The Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with most original Switch games, which is a fantastic feature to keep early adopters (like me!) happy while we wait for more exclusive titles to roll out. The console comes equipped with 256GB of internal storage, but let’s be honest—that probably won’t be enough room for your entire digital game library.
Thankfully, Samsung’s 512GB P9 microSD Express card is currently on sale for $94.99 (that’s $5 off) at Amazon when you clip the on-page coupon. You can also find the 256GB model on Amazon, but it’s available for its standard retail price of $54.99. While the current discount might seem minor, the P9 is actually around $20 cheaper than most other 512GB microSD Express cards. The only cheaper option is from Onn, Walmart’s own brand, which runs for about $85 but often sells out.
Moreover, while the Switch 2 is one of the first mainstream devices to utilize a microSD Express card for extra storage, you can use these cards in a range of gadgets—including some cameras, tablets, and drones equipped with a microSD USH-I slot. The P9 boasts impressive sequential read speeds of up to 800MB/s, but keep in mind that only devices with a microSD Express card slot can fully harness these speeds.
As for how far 512GB of storage will take you? Well, it really depends on the games you want to keep. For example, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment takes up 43.4GB, while Silksong only requires 4.1GB. If you think having a combined 768GB of storage sounds like overkill, consider that the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade needs a whopping 93GB download!
Even physical game collectors might find themselves in need of a microSD Express card. Many publishers are now releasing games as game-key cards, which use a physical cartridge to authenticate your copy but still require you to download a digital version onto your console’s internal storage. Plus, a number of indie games are either released solely in digital format or don’t hit the cartridge shelves until long after their initial launch.
Regardless of your gaming preferences, it’s always better to have ample storage than to stress about which games to leave behind, especially when you’re heading out on a trip.
