Nintendo is offering a significant discount on officially licensed 256GB microSD Express cards for the Switch 2 as part of its 2026 Summer Sale. The storage cards are currently priced at $39, representing a $20.99 saving off the list price and marking one of the lowest prices seen for this accessory this year. This deal provides an opportunity for Switch 2 owners to expand their console's storage capacity at a reduced cost.
The Switch 2's internal 256GB of storage can fill up quickly, especially with the increasing size of digital game downloads. Some titles require substantial space, with Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade demanding approximately 90 to 100GB, Split Fiction needing around 70GB, and Cyberpunk 2077 taking up about 60GB. Even Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment requires 44GB, illustrating how quickly the base storage can become insufficient for a robust digital game library.
This promotional price of $39 for the Samsung 256GB microSD Express Card is the lowest available currently, surpassing even a previous deal offered during Prime Day by $0.99. While it does not match the record low of $35 seen on Samsung's P9 microSD Express card earlier in 2026, the current price is still considered an excellent value given the volatility of tech industry pricing.
Expanding storage via microSD Express cards is essential for Switch 2 owners looking to build a substantial digital game collection. Beyond the memory card deals, Nintendo's Summer Sale also features discounts on various Switch 2 games and accessories, including titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Mario Tennis Fever, many of which are at all-time low prices. The "Switch 2: Choose Your Own Game Bundle" continues to be highlighted as a particularly good value console offer for the summer.