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Nintendo Switch 2 licensed microSD Express storage

Overview

In mid-August 2026, Nintendo implemented a sudden price increase for its licensed 256GB microSD Express cards on the Nintendo Store, raising the cost from 6,980 yen to 8,980 yen without prior notice. This adjustment was attributed to rising semiconductor and storage costs.

By early September, SanDisk announced the release of a new 512GB microSD Express Card officially licensed for the Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for October 1, 2026. This high-speed storage option, which utilizes PCI Express technology, will join existing 256GB models from Samsung and SanDisk. The upcoming 512GB model is expected to carry a higher price point, with pre-order listings appearing at approximately 28,980 yen.

Entities

Nintendo · Sandisk · Samsung · Nintendo Switch 2

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    SanDisk to release 512GB microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2

    SanDisk is launching an officially licensed 512GB microSD Express Card for the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026, featuring Fire Mario branding.

  2. 25 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Nintendo raises price of licensed microSD Express cards

    Nintendo has unexpectedly raised the price of licensed 256GB microSD Express cards by 2,000 yen on its official store, amid rising semiconductor costs.

Sources

automaton-media.com · dtimes.jp · gamegaz.com