Samsung Launches MicroSD Express Cards, Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2
Samsung today released its new line of P9 MicroSD Express cards, available in 256GB and 512GB capacities, and confirmed compatibility with the recently launched Nintendo Switch 2, offering gamers expanded storage options.
The 512GB Samsung P9 MicroSD Express card is currently available on Amazon for $94.99 after a $5 coupon, making it one of the more affordable options in that capacity. While Walmart’s Onn brand offers a 512GB MicroSD Express card at $84.77, reviews indicate slower speeds. The 256GB Samsung P9 card retails for $54.99, $5 less than the official Nintendo Switch 2 memory card.
Notably, Nintendo has announced a Cyber Monday price drop for its official 256GB Switch 2 memory card to $39.99, potentially offering a more budget-friendly alternative for consumers. The Nintendo Switch 2 is now widely available for purchase without invitation, though Nintendo recently increased prices on accessories and cautioned about a potential future price increase for the console itself. For those considering a purchase, expanded storage is crucial as modern games demand increasingly larger file sizes.
Experts suggest that significant discounts on the Nintendo Switch 2 console itself are unlikely during Black Friday, with potential savings limited to imported models or the used market, such as those found on eBay. You can find more information about the Nintendo Switch 2 on Nintendo’s official website and learn more about storage options at TechRadar.
Nintendo officials have stated they will continue to monitor market conditions and adjust pricing as needed.
Just ahead of the Black Friday and holiday season, Samsung has released its own line of MicroSD Express cards. The new Samsung P9 MicroSD Express cards come in both 256GB and 512GB capacities and are compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. Amazon has already discounted the 512GB model with a $5 off coupon that drops the price from $99.99 to $94.99. This is one of the lesser expensive 512GB cards at the moment. Walmart does sell its house brand Onn 512GB MicroSD Express Card for a lower price of $84.77, but it has noticeably slower speeds according to our review.
The 256GB model retails for $54.99 which is $5 cheaper than the official Switch 2 memory card (which, curiously, is also made by Samsung). However, if you are planning to get this capacity, you should wait. Nintendo has already announced that the official Switch 2 256GB memory card will drop to $39.99 on Cyber Monday.
Samsung P9 512GB MicroSD Express Card for $94.99
Nintendo Switch 2 compatible
If you don’t yet own a Switch 2, now might be a good time to get one. It’s now in stock everywhere, including Amazon, without any invitation required. Nintendo also recently raised prices on Switch 2 accessories and warned that the console itself might see a price hike in the near future. I don’t expect any sales on Nintendo Switch 2 consoles during Black Friday and the only way to get one cheaper would be buying an imported model from AliExpress or used consoles from eBay or other marketplaces. Check out our Nintendo Switch 2 review, in which Tom Mark aptly describes the new console as “a vital but unexciting upgrade to a console I already love.”
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn’t hunting for deals for other people at work, he’s hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
