Samsung’s Switch 2-ready MicroSD Express card is on sale for less than $50
Running out of space on your Nintendo Switch 2? Thankfully, Samsung’s P9 MicroSD Express card is discounted at multiple retailers, with the 256GB version going for $47.99 (Amazon, B&H Photo) and the 512GB version $99 (Amazon, B&H Photo). The smaller card typically sells for around $80, and the larger option usually sells between $150 and […]
Nintendo Switch 2 owners facing storage issues may find relief in Samsung's discounted P9 MicroSD Express card. The 256GB version is available for $47.99 on Amazon and B&H Photo, while the 512GB option is priced at $99 on both platforms. This card offers sequential read speeds of up to 800MB/s, but only devices equipped with a microSD Express card slot can utilize this speed.
Notably, the card's higher price compared to its launch price is likely due to the ongoing memory shortage. The P9 is particularly beneficial for gamers, as first-party Switch 2 games typically range from 10 to 30 gigabytes each, with the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake being 27GB. Third-party games can consume even more space, such as Cyberpunk 2077 at 60GB.
While the Nintendo Switch 2 was once a device that could take advantage of the faster MicroSD Express standard, the Asus ROG Ally X20, released this year, also supports MicroSD Express. This versatile gaming handheld, running Windows 11, offers functionality that's difficult to find elsewhere.
Written by urgent.news from The Verge's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
