The SanDisk microSD Express card uses PCIe Gen 3 NVMe technology to deliver speeds comparable to internal SSDs, which the Nintendo Switch 2 is designed to leverage.
- Official Licensing: The card is officially licensed by Nintendo, ensuring full compatibility and reliable performance with the Switch 2 console.
- Speed: It provides up to 880MB/s read speeds and up to 650MB/s write speeds, allowing for ultra-fast game loading, seamless gameplay, and quick transfer of large files. This is a major improvement over the 100MB/s maximum speed of standard Switch microSD cards.
- Capacity: The 256GB capacity mirrors the internal storage of the Nintendo Switch 2, providing ample room for dozens of digital games, DLC, and saves.
- Durability & Heat Management: The card features SanDisk ThermAdapt technology to manage heat during intense gaming sessions and is designed to be waterproof, shockproof, and temperature-proof.
- Design: The official licensed version often features a distinctive Mario “M” design.

