SanDisk microSD Express cards for Switch 2
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SanDisk sells microSD Express cards for the Switch 2. Its older Nintendo-branded cards for the original Switch are UHS-I and do not run Switch 2 games. The Switch 2 has 256GB built in and takes microSD Express cards only for games. Cheapest today: Nintendo SanDisk microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 at £44.99 (£175.74/TB), as of 21 October 2026.
The detail
Check for the word Express. SanDisk's earlier Nintendo-licensed cards with Mario or Zelda artwork are UHS-I cards for the original Switch and are not listed here.
4 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.
Live prices right now
| Product | Capacity | Price | Price per GB | Tech | Prime | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo SanDisk microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 | 256 GB | £44.99 | £0.176 | microSD | - | Buy on Amazon |
| SANDISK microSD Express Card 256GB, Works with Nintendo-Switch 2 | Up to 880MB/s Read Speeds, Up to 650MB/s Write Speeds, Up to 210MB/s Sustained Write Speeds, U3, C10 | 256 GB | £49.99 | £0.195 | microSD | Prime | Buy on Amazon |
| SANDISK microSD Express Card 512GB - Works with Nintendo-Switch 2 | Up to 880MB/s Read Speeds, Up to 650MB/s Write Speeds, Up to 220MB/s Sustained Write Speeds, U3, C10 | 512 GB | £138.99 | £0.271 | microSD | Prime | Buy on Amazon |
| SANDISK microSD Express Card 128GB - Works with Nintendo Switch 2 | Up to 880MB/s Read Speeds, Up to 480MB/s Write speeds, Up to 100MB/s Sustained Write Spreeds, U3, C10 | 128 GB | £44.99 | £0.351 | microSD | - | Buy on Amazon |
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Frequently asked questions
Do SanDisk's Nintendo Switch cards work in the Switch 2?
Only the microSD Express ones. The older Nintendo-branded SanDisk cards are UHS-I and cannot run Switch 2 games.
What is the lowest price today?
Cheapest today: Nintendo SanDisk microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 at £44.99 (£175.74/TB), as of 21 October 2026.
Is an Express card that also lists UHS-I still right for Switch 2?
Yes. Backward compatibility with UHS-I is part of the Express standard and does not affect how it works in the console.
Do I really need an Express card?
For games, yes. Only microSD Express cards can store and run Switch 2 titles.
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