Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Hints at Huge Storage Improvement

Leaked GameStop SKUs Suggest Nintendo Switch 2 Will Support microSD Express Cards

Recent leaks suggest the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will feature significant storage improvements, potentially supporting microSD Express cards. This revelation comes from several GameStop stock keeping units (SKUs) seemingly related to unannounced Switch 2 accessories. These SKUs, initially shared on Reddit, list "Switch 2 Exp Micro SD Card" options with capacities of 256GB and 512GB, strongly indicating microSD Express compatibility.

This represents a major upgrade from the current Switch's UHS-I microSD card support. microSD Express offers dramatically faster transfer speeds and higher storage capacities.

Speed and Capacity Enhancements:

The UHS-I standard in the original Switch offers theoretical maximum transfer speeds around 104 MB/s, with real-world performance often reaching approximately 95 MB/s. In contrast, microSD Express boasts transfer speeds of roughly 985 MB/s—a substantial 900% increase. This improvement is attributed to its use of the NVMe protocol, similar to high-performance SSDs.

Capacity also sees a massive boost. While UHS-I cards max out at 2TB, microSD Express supports cards up to 128TB—a staggering 6,300% increase.

Pricing and Other Leaks:

Based on the leaked GameStop data, the 256GB Switch 2 microSD Express card is listed at $49.99, while the 512GB version is priced at $84.99. Additional SKUs for a standard Switch 2 carrying case ($19.99) and two deluxe cases ($29.99) were also discovered.

While these are likely unofficial accessories, their appearance reinforces the growing volume of Switch 2 leaks circulating online. Nintendo has previously stated its intention to officially unveil the console before the end of its current fiscal year (March 31, 2025), leaving only a few months until we might see an official announcement.

Comparison Table: UHS-I vs. microSD Express

The leaked information strongly suggests a significant technological leap for the Switch 2's storage capabilities. The improved speed and capacity offered by microSD Express will undoubtedly enhance the user experience.