Amazon has revived Black Friday deals on microSD Express cards for the Nintendo Switch 2, with the Silicon Power 1TB model now available for $154 after a coupon discount from $220. The Samsung P9 512GB card is also on sale for $75, down from $100, as a limited-time offer. These discounts come as the console's 256GB internal storage fills quickly due to large game files.
Deal Highlights
On December 3, 2025, Amazon discounted several microSD Express cards designed for the Nintendo Switch 2. The Silicon Power 1TB card, offering 880MB/s read speeds and 700MB/s write speeds, hit its lowest price yet at $154 with a coupon. The 512GB version from the same brand fell to $72.77 from $110. Samsung's P9 512GB model, with 800MB/s read and 330MB/s write speeds, is available for $75 in a limited-time promotion.
Other options include the Silicon Power 512GB at a 30% reduction, though stock is low. These cards support the Switch 2's need for ultra-fast storage, a step up from UHS-I cards used in the original Switch.
Storage Needs for Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 features 256GB of internal storage, a significant increase from the original model's 32GB. However, modern games demand more space. For instance, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment requires 43.4GB, while Metroid Prime 4: Beyond needs 31.6GB. Third-party titles like NBA 2K26 (69.7GB) and upcoming releases such as Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade (87.9GB) further strain capacity.
Many physical editions use Game-Key Cards, requiring full downloads from the eShop. This trend, seen in games like Madden NFL 26 (57.1GB), pushes owners toward expandable storage. microSD Express cards provide speeds up to 900MB/s, far exceeding traditional options at 150MB/s.
Market Options
Beyond Amazon, Walmart offers budget choices like the Onn 512GB card for $84.77 and the exclusive SanDisk Gameplay 512GB for $98. Brands such as Lexar, SanDisk, and TeamGroup provide various capacities, with 1TB models ranging from $186 to $200. The limited adoption of Express format keeps prices higher, but deals like these make expansion more accessible for Switch 2 users.