Walmart has restocked the 512GB and 256GB Onn microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2, which are substantially more affordable than cards from any other manufacturer. The 512GB model is $65.77, roughly $35 less than the other two sold-out options in this capacity. The 256GB model is $35.77, which is close to $25 less than the Samsung microSD Express Card that’s officially licensed by Nintendo.
Onn is a Walmart-owned brand geared toward budget tech. These cards have already sold out multiple times since they first became available, and we imagine this restock won’t be available for long either.
The officially licensed Samsung microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 is in stock at multiple retailers, including Best Buy and Target, ahead of the console’s release in a few days. The Switch 2 is only compatible with Express cards, and since it’s a newer technology, there aren’t very many options in stores at the moment–and most of them are sold out. Samsung’s 256GB Nintendo-themed card costs $60 and releases alongside the Switch 2 on June 5.
Outside of the Mario-themed card from Samsung, the only other options currently in stock are the aforementioned pair of Onn cards at Walmart, SanDisk’s microSD Express 128GB for $54 or 256GB for $72 at Amazon, and PNY’s 256GB card for $60 at Walmart.
Nintendo – Samsung microSD Express 256GB Card (Updated: June 2)
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a massive upgrade in terms of storage space. The 256GB onboard SSD is four times larger than the Switch OLED (64GB) and eight times the size of the original Switch and Switch Lite (32GB). That said, the Switch 2’s performance upgrades will inevitably lead to larger game file sizes, which could compel you to expand your console’s storage capacity with one of the ultra-fast microSD Express Cards.
The Express format is a recent advancement in the semiconductor industry that hasn’t been widely adopted by manufacturers yet. The Nintendo Switch 2 will certainly increase its adoption rate by both manufacturers and consumers in a hurry. Officially licensed, Nintendo-themed cards from SanDisk are slated to release this year, too, but they aren’t available to order yet
At this time, the upcoming Nintendo-licensed models max out at 256GB, but you can find 512GB and 1TB options elsewhere if you’re worried about future-proofing your Switch 2 storage space. We’ve put together a brief list and explainer detailing the microSD Express options from Samsung, SanDisk, PNY, Lexar, Onn, and GameStop.
All microSD Express Cards for Nintendo Switch 2
Note: Products that were in stock at the time of writing are in bold.
- Samsung 256GB microSD Express (Nintendo Edition) — $60
- SanDisk 128GB microSD Express — $54
- SanDisk 256GB microSD Express — $72
- SanDisk 512GB microSD Express — N/A
- Onn 256GB microSD Express — $35.77
- Onn 512GB microSD Express — $65.77
- PNY 128GB microSD Express — $45 | Imported
- PNY 256GB microSD Express — $60
- Lexar 1TB Play Pro microSD Express — $200
- Lexar 512GB Play Pro microSD Express — $100
- Lexar 256GB Play Pro microSD Express — $50
- GameStop 256GB microSD Express — $55
- GameStop 512GB microSD Express — $100
- GameStop 1TB microSD Express — $190
For more on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 products, check out GameSpot’s roundups of Switch 2 accessories and games you can preorder now.
Here’s a closer look at the official Samsung and SanDisk microSD Express Cards: