The Nintendo Switch 2 requires microSD Express cards for expanding storage and playing games, identifiable by an “EX” label on the card and packaging. Traditional microSD cards from the original Switch or Switch Lite will have very limited functionality on the new console. The Switch 2 offers a 4.4x speed improvement with these cards, which are PCIe NVMe SSDs and come at a higher cost, with prices above $50 for 256GB and up to $200 for larger sizes. While the Switch 2 includes 256GB of built-in storage, many users may consider additional memory. Available microSD Express cards include Samsung, PNY, onn, Sandisk, GameStop, and Lexar, with various prices and capacities listed. Walmart’s onn cards offer some of the best value. The largest widely available size is 1TB, although the console supports up to 2TB.
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