This $85 512GB microSD Express card is the cheapest Switch 2 storage upgrade — the 256GB model is also available for just $47
- ID
- 32704
- Status
- summarized
- Published
- 07 Oct 2026, 7:20 PM
- Fetched
- 07 Oct 2026, 8:35 PM
- Provider
- Tom's Hardware
- Category
- technology
- Original URL
- https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/microsd-cards/this-usd85-512gb-microsd-express-card-is-the-cheapest-switch-2-storage-upgrade-the-256gb-model-is-also-available-for-just-usd47
- Source URL
- https://www.tomshardware.com/feeds/all
Summary
- Score
- 1.0
- Created
- 07 Oct 2026, 8:36 PM
- Tags
- Audience
- -
What happened
Tom's Hardware is flagging an $85 512GB microSD Express card as the cheapest storage upgrade for the Switch 2, with a 256GB version at $47. The supplied text contains no card brand, read/write speeds, retailer, or benchmark data — only the two price points and the Switch 2 framing. It is a deal post, not a technical review or measurement.
Why it matters
Nothing here changes a decision for developers, AI/ML learners, agent users, or SaaS founders. The only actionable fact is a price point for Nintendo Switch 2 expandable storage ($85/512GB, $47/256GB) — relevant if you personally own the console, not to anything you build or ship. No detail in the text supports a takeaway about memory pricing, NAND supply, or tooling, so don't manufacture one on air.
Discussion angle
Honest framing if it comes up at all: this is a consumer accessory deal with no engineering substance — use it as a 20-second aside at most, and don't spend segment time on it unless your audience overlaps with Switch 2 owners.