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For those seeking to increase storage capacity on the Switch 2, the 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is currently discounted by 33 percent, reducing its price from $120 to $80. Given the recent surge in component costs, quality storage options like this are seldom available at such reductions, and this price point beats what Nintendo offers directly.
The P9 delivers data transfer rates reaching 800MB/s, which speeds up the process of transferring games onto the card. Regarding game loading speeds, our tests showed that all microSD Express cards meeting the Switch 2's requirements perform similarly. Since this technology is relatively recent, options remain limited in the market. Consequently, the P9 ranks among our top recommendations for microSD cards suited to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Beyond the Switch 2, the P9 microSD Express works with devices like the Steam Deck or other gaming systems supporting this standard, in addition to cameras and various other applications.
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