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These Switch 2-compatible microSD Express cards are cheaper than ever for Black FridaySanDisk, Lexar and PNR cards have all been discounted.
Lawrence BonkContributing ReporterUpdatedSun, November 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM UTCAdd Engadget on GoogleThe SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card for the Switch 2 is down to $60 via Amazon, which is a record-low price. This model is also available in storage sizes of 128GB and 512GB.
This particular model easily made our list of the best microSD cards for the Nintendo Switch 2. It even made our list of the best Switch 2 accessories. It just gets the job done. We loved the speed on offer here. It was the fastest of all the cards we tested when transferring games and loading games.
SanDisk
SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card
$60$68Save $8This is a record-low price.
$60 at AmazonWe also found that it performed admirably at just about every test we threw at it. The card was always consistently right near the top, thanks to outstanding sequential read and write performance. This was backed up by benchmark testing with PC tools like CrystalDiskMark.
AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Switch 2 only works with SD Express cards, so this covers that. Luckily, this card isn't just for Nintendo's latest console. It'll work with just about everything, if you ever find it outstays its usefulness as a storage container for Mario and friends. Elsewhere when it comes to microSD Express cards on sale: PNY's 256GB card is down to $50, as is Lexar's Play Pro 256GB card.
PNY microSD Express card 256GB
$50$60Save $10See at AmazonLexar 256GB Play PRO microSD Express Card
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