Samsung's 512GB MicroSD Express for Switch 2 is just $75 at Amazon on Black Friday
Blog Andrew Joseph 20 Nov , 2025 0
Samsung New microSD Express card discounted from Amazon Black Friday Sale 2025. Nintendo Switch 2 owners can purchase Samsung 512GB P9 microSD Express Card At just $75 (originally $100), it's the lowest price we've seen on Amazon all year for the 512GB model. this 256GB P9 On sale for $47.49 (originally $55).
Samsung launched the P9 microSD Express earlier this month, so we were surprised to see the 512GB model at such a deep discount. If you're interested in expanding your Switch 2 storage capacity, you probably shouldn't wait too long. This is one of the only Black Friday deals on microSD Express cards (at least so far).
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popular Lexar Play Pro microSD Express It's also featured in Amazon's Black Friday sale, but unfortunately the 1TB version is still on sale for $200. The price reduction is for the 512GB and 256GB capacities. this 512GB for $99.49 (originally $120),and 256GB down to $49.49 (originally $60).
Best microSD Express Cards on Amazon
Below, we have listed Every microSD Express card comes from a reputable brand We can find it on Amazon – although we excluded a lot of More expensive than average. The Switch 2 is the first major consumer device to use an ultra-fast storage format, so it's understandable that the market is limited. That said, the number of options has doubled since Nintendo announced that the Switch 2 would require microSD Express for storage expansion.
Best microSD Express Cards at Walmart
Walmart has a smaller selection, but you should also check out its three exclusive microSD Express cards. The retailer’s in-house technology brand generally With the most affordable 256GB and 512GB cards. this ON 512GB microSD Express Currently priced at $84.77, while 256GB model Only $46.77. Onn has been kicked off for the first time as the Samsung P9 512GB sale goes live on Amazon. Walmart recently restocked its exclusive products SanDisk GamePlay 512GB microSD Express $98.
Nintendo Switch 2 storage may be disappearing fast
Nintendo Switch 2 has 256GB of onboard storage. On paper, this is a huge leap, as it's four times larger than the Switch OLED (64GB) and eight times larger than the original Switch and Switch Lite (32GB). But the Switch 2's ability to run more graphics-intensive games also means larger file sizes. For context, here are the file sizes of some current and upcoming Switch 2 games released by Nintendo: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Captivity (43.4GB), “Metroid 4: Beyond” (31.6GB), Kirby Sky Knight (21.7GB), The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (20GB), mario kart world (21.9GB), Pokemon Legends: ZA (10GB), Great Vajra Bananza (8.9GB).
You can save storage space on these first-party games by getting physical copies, as all of the games listed above have full data files on the card. This is true of every game Nintendo has released on Switch 2 so far, but Pokemon Togepia Will be a game key card. We'll just have to wait and see if this is an anomaly. For third-party games, with very few exceptions, e.g. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and Rune Factory: Guardian of the Eastphysical games on Switch 2 use game key fobs. These are low-capacity cards that essentially serve as unlock keys for downloading games from the eShop. So if you buy the physical version Madden NFL 26you still need to download the game's 57.1GB file from the eShop. Other sports competitions are even bigger: NBA 2K26 It is 69.7GB, EA Sports FC 26 It is 71.6GB. Outside of sports: Persona 3 Reloaded is 21.7GB, and star wars desperadoes It is 19.4GB.
Looking ahead to next year: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade The download size on the Switch 2 is currently expected to be 87.9GB, so the game alone will consume a lot of storage space. at the same time, Monster Hunter Story 3: Twisted Reflection and Resident Evil Requiem Both are estimated to be just under 30GB.
The prevalence of game key fobs and the larger file sizes of AAA games may cause many Switch 2 users to run out of storage space even faster than the original Switch.
microSD Express: What is it?
The Express format is the latest advancement in the semiconductor industry, but it has yet to be widely adopted by manufacturers. If you're wondering why Express cards seem so expensive compared to the UHS-I cards you used on the original Switch console and most devices, it all comes down to speed. For example, the SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSD card has read speeds of up to 150MB/s, and the SanDisk 512GB Express card has read speeds of up to 880MB/s, which is almost six times faster. Express cards are significantly faster than SATA SSDs; in this context, the price makes more sense.
You can take a closer look at a number of microSD Express cards from the list in the gallery below.
$59
- read: 800MB/sec
- Write: 400MB/sec
Samsung's officially authorized model adopts Mario red color scheme and M logo. Not surprisingly, it's the most popular microSD Express card on the Switch 2 so far. Samsung and SanDisk are widely considered to be the top brands for microSD cards. Since SanDisk's Nintendo-licensed cards aren't yet available, Samsung is the only “official” option.
Samsung's microSD Express sells for $60, which is much more affordable than the more expensive microSD Express. Nintendo themed SanDisk card Works with original Switch.
We include the read/write speeds of each card in this list. Read speeds range from 800-900MB/s, but high You're unlikely to notice the difference between the Samsung's 800MB/s read speed and the Lexar's 900MB/s speed.
The Nintendo-authorized Samsung card has the slowest write speeds on this list. On the surface, this sounds bad, but it actually shows what is important and what is not. If the officially licensed card write speed is 400MB/s, this may mean the Switch 2 won't benefit from the higher speeds.
256GB / 512GB — Black Friday Deals
- read: 800MB/sec
- Write: 330MB/sec
As of November 4, the Samsung P9 microSD Express card is available in 256GB and 512GB capacities. The 512GB model typically retails for $100, which is less than many competitors. The 256GB version is usually $5 cheaper than the official Samsung Switch 2 licensed card. The P9 matches the official card's 800MB/s read speed, but has a maximum write speed of 330MB/s, which is a bit slower than the Mario-themed card.
1TB / 512GB / 256GB — Black Friday Deals
- read: 900MB/sec
- Write: 600MB/sec
The Lexar Play Pro is the only 1TB model of a microSD Express card from a major brand, but it typically sells for $200 to $220.
In addition to Samsung's official authorized cards, Play Pro is the most popular microSD Express on Amazon. Unlike most of the cards in this roundup, the Play Pro was released before the Switch 2 console was released. If you want to add 1TB of capacity to your Switch 2, the Lexar Play Pro is the best option.
512GB/256GB/128GB
- 128GB
- Read: 880MB/sec
- Write: 480MB/sec
- Continuous writing: 100MB/s
- 256GB
- Read: 880MB/sec
- Write: 650MB/sec
- Continuous writing: 210MB/s
- 512GB
- Read: 880MB/sec
- Write: 650MB/sec
- Continuous writing: 220MB/s
SanDisk's microSD Express cards are available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB models. All three capacities offer read speeds of 880MB/s, but as shown above, write speeds and sustained write speeds differ significantly when moving from 128GB to 256GB. The 512GB version has slightly faster sustained write speeds.
At $120, SanDisk's 512GB model is more expensive than some other solid options, but if you want to choose the brand with the best track record, the 512GB card is the way to go. There are plenty of great options in the 256GB category, and it's highly recommended that you pay full price – especially if an officially authorized Samsung card is present. The 128GB model retails for $60, so we wouldn't pick this one up unless it's marked down significantly.
SanDisk will release a Nintendo-licensed microSD Express card with a Mario red color scheme and logo, but a release date has yet to be announced. What we do know is that the licensed version is the same card, but with a different look – just like in the case of SanDisk Gameplay.
512GB/256GB – Walmart Exclusive
- read: 800MB/sec
- Write: 600MB/sec
Walmart-owned tech brand Onn is known for its low prices, and the same goes for its microSD Express cards. This was especially true in the first few months after the Switch 2 launched, with Walmart selling the 256GB card for $35.77 and the 512GB model for $65.77.
The price increased about a month ago, but $46.77 is still the lowest in the 256GB category. Even with the price increase of $19 to $84.77, the 512GB Onn card is generally cheaper than the competition.
Interestingly, I've been using the 512GB model since launch and haven't had any issues.
Walmart says the cards are “waterproof, shockproof, temperature-resistant, and antimagnetic.” Your purchase includes a one-year limited warranty.
$98 | Walmart Exclusive
- read: 880MB/sec
- Write: 650MB/sec
- Keep writing: 220MB/sec
In addition to offering its own technology-branded microSD Express cards, Walmart is the only retailer selling SanDisk Gameplay microSD Express. If you pick up one of these 512GB cards at Walmart for $78, you're getting serious money.
From a technical and performance perspective, the SanDisk Gameplay is identical to SanDisk's regular microSD Express. In terms of price, they are completely different. The SanDisk Gameplay is originally priced at $78, which is $42 less than the SanDisk 512GB microSD Express. The latter still sells for $120 today.
But like its Onn-branded cards, Walmart raised the price to $98 a few months after launch. The card was sold out throughout October, but is back in stock starting on November 4th.
1TB/512GB/256GB/128GB
- read: 800MB/sec
- Write: 500MB/sec
TeamGroup is a well-known cheap manufacturer of microSD cards. Apex is Team Group's first card to use Express technology. TeamGroup's prices are usually significantly lower than those of its competitors, but that hasn't been the case with Apex yet.
512GB/256GB/128GB
- read: 890MB/sec
- Write: 550MB/sec
Popular budget tech brand PNY has 128GB, 256GB and 512GB microSD Express cards.
1TB/512GB/256GB
- read: 800MB/sec
- Write: 700MB/sec
GameStop also sells branded microSD Express cards. It's unclear which manufacturer made the card, and there aren't any customer reviews on GameStop's store page. It doesn't make much sense to buy a 256GB or 512GB model from GameStop when you can buy a 256GB or 512GB model from a reputable brand for the same or less price.
GameStop is one of the few brands to offer a 1TB model, with an MSRP starting at $190. However, if you're planning to spend that much money on microSD Express, buying the Lexar Play Pro 1TB is a safer bet.
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