Switch 2 Leak Reveals Massive Storage Upgrade

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

Recent leaks suggest the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a significant upgrade in storage technology, 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 compatibility with the microSD Express standard.

This represents a substantial improvement over the current Switch's UHS-I microSD card support. microSD Express offers dramatically faster transfer speeds and significantly higher storage capacities.

Speed and Capacity Enhancements:

The Switch's UHS-I interface delivers maximum transfer speeds around 95 MB/s. In contrast, microSD Express boasts speeds nearing 985 MB/s—a roughly 900% increase. This speed boost is attributed to the use of the NVMe protocol, similar to that found in high-performance SSDs.

Capacity limitations also differ drastically. While UHS-I cards max out at 2TB, microSD Express supports cards up to 128TB—a 6,300% increase. The leaked GameStop SKUs price the 256GB Switch 2 microSD Express card at $49.99 and the 512GB variant at $84.99.

Further Leaks and Official Announcement:

The leak also includes SKUs for a standard Switch 2 carrying case and two "deluxe" versions, priced at $19.99 and $29.99 respectively. These additions further support the growing body of evidence pointing towards the Switch 2's imminent release.

While these are unofficial accessory leaks, they align with the numerous hardware leaks circulating since Q4 2024. Nintendo has previously stated its intention to unveil the Switch 2 before the end of its fiscal year (March 31, 2025), leaving only a few months for an official announcement.

Comparison Table: UHS-I vs. microSD Express

The leaked information strongly suggests a significant leap forward in storage capabilities for the Nintendo Switch 2, promising a much-improved user experience.