{
  "id": 9173611,
  "title": "Beat the Switch 2 storage crisis with this $99 512GB microSD Express card",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/beat-the-switch-2-storage-crisis-with-this-99-512gb-microsd-express",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-22T18:18:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Hardware",
    "slug": "tom-s-hardware",
    "url": "https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/microsd-cards/beat-the-switch-2-storage-crisis-with-this-usd99-512gb-microsd-express-card-amazon-deal-slashes-33-percent-off-high-performance-samsung-p9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The flash shortage has caused prices to skyrocket for nearly all consumer storage devices. However, for a limited time, Nintendo Switch 2 users have a rare opportunity to purchase a high-performance Samsung P9 512GB microSD Express card at a discounted price of $99.99, which is its original MSRP before the shortage began. Amazon is currently offering a $50 checkout discount, making this deal even more attractive as the microSD Express card typically retails for $149.99.\n\nThe Samsung P9 512GB card boasts impressive read speeds of up to 800 MB/s, ensuring that games on the Switch 2 load quickly and gameplay remains smooth. While the exact write speed is not explicitly stated, microSD Express cards in the 512GB class generally offer sustained write speeds of up to 300 MB/s, providing ample storage space for large games and updates with minimal waiting time. In normal usage, the Switch 2 reads more data than it writes, making high read speeds particularly beneficial.\n\nAt $99.99, the Samsung P9 512GB card is currently the lowest price it has reached in the past three months, even lower than Samsung's own listed price of $199.99. This remarkable deal is a rare occurrence due to the ongoing flash shortage. Investing in this microSD Express card is a smart choice for Switch 2 owners looking to expand their storage capacity or prepare for the release of upcoming AAA titles. With a price of 20 cents per GB, this is the lowest price available at the moment, making it a highly recommended purchase before it becomes unavailable.",
  "summary": "Amazon has slashed 33% off the price of the Samsung P9 microSD Express card for the Nintendo Switch 2, bringing it down to $99.99.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nintendo Switch 2 owners can buy Samsung P9 512GB microSD Express card for $99.99",
    "Card offers 800 MB/s read speeds, 300 MB/s write speeds",
    "Price is lowest in 3 months, best deal currently available"
  ],
  "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."
}