{
  "id": 15209585,
  "title": "Sandisk’s 512GB Switch 2-ready microSD Express card is a steal for $98 during sale — rare tech deal arrives to beat the storage shortage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/sandisks-512gb-switch-2-ready-microsd-express-card-is-a-steal-for-98",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T13:39:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/sandisks-512gb-switch-2-ready-microsd-express-card-is-a-steal-for-usd98-during-sale-rare-tech-deal-arrives-to-beat-the-storage-shortage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The SanDisk 512GB GamePlay microSD Express card is now available for $98 at Walmart, a significant discount from its regular price of over $120. This deal is especially timely given the ongoing DRAM and NAND memory crisis, which has made finding good storage deals challenging.\n\nDesigned specifically for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, the GamePlay microSD Express card features a PCIe interface and NVMe protocol. This allows for impressive read speeds of up to 880 MB/s, write speeds of up to 650 MB/s, and sustained writes of 220 MB/s. These speeds far exceed those of traditional microSD cards, making it a powerful option for the Switch 2.\n\nNotably, the card is officially licensed for the Nintendo Switch 2. Unlike older microSD cards, this card can be used to store and play games, thanks to its PCIe interface and compatibility with the Switch 2's NVMe protocol.\n\nSanDisk has also built the card to withstand harsh conditions. It features protection against water, extreme temperatures, humidity, drops, shocks, magnets, X-rays, and wear and tear. The card's design includes a ThermAdapt feature, which uses dynamic adaptive thermal management to prevent overheating.\n\nThe 512GB capacity of this card should provide ample space for additional titles, game updates, and downloadable content on the Nintendo Switch 2. This makes it an excellent choice for owners who are running low on storage. For those who prefer digital games, this upgrade is particularly valuable, as it ensures there will be enough space for new games and content without the need to frequently delete older titles.",
  "summary": "Nintendo Switch 2 owners looking to download more games can take advantage of this deal on SanDisk’s officially licensed microSD Express card, which supports read speeds of up to 880 MB/s and offers 512GB of capacity.",
  "key_points": [
    "SanDisk 512GB microSD Express card priced at $98 at Walmart",
    "Card features PCIe interface and NVMe protocol for high speeds",
    "Designed specifically for upcoming Nintendo Switch 2"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}