The Nintendo Switch 2 handheld gaming console is out in the wild, and if you didn't manage to snag some extra storage for your console before its release, here are some handy links for where to pick one up now. Black Friday has arrived to help give you grab a bargain on a new card, too, and we'll be tracking the best microSD Express deals during the entire sales event, with regular updates to this page as deals launch and expire.
The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with 256GB of built-in storage, but if you want to add extra storage to your handheld console so that you can store more installed games, you're going to need to invest in the latest microSD Express storage technology, as the Nintendo Switch 2 is only compatible with microSD Express cards.
The Nintendo Switch 2 supports microSD Express cards with a capacity of up to 2TB, which should be more than enough to store a large number of games, should you want them all downloaded and preinstalled for on-the-go gaming. Only the Switch 2 will be able to fully utilize the increased performance of the microSD Express card. If you use the same card in the original Switch, it will perform at the same level as a standard microSD card. Just don't buy one thinking you can increase the performance of your original Switch console.
There are licensed microSD Express cards for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a Nintendo logo, such as the Mario "M," much like we saw with cards for the original Switch. These microSD Express cards are available for purchase directly from the Nintendo shop, but they're also available at other retailers, including Amazon. These cards shouldn't have any performance advantage over standard models, however — it's just a branding decision. As such, one way to save a few bucks is to purchase a third-party, unlicensed microSD Express card from various other manufacturers and retailers.
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