ICYMI: SanDisk Is Now Selling A 1TB MicroSD Express Card For Switch 2
SanDisk has unveiled a 1TB microSD Express card aimed at Nintendo Switch 2 owners who need more game storage. Its launch matters because larger modern games are increasing pressure on the console’s built-in capacity, but the card’s high price is likely to limit its appeal.
The card was shown at Gamescom and is already available in selected markets, including the US, with a recommended price of $429, reduced to $359 in a current sale. Switch 2 includes 256GB of internal storage and supports microSD Express cards up to 2TB, while older non-Express Switch cards are incompatible; competing 1TB options from brands such as Lexar appear substantially cheaper in some regions.
- SanDisk’s 1TB Switch 2 storage card costs up to $429.
- Switch 2 supports microSD Express cards up to 2TB.
- Cheaper 1TB rival cards are already available.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is a games console that stores downloaded games and other data in built-in memory, with the option to add more space using a memory card. Its internal storage is 256GB, and it accepts the newer microSD Express format, with support for cards up to 2TB.
MicroSD Express cards are designed to transfer data faster than older microSD cards, but cards made for the original Switch are not compatible with Switch 2. SanDisk is one of several companies selling memory cards, and prices can vary widely between brands and regions. Extra storage may help players keep more games on the console, though high prices can make the largest cards a costly choice.
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The case for
A 1TB card offers Switch 2 owners substantial extra space for a growing library of large games, while reducing the need to delete and redownload titles. Buyers may value the convenience and SanDisk’s established brand, and the sale price makes the option less costly than its recommended price.
The case against
At $359 on sale, the card is a costly way to expand storage, particularly when cheaper 1TB alternatives are available and the console supports cards up to 2TB. Owners can manage space by deleting and redownloading games, so many may reasonably prefer to wait for prices to fall or choose a less expensive compatible card.