Lexar Play Pro microSD Express for Switch 2
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The Lexar Play Pro is Lexar's microSD Express card, one of the first sold in a 1TB size. The Switch 2 has 256GB built in and takes microSD Express cards only for games. Cheapest today: Lexar Play PRO MicroSDXC Express Card 256GB at £54.15 (£211.52/TB), as of 21 October 2026.
Before you buy
Lexar also sells a plain Play card that is UHS-I. Only the Express card runs Switch 2 games, and only Express cards are listed here.
6 cards are in stock new. Multi-packs are shown at their per-card capacity with a pack badge, and their price per gigabyte covers the whole pack.
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See also Switch 2 microSD Express, Switch 2 internal storage, Old microSD in a Switch 2?, 512GB, 256GB.
Other places to go from here: Xbox Series X|S storage, 2TB, All guides.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Lexar Play Pro work in the Switch 2?
Yes. It is a microSD Express card, which is what the Switch 2 needs for games.
What does it cost today?
Cheapest today: Lexar Play PRO MicroSDXC Express Card 256GB at £54.15 (£211.52/TB), as of 21 October 2026.
What does UHS-I compatible mean on an Express card?
That the card also works, more slowly, in devices without Express support. It has no bearing on the Switch 2.
What happens if I insert an ordinary microSD card?
The console can read it to transfer screenshots and videos, but it cannot be used for Switch 2 games.
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