Nintendo Switch 2 Storage Requires High-Speed microSD Express Cards

With the June 5 launch approaching, consumers face supply challenges and must upgrade to NVMe SSD-class storage for gaming compatibility.

The Nintendo Switch 2, launching June 5, exclusively supports microSD Express cards for game storage, making standard microSD cards incompatible.
microSD Express cards, built on NVMe SSD technology, offer significantly faster read and write speeds, enabling quicker loading times and downloads.
Lexar’s PLAY PRO microSD cards, supporting speeds of up to 900MB/s, are currently restocked on Amazon in 256GB and 512GB configurations, though 1TB cards remain out of stock.
The console supports microSD Express cards with capacities up to 2TB, but only up to 1TB is currently available in stores.
Supply issues persist, with fluctuating stock levels and delivery delays for microSD Express cards, potentially extending up to two months.