If you are struggling to find a decent MicroSD™ Express Card for your anticipated purchase of the Nintendo Switch 2, you are in luck. The US based Tech company PNY, has announced their very own line of PNY MicroSD Express Cards that will be compatible with Nintendo’s next console. It boasts to be 4.4x faster than the standard UHS-I micro SD cards with performance of 890MB/s and a writing speed of 750MB/s. The cards will come in two storage sizes: 128GB and 256GB and are priced at $44.99 and $55.99 USD respectively.
If you would like to know more information on the PNY MicroSD™ Express cards and most importantly, where you can pick one up for yourself, you can find the official announcement below
PNY Reveals microSD™ Express microSD Flash Memory Cards for the Latest microSD Express Host Devices Including Nintendo Switch® 2
Parsippany, NJ – May 21, 2025 – Today PNY® unveiled the PNY microSD™ Express Flash Memory Cards, essential for upgrading new generation microSD™ Express gaming devices like Nintendo Switch® 2. Equipped with cutting edge microSD Express technology that is up to 4.4x faster than standard UHS-I microSD cards, these new cards are ideal for ultra-high performance gaming demands while maintaining backwards compatibility across current gaming consoles and microSD devices. Available now for purchase through pny.com or amazon.com, with other retailer availability coming soon.
Unbeatable Performance
Experience blazing-fast downloads with PNY microSD™ Express Flash Memory Cards. Next generation microSD Express technology unleashes superspeed capabilities on PNY cards with performance up to up to 890MB/s and write speeds up to 750MB/s – up to 4.4 times faster than standard UHS-I microSD cards. With this substantially improved performance, accomplish lightning-fast game loads and a supremely smooth gaming experience.3
Elevated Gaming Experience
Elevate your gaming with PNY microSD™ Express Cards, crafted for top-tier performance and next-level gameplay. Engineered with PCIe Gen3 x1 microSD technology to achieve incredible microSD performance to keep up with even the most demanding games, reduce load times to start gaming faster and explore immersive worlds with extreme resolution. With up to 256GB, expand Nintendo Switch® 2 storage space up to double and have more space to save AAA gaming titles. Spend less time waiting and more time playing!2,3
Next Generation Gaming Ready
Compatible with microSD Express host devices including Nintendo Switch® 2. Upgrade your flash memory card collection and ensure you’re equipped with superspeed storage solutions crucial for next gen gaming technology. Reap the benefits of PNY’s top-tier gaming solution without sacrificing support for your current favorite devices. PNY microSD™ Express Cards maintain backwards compatibility with UHS-I and UHS-II host devices at UHS-I/UHS-II speeds, so gamers can continue playing on their preferred consoles.5
Stay Cool Under Pressure
Meticulously engineered to keep up high performance, PNY microSD Express cards are crafted to stay cool under pressure with unique heat dissipation designs maximizing cooling efficiency. Built-in microSD thermal monitoring combined with intuitive adaptive technology automatically adjusts to optimize temperature and keeps the microSD running efficiently. Let PNY microSD express do the work for you to maximize the thermal performance of your expandable storage. Stay cool, game on, and keep your focus on the heat of battle.
Ultimate microSD Express Durability
Rigorously tested for ultimate durability, rest assured that PNY microSD™ Express Cards are innovated to endure. These cards are magnet proof, shock proof, temperature proof, waterproof, drop proof, X-Ray proof, wear-out proof, and even humidity proof. Backed by a lifetime limited warranty, maintain peace of mind knowing that your extensive gaming collection is secure with PNY microSD™ Express.
Product Specifications:
Capacities: 128GB-256GB
Format: microSDXC™
Interface: PCIe Gen3x1 UHS-I
Speed Class: Class 10, U3
Video Speed Class: V30
App Performance: A1
Read Performance: Up to 890MB/s3
Write Speed: Up to 750MB/s3
Compatibility: microSD™ Express host devices including Nintendo Switch® 2. Backwards compatible with microSD UHS-I and UHS-II devices
Product Availability
PNY microSD™ Express Flash Memory Cards are available now at the SRP’s below; contact a PNY account manager for details or purchase through www.pny.com or www.amazon.com
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