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Samsung’s Switch 2-ready MicroSD Express card is on sale for less than $50

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Samsung's P9 microSD Express memory card is on sale at several stores. It is a good way to add storage to a Nintendo Switch 2.

A memory card deal for Switch 2 owners

Samsung's P9 microSD Express card is discounted at more than one retailer. The 256GB version costs $47.99 at Amazon and B&H Photo. The 512GB version costs $99 at the same stores. The card is meant for owners who are running out of space on their Nintendo Switch 2.

Key numbers

  • 256GB card: $47.99 on sale, usually about $80.
  • 512GB card: $99 on sale, usually between $150 and $200.
  • Read speed of up to 800MB/s (megabytes per second).
  • First-party Switch 2 games often take 10 to 30GB each. The Zelda Ocarina of Time remake is 27GB.
  • Cyberpunk 2077 takes up 60GB.

Why storage matters

Big games take up a lot of space. The Switch 2 was one of the few devices that could use the faster microSD Express standard. Now the Asus ROG Ally X20 also supports it. Only devices with a microSD Express slot can reach the top speeds. Other gadgets, such as some cameras, tablets, and drones, use the older microSD UHS-I slot.

Why it matters

Prices are higher than the original launch prices. The article says this is likely because of a memory shortage. So a sale is a good time to buy if you need more space. Check that your device has a microSD Express slot if you want the fastest speeds.

What to watch

  • Whether these sale prices last at Amazon and B&H Photo.
  • Whether the memory shortage keeps card prices high.
  • More devices adding microSD Express support, like the Asus ROG Ally X20.

Glossary

microSD Express
A fast type of small memory card. Only devices with a matching slot can use its top speeds.
Nintendo Switch 2
A handheld and home video game console made by Nintendo.
Samsung
A large electronics company that makes phones, memory cards, and other devices.
Asus ROG Ally X20
A powerful handheld gaming device that runs Windows 11.

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