Introduction to Lexar’s New MicroSD Express Card

Lexar has announced the world’s first microSD Express card, specifically designed for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. This new card is available in three storage capacity options: 1TB, 512GB, and 256GB, priced at $199.99, $99.99, and $49.99 respectively.

Compatibility with Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 will only support microSD Express cards, making Lexar’s new Play Pro microSDXC Express Card a necessary accessory for gamers. The card offers read speeds of up to 900MB/s and write speeds of up to 600MB/s, providing fast data transfer and storage.

Availability and Alternative Options

Although the cards are already selling out quickly, buyers can expect to wait until they are restocked. Alternatively, GameStop has also introduced a 1TB microSD Express card, alongside 512GB and 256GB options, all of which are compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. However, these cards will not ship until June, coinciding with the release of the new console.

Purchase Information

For those interested in purchasing the Lexar Play Pro microSDXC Express Card, it is available on [Amazon](https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&contentUuid=988421bc-816d-4889-a408-ed8aa383aa56&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Amazon&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwRFlCOVROQjQ_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOTg4NDIxYmMtODE2ZC00ODg5LWE0MDgtZWQ4YWEzODNhYTU2Iiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwRFlCOVROQjQiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydW.

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