Looking to upgrade the storage capacity of your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or ASUS ROG Ally? Amazon is currently offering the high performance 512GB Samsung Pro Plus Micro SDXC card for just $29.99. A compact USB card reader is also included. Samsung is one of the most highly recommended memory card brands and the Pro Plus model is faster than most Micro SDXC cards, especially at this price point.
512GB Samsung Pro Plus Micro SDXC Card for $29.99
Includes compact USB card reader
Samsung Pro Plus 512GB Micro SDXC Card
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The Samsung Pro Plus is compatible with virtually any device that accepts the Micro SDXC card standard, including the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and the ASUS ROG Ally. The Pro Plus is a faster than average Micro SDXC card with a speed rating of U3 / A2 / V30. In terms of actual numbers, it boasts up to 180MBps sustained read speeds and 130MBps sustained write speeds. This card would be an ideal candidate for devices that need fast and high-capacity transfers, like a 4K DSLR or action camera or gaming handheld like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally. The included USB card reader makes it easy to transfer files to your PC, even if you don’t have an available data transfer cable.
This card is also compatible with the Switch console. The Switch and Switch OLED have a paltry 32GB and 64GB of internal storage, respectively, some of it reserved for the OS. As a comparison, Tears of the Kingdom takes up 16GB of space and Breath of the Wild about 13.5GB. If bought digitally, those two games alone would take up all of your internal storage on the OG Switch console. There’s only one memory card expansion slot in the Switch so you’ll want to make sure you get the biggest card you can afford, although most people won’t need more than 512GB of additional storage.
Is this memory card compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2?
Unfortunately, this card will not be compatible with the upcoming Switch 2, which will need the newer Micro SD Express cards to take advantage of the higher speeds that the new console can support. If you’re looking specifically for a Switch 2 memory card, then MicroSD Express cards are already available to order, although there are only a few brands to choose from and they’re all much pricier than your standard Micro SD card. While traditional Micro SD cards max out at 104 MB/s using the UHS-I interface, MicroSD Express cards can use PCIe and NVMe technology to hit speeds of up to 985 MB/s.
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