This SanDisk 256GB Express microSD card for Switch 2 is cheaper than ever Black Friday

If you’ve already purchased a Switch 2, you’re probably looking for deals that can help you outfit your new console without spending too much money. While it might not be the most exciting thing, a microSD Express card will be a key part of long-term gaming enjoyment. SanDisk’s 256GB Express microSD card for the Switch 2 is on sale for the first time ahead of Black Friday, currently down to $60. This model is also available in 128GB and 512GB storage sizes, but at the moment only the 256GB model is discounted.

This particular model easily made it into our list of the best microSD cards for the Nintendo Switch 2. It even made it into our list of the best Switch 2 accessories. It just gets the job done. We loved the speed on offer here. It was the fastest of all the cards we tested when transferring and loading games.

We also found that it performed admirably on almost every test we threw at it. The card was still near the top, thanks to exceptional sequential read and write performance. This was confirmed by benchmark tests with PC tools such as CrystalDiskMark.

The Switch 2 only works with SD Express cards, so this covers that. Luckily, this card isn’t just for Nintendo’s latest console. It will work with just about anything, should you ever find it beyond its usefulness as a storage container for Mario and friends. Elsewhere, as for Express microSD cards on sale: PNY’s 128GB card is down to $40.