, but has not yet announced pricing or availability.
Even with the arrival of the Switch 2, storage size could be a looming issue for gamers. More companies producing MicroSD Express cards may drive prices down.
The Switch 2 storage problem
While the Switch 2 has 256 GB of built-in storage, that may not be enough for larger third-party games.
Just four games could fill the console’s storage: Split fiction (69 GB), Cyberpunk 2077 (59 GB), Hitman World of Assassination: Signature Edition (59 GB), and Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut (53 GB). Games coming later this year, such as Madden NFL 26, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Borderlands 4, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Integrade and Star Wars Outlaws, are expected to have similar or larger file sizes.
Nintendo’s games appear to require less space. Mario Kart World is about 22 GB, and Donkey Kong Bananza is 8.5 GB.
Switch 2 owners may need to purchase a MicroSD Express card. Doubling the Switch 2 storage with a card from Lexar, SanDisk, or Samsung costs $70 to $75, while a 1 TB card is about $200. Walmart’s Onn brand is about half the price. Reddit users have reported that Onn cards are rebranded Lexar cards.