# Just as I had feared, Switch 2 SD cards have not been spared from the current gaming storage pricing hellscape

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/just-as-i-had-feared-switch-2-sd-cards-have-not-been-spared-from-the-current-gaming-storage-pricing-hellscape/
- Published: 2026-07-31T16:08:10+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-01T02:38:22+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/accessories/just-as-i-had-feared-switch-2-sd-cards-have-not-been-spared-from-the-current-gaming-storage-pricing-hellscape/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Switch 2 storage cards remain comparatively expensive.
- The console requires microSD Express cards for expansion.
- Rising storage prices increase the cost of digital gaming.

## Summary

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.

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