Future Switch 2 Owners Rush to Buy MicroSD Express Cards Amidst Rising Demand

The full reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, which took place in early April, created a buzz among potential owners of the handheld console. One of its standout features is the use of MicroSD Express—faster memory cards. However, as reported by Western media, these cards are quickly vanishing from online retailers due to overwhelming demand.

MicroSD Express is not a new concept—it was first discussed back in 2018, but remained relatively obscure until the Switch 2 announcement due to its high cost. Now, gamers are rapidly purchasing these cards to prepare for new titles like Cyberpunk 2077.

According to Tom’s Hardware, in Japan, after Nintendo’s presentation, over 337 cards were sold per hour, and online stock dwindled rapidly. Interestingly, about 80% of buyers are opting for just one card, indicating genuine interest from gamers rather than resellers.

On the Western market front, many of these cards on Amazon are either out of stock or come with extended delivery times. Best Buy still has some in stock, but this could change once pre-orders for the Switch 2 launch in the U.S. next week.

In Russia, the situation regarding online purchases of MicroSD Express cards is comparatively better. However, a quick search across various marketplaces revealed only a couple of options. Typically, a 128 GB card is priced around 8,500 rubles.

To remind everyone, the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be released on June 5 and will feature a solid lineup of launch titles, thereby justifying the purchase of a MicroSD card.