Nintendo Switch 2 owners just got a rare chance to expand storage for a lot less. A limited-time Amazon deal is knocking 40% off the Samsung P9 Express microSD Express card in the 256GB size, dropping the price to $32.99 from $54.99. For anyone who recently picked up a Switch 2 as a gift or during holiday sales, this discount is an easy way to add more space without spending premium microSD Express money.
Why this matters: the Nintendo Switch 2 only supports microSD Express cards. That’s great for speed, but it also means you can’t simply reuse older, cheaper standard microSD cards many people already own. And while the Switch 2’s built-in 256GB is a welcome jump compared to older Switch models, that space can disappear fast once you start downloading digital games, updates, and DLC.
The Samsung P9 Express microSD Express card is designed for high-performance storage needs, with advertised sequential read speeds up to 800 MB/s. It also includes Samsung’s Dynamic Thermal Guard (DTG) feature, which helps keep temperatures in check to reduce the risk of overheating during use.
Samsung also highlights durability as a selling point. The P9 Express card includes six types of protection, including resistance against magnets, water, x-rays, extreme temperatures, and drops. On top of that, it comes with a 3-year warranty.
If you were hoping to go bigger than 256GB, the downside is that the 512GB version is not included in the discount and remains at its regular price of $99.99. That makes the 256GB deal especially appealing for players who want a straightforward “double the storage” upgrade for the Switch 2 at the lowest price this model has seen so far.
As with most limited-time discounts, pricing and availability can change quickly, so anyone interested may want to check sooner rather than later.
