GamesRadar+ reports that microSD Express cards for Nintendo’s Switch 2 are also being affected by high gaming-storage prices. This matters because the console requires the newer card standard for expandable storage, potentially adding a significant cost for players who need more space for digital games.

The article frames the price increases as part of a wider storage-market squeeze rather than an issue unique to Nintendo. It notes that buyers cannot rely on older, cheaper microSD cards for Switch 2 expansion, leaving them dependent on the relatively new and more expensive microSD Express format.