The 256GB card sells for $47.99 and the 512GB version for $99 at Amazon and B&H Photo, well under typical pricing.

Samsung’s P9 MicroSD Express card is on sale at Amazon and B&H Photo, with the 256GB model priced at $47.99 and the 512GB model at $99. The smaller card normally sells for about $80, while the larger version typically runs between $150 and $200.

Both prices sit above their original launch levels, a shift the report attributes to the ongoing memory shortage. First-party Switch 2 games generally run between 10 and 30 gigabytes, and larger third-party titles consume more space.

Cards that large hold dozens of games, and the MicroSD Express standard delivers sequential read speeds up to 800MB/s. Only hardware with a microSD Express slot reaches those speeds, so operators buying storage for cameras, drones, tablets, or handhelds should confirm slot compatibility first.

The Switch 2 was until recently one of few devices supporting MicroSD Express, and this year’s Asus ROG Ally X20 added the same support. Broader adoption across handhelds and imaging hardware will drive demand, and buyers should watch whether memory shortages keep prices elevated.

What matters

• Samsung’s P9 MicroSD Express card is discounted to $47.99 for 256GB and $99 for 512GB.
• The card reads at up to 800MB/s, but only devices with a microSD Express slot reach full speed.
• Asus ROG Ally X20 now supports the standard, widening demand beyond Nintendo’s handheld.

Why it matters

Asus ROG Ally X20 now supports the standard, widening demand beyond Nintendo’s handheld.

This GenAI News article was prepared in original wording using reporting and materials published by The Verge. Source reference: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1018962/samsung-p9-256gb-microsd-express-card-switch-2-deal-sale.

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