Samsung’s new microSD Categorical Playing cards are discounted in Amazon’s Black Friday 2025 sale. Nintendo Swap 2 customers can seize the Samsung P9 512GB microSD Categorical Card for less than $75 (was $100), which is the bottom value for a 512GB mannequin we have seen on Amazon all 12 months. Replace: As of November 20 at 8:30 PM PT, the Samsung P9 continues to be in inventory, however Amazon’s retailer web page has up to date to notice it is “promoting quick.” The 256GB mannequin can be out there for $47.49 (was $55).
Samsung launched the P9 microSD Categorical earlier this month, so we’re stunned to see the 512GB mannequin with such a considerable low cost. When you’re fascinated with increasing your Swap 2 storage capability, you in all probability should not wait too lengthy. It is one in every of just a few Black Friday offers on microSD Categorical Playing cards (thus far, not less than).
Fast look: microSD Categorical Black Friday Offers
The favored Lexar Play Professional microSD Categorical can be featured in Amazon’s Black Friday sale, however sadly the 1TB version continues to be priced at $200. The value cuts are for the 512GB and 256GB capacities. The 512GB mannequin is out there for $99.49 (was $120), whereas the 256GB model is right down to $49.49 (was $60).
Finest microSD Categorical Playing cards at Amazon
Beneath, we have listed each microSD Categorical Card from a good model we might discover on Amazon–though we excluded playing cards which are so much pricier than common. The Swap 2 is the primary main client machine to make use of the ultra-fast storage format, so the market is understandably restricted. That stated, the variety of choices has doubled a number of instances over since Nintendo introduced the Swap 2 requires microSD Categorical to broaden storage.
Finest microSD Categorical Playing cards at Walmart
Walmart has a smaller choice, but it surely has three unique microSD Categorical Playing cards that you need to learn about, too. The retailer’s in-house tech model normally has essentially the most reasonably priced 256GB and 512GB playing cards. The Onn 512GB microSD Categorical is presently going for $84.77, whereas the 256GB mannequin is simply $46.77. With the Samsung P9 512GB deal operating at Amazon, Onn has been dethroned for the primary time. Walmart just lately restocked its unique SanDisk GamePlay 512GB microSD Categorical for $98.
Nintendo Swap 2 cupboard space can disappear quick
The Nintendo Swap 2 has 256GB of onboard storage. On the floor, it is a huge leap ahead, because it’s 4 instances bigger than the Swap OLED (64GB) and eight instances bigger than the unique Swap and Swap Lite (32GB). However the Swap 2’s potential to run extra graphically intensive video games additionally means bigger file sizes. For context, listed below are file sizes for some present and upcoming Swap 2 video games printed by Nintendo: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (43.4GB), Metroid Prime 4: Past (31.6GB), Kirby Air Riders (21.7GB), Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (20GB), Mario Kart World (21.9GB), Pokemon Legends: Z-A (10GB), Donkey Kong Bananza (8.9GB).
It can save you your cupboard space for these first-party video games by grabbing bodily editions, as a result of the entire titles listed above have the complete knowledge file on the cardboard. That is been the case for each Nintendo-published recreation on Swap 2 thus far, however Pokemon Pokopia might be a Recreation-Key Card. We’ll simply have to attend and see if that is an anomaly. For third-party titles, exterior of uncommon exceptions like Cyberpunk 2077: Final Version and Rune Manufacturing facility: Guardians of Azuma, bodily video games for Swap 2 are utilizing Recreation-Key Playing cards. These are low-capacity playing cards that basically function unlock keys to obtain the sport from the eShop. So for those who purchase the bodily version of Madden NFL 26, you may nonetheless must obtain the the sport’s 57.1GB file from the eShop. Different sports activities video games are even bigger: NBA 2K26 is 69.7GB and EA Sports activities FC 26 is 71.6GB. Outdoors of sports activities: Persona 3 Reload is 21.7GB, and Star Wars Outlaws is nineteen.4GB.
Waiting for subsequent 12 months: Closing Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is presently anticipated to have an 87.9GB obtain on Swap 2, in order that recreation alone will eat an unlimited chunk of cupboard space. In the meantime, Monster Hunter Tales 3: Twisted Reflection and Resident Evil Requiem are each estimated at just below 30GB.
The prevalence of Recreation-Key Playing cards and bigger file sizes for AAA video games generally will probably trigger many Swap 2 homeowners to expire of cupboard space even quicker than they did on the unique Swap.
microSD Categorical: What’s it?
The Categorical format is a latest development within the semiconductor trade that hasn’t been extensively adopted by producers simply but. When you’re questioning why Categorical playing cards appear so costly in comparison with the UHS-I playing cards you used on the unique Swap console and most units, all of it comes right down to speeds. For instance, the SanDisk Extremely 512GB microSD Card has as much as 150MB/s learn pace, and the SanDisk 512GB Categorical Card can hit 880MB/s–it’s almost six instances quicker. Categorical playing cards are markedly quicker than SATA SSDs; the costs make extra sense with this context.
You may take a more in-depth have a look at lots of the microSD Categorical Playing cards from the lists within the gallery under.
$59
Samsung’s formally licensed mannequin has a Mario pink shade scheme and M brand. Unsurprisingly, it is by far the most well-liked microSD Categorical Card for Swap 2. Samsung and SanDisk are extensively thought-about the highest manufacturers for microSD playing cards. Since SanDisk’s Nintendo-licensed card is not out there but, Samsung is the one “official” choice.
At $60, the Samsung microSD Categorical is way extra moderately priced than the dear Nintendo-themed SanDisk playing cards for unique Swap.
We have included learn/write speeds for every card on this checklist. Learn speeds vary between 800-900MB/s, but it surely’s extremely unlikely you’d ever discover a distinction between Samsung’s 800MB/s learn pace and Lexar’s 900MB/s pace.
The Nintendo-licensed Samsung card has the slowest write pace on this checklist. At face worth, this sounds unhealthy, however actually it signifies what’s vital and what is not. If the formally licensed card writes 400MB/s, that probably means the Swap 2 would not profit from larger speeds.
256GB / 512GB — Black Friday Deal
Samsung’s P9 microSD Categorical Card is out there in 256GB and 512GB capacities as of November 4. The 512GB mannequin usually retails for $100, which is lower than many rivals. The 256GB version is often $5 lower than Samsung’s formally licensed card for Swap 2. The P9 matches the official card’s 800MB/s learn pace, however the max write pace is 330MB/s, making it a bit slower than the Mario-themed card.
1TB / 512GB / 256GB — Black Friday Deal
The Lexar Play Professional is the one microSD Categorical Card from a serious model with a 1TB mannequin, but it surely’ll usually value you $200-$220.
Outdoors of Samsung’s formally licensed card, the Play Professional is the most well-liked microSD Categorical on Amazon. In contrast to most playing cards on this roundup, the Play Professional was out there earlier than the Swap 2 console launch. If you wish to add 1TB to your Swap 2, the Lexar Play Professional is the most suitable choice.
512GB / 256GB / 128GB
SanDisk’s microSD Categorical Card is out there in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB fashions. All three capacities provide 880MB/s learn pace, however, as proven above, write and sustained write speeds are markedly totally different when transferring from 128GB to 256GB. The 512GB version is benchmarked for barely quicker sustained write speeds.
At $120, SanDisk’s 512GB mannequin is pricier than a couple of different strong decisions, however if you wish to go along with the model with the very best monitor file, that is the 512GB card to choose. The 256GB class is crowded with good decisions to strongly advocate paying full value for it–especially when the formally licensed Samsung card exists. The 128GB mannequin retails for $60, so we might keep away from this one except it is on sale for a giant value reduce.
SanDisk might be releasing a Nintendo-licensed microSD Categorical Card with a Mario pink shade scheme and brand, however a launch date nonetheless hasn’t been revealed. We do know that the licensed version is identical card with a distinct look–just just like the SanDisk Gameplay state of affairs.
512GB / 256GB – Walmart Unique
The Walmart-owned tech model Onn is thought for its price range costs, and that is still true with its microSD Categorical Playing cards. It was very true the primary few months after the Swap 2’s launch, as Walmart offered the 256GB card for $35.77 and the 512GB mannequin for $65.77.
The costs elevated a couple of month in the past, however $46.77 continues to be the bottom within the 256GB class. Even with a $19 value hike to $84.77, the 512GB Onn card is commonly cheaper than the competitors.
Anecdotally, I have been utilizing the 512GB mannequin since launch day and have not skilled any points.
Walmart says the playing cards are “water, shock, temperature, and magnet proof.” Your buy features a one-year restricted guarantee.
$98 | Walmart Unique
Along with providing microSD Categorical Playing cards from its personal tech model, Walmart was the one retailer promoting the SanDisk Gameplay microSD Categorical. When you snagged one in every of these 512GB playing cards from Walmart whereas they have been being offered for $78, you nabbed fairly the deal.
The SanDisk Gameplay is similar to SanDisk’s common microSD Categorical from a technical and efficiency perspective. They have been something however similar when it got here to cost. The SanDisk Gameplay’s unique $78 value was $42 decrease than the SanDisk 512GB microSD Categorical. The latter nonetheless sells for $120 as we speak.
However similar to it did with its Onn-branded playing cards, Walmart raised the worth to $98 a couple of months after launch. It was offered out all through October, however the card is again in inventory as of November 4.
1TB / 512GB / 256GB / 128GB
TeamGroup is a well-regarded price range producer of microSD playing cards. The Apex is TeamGroup’s first card with Categorical tech. TeamGroup’s costs are sometimes noticeably decrease than rivals, however that is not the case with the Apex simply but.
512GB / 256GB / 128GB
Well-liked price range tech model PNY has 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB microSD Categorical Playing cards.
1TB / 512GB / 256GB
GameStop sells branded microSD Categorical Playing cards, too. It is unknown which producer makes the cardboard, and there are not any buyer critiques on GameStop’s retailer web page. It would not make a lot sense to get the 256GB or 512GB mannequin from GameStop when you will get one from a identified model for a similar value or much less.
GameStop is among the few manufacturers providing a 1TB mannequin, and the $190 MSRP is the bottom. Nonetheless, if you are going to spend this a lot money on a microSD Categorical, snagging the Lexar Play Professional 1TB is the safer wager.
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