Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Express Cards are already up for grabs

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The 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Nintendo Switch 2 doesn't launch until June 5, but you can already pick up some compatible microSD Express cards for all your Switch 2 game installs, screenshots, and game captures. Right now, brands like Lexar and SanDisk have their own compatible express microSD cards available from - no pre-order invites required.

With the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best Nintendo Switch SD cards not compatible with the upcoming handheld, these new express cards are mandatory if you want more storage for your Switch 2. You can technically use an older microSD card for the upcoming handheld, but only if you want to move across some of your favorite sc🦩reenshots and game captureꦿs from your older game library.

In the US, the official Switch 2 microSD Express Cards are currently reserved for those with 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders through the Nintendo website. Fortunately for those in the UK, the official Mario-branded microSD Express cards are available to pre-order for and other retailers. Those in the US who aren't lucky enoug💛h to qualify for the official express cards also have other options, and we've gathered them all below.

Where to get a MicroSD Express Card in the US

Amazon US doesn't yet have any listings for the official card; however, if you can spare a little more cash, you can avoid the wait and grab the SanDisk Express cards right now so you're prepared ahead of the Switch 2 launch in June. Lexar's Express Cards are currently out of stock, but I'll update this page as soon as that changes.

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As I briefly mentioned earlier, the officially licenced Samsung Switch 2 MicroSD Express card is available through the US Nintendo Store, however, pre-orders are exclusive to those who received invites for the console itself. With US Switch 2 pre-orders delayed, right now, the offic🍷ial card is listed as "releases June 5", but I'll update this page as soon as that changes.

GameStop has some of the best variety for MicroSD Express Cards, which includes a 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB variants currently available pre-order through the US site.



Right now, the officially licenced Samsung 156GB microSD Express Card is listed at Walmart, however, it states it "Just Announced! Coming soon" and there's no way to currently pre-order the card. If that changes, I'll be sure to update this page, but for those who prefer to shop at the retailer can still pick up the SanDisk 256GB alternative - you just have to do without the Mario-branding.

Where to get a MicroSD Express Card in the UK

Right now, the UK Nintendo Store has both the Samsung and SanDisk 256GB licenced microSD Express Cards available for £49.99, but they're only available to those who qualified for pre-orders through the site. Clicking on either card will take you to a 'waiting room' and requires you to enter your email associated with your official Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invite to grab your own.

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Both the officially licensed SanDisk and Samsung cards are available to pre-order through the UK retailer, but only the SamDisk version is currently still in stock.


Just like Argos, ShopTo has both officially licenced microSD Express cards available to pre-order for the Switch 2. Better yet, they're both 5p cheaper than the $49.99 MSRP, which is the tintiest of savings but any saving is worth it if you're planning on grabbing other Switch 2 accessories.


UK Nintendo fans have a lot of options when it comes to microSD Express Cards, with TheGameCollection also having pre-orders available for both the SanDisk and Samsung 256GB licenced cards.


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