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Article: Samsung’s Mario-themed microSD card for Switch 2 is 35 percent off

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Nintendo and Samsung have discounted a Mario-themed 256GB microSD Express card for the Switch 2 from $59.99 to $39.99 at major retailers. While not a historical low price, it is currently the most affordable storage upgrade option available.

The article notes that despite many Switch 2 games having small file sizes, some exceed 50GB, making additional storage useful given the console's 256GB internal SSD. It advises buyers to choose an affordable card from a trusted brand, as current models offer similar speeds.

The key clarification is that the newer, more expensive microSD Express cards are required for the Switch 2, and the standard microSD cards used for the original Switch are not compatible for game storage on the new console.

The main topics covered are a product discount, storage needs for the Switch 2, purchasing advice, and compatibility information.

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https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/891304/switch-2-microsd-express-card-samsung-mario-day-deal-sale

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2026-03-09 15:07

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Nintendo has cut the cost of its Mario-themed Samsung microSD Express card with 256GB of storage, just in time for Mario Day. Normally $59.99 — and definitely not worth it at that price compared to other models that are typically less on a regular basis — it’s down to $39.99 at a ton of retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart.
Samsung’s Mario-themed microSD card for Switch 2 is 35 percent off
This isn’t the best-ever price we’ve seen for a 256GB upgrade, but it’s currently the most affordable option.
This isn’t the best-ever price we’ve seen for a 256GB upgrade, but it’s currently the most affordable option.
While most Switch 2 game downloads are reasonably-sized (Nintendo’s first-party games tend to be well under 20GB in size — Pokémon Pokopia is just a 6.2GB download, for example), some install sizes are north of 50GB per game. So, check out this deal if you’re running out of storage with the Switch 2’s internal 256GB SSD.
In case you aren’t sure which microSD Express card to buy, my advice is to get the most affordable option from a company and retailer you trust. Currently, all models offer the same read and write speeds, so the biggest differences comes down to capacity and, of course, price. Just one important note, in case you aren’t aware: microSD Express cards are only compatible with the Switch 2, and the standard (much cheaper) microSD cards supported by the original Switch won’t work in the newer console for storing and playing games.