Subj : PNYs microSD Express Card is one of the fastest Nintendo Switch 2 To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Sun Nov 09 2025 12:45:07 PNYs microSD Express Card is one of the fastest Nintendo Switch 2 cards Ive tested, and it costs the same as the competition but theres one big catch Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:30:00 +0000 Description: The PNY microSD Express Card is a fantastic way to upgrade your Nintendo Switch 2 storage capacity. FULL STORY ======================================================================PNY microSD Express Card: review The PNY microSD Express Card is one of the fastest Nintendo Switch 2 cards that Ive tested. In my benchmarks, the 256GB model achieved a staggering 712.42MB/s write speed - blowing past the competition and coming impressively close to the manufacturers claimed 750MB/s performance. It also excels when it comes to read speed, actually achieving above the claimed 890MB/s with 893.74MB/s in my testing. This difference is likely all down to different conditions and equipment, but its safe to say that this card is quick. Its read speed is practically neck and neck with the licensed SanDisk microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 - a model thats officially endorsed by Nintendo. What does this all mean in practical terms? Well, the PNY MicroSD Express Card is fantastic to use with a Nintendo Switch 2. Internet providing, games download quickly and everything runs smoothly while you play. I tested the likes of Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and Hitman World of Assassination - Signature Edition , two very demanding Nintendo Switch 2 games, and didnt observe any noticeable performance decrease in either - be that missed frames, slow-to-load models, or increased load times. (Image credit: Future) Best of all, the 256GB PNY MicroSD Express Card is practically the same price as its major competition. At $59.99 / 59.99 / around AU$100, the leading write speed is a good reason to pick this card over the alternatives. This is the case for the warranty too, with PNY offering a five year or limited lifetime warranty in some regions. This refers to the lifetime of the card (not you) and doesnt cover you if PNY stops making them, but should otherwise see you through the life of the Nintendo Switch 2 at least - just make sure that you hang on to your proof of purchase and retail packaging in case you need to claim it. PNY is also one of the few manufacturers offering a cheaper 128GB model, which goes for $44.99 / 39.99 (or even less in sales), allowing players with very modest storage needs to avoid paying more for storage that they dont need. There is a catch when you start looking at variants above 256GB, though. Theres a recently released 512GB model on the market that comes in at $119.99 / around 150, but seems to be very hard to find outside of the US right now. Theres no 1TB model yet either, leaving those with massive libraries better off with the competing Lexar Play Pro microSD Express Card instead. PNY microSD Express Card: Price and specs Price $59.99 / 59.99 / around AU$100 (256GB) Capacity 128GB / 256GB Quoted read speed 890MB/s Quoted write speed 750MB/s Benchmarked read speed 893.74MB/s Benchmarked write speed 713.42MB/s Should I buy the PNY microSD Express Card? Buy it if... You want high-end performance The PNY microSD Express Card has the fastest write speed of any Nintendo Switch 2 card that Ive tested. This is backed up by an excellent read speed, making it a good choice for those after a high performance card. Youre after peace of mind With its lifetime warranty, the PNY microSD Express Card should comfortably last you the entire life of the Nintendo Switch 2. This could be the first and last microSD Express Card that you buy. Don't buy it if... You need bigger storage capacities The 512GB model appears to be quite hard to find outside of the US, and theres no 1TB version yet. With this in mind, there are better options for those with big game libraries. Also consider Heres how the PNY microSD Express Card stacks up against two major competitors. PNY microSD Express Card Lexar Play Pro microSD Express Card SanDisk microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 Price $59.99 / 59.99 / around AU$100 (256GB) $58.98 / 59.45 / AU$119.34 (256GB) $59.99 / 49.99 / AU$79.95 Capacity 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB Quoted read speed 890MB/s 900MB/s 880MB/s Quoted write speed 750MB/s 600MB/s 650MB/s Benchmarked read speed 893.74MB/s 831.97MB/s 894.4MB/s Benchmarked write speed 713.42MB/s 310.03MB/s 674.1MB/s SanDisk microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 The SanDisk microSD Express Card is the model to choose if you want something thats been officially endorsed by Nintendo. It has a slower write speed, but a marginally faster read speed to make up for it. Read our full SanDisk microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 review Lexar Play Pro microSD Express Card Lexar is the current king of youre after a 1TB microSD Express Card. The brand was one of the first to bring a 1TB model to the market and should be at the top of your list if thats what youre after. Read our full Lexar Play Pro microSD Express Card review How I tested the PNY microSD Express Card Tested over a period of multiple weeks Compared to other microSD Express cards Measured using standardized benchmark tests I tested the PNY microSD Express Card alongside multiple other microSD Express units over a period of multiple weeks. During that time I used the card with my personal Nintendo Switch 2, evaluating its performance across a range of the best Nintendo Switch 2 games. To obtain comparison data, I benchmarked the card against the competition in a series of standardized tests. I measured the sequential read and write speed of each card using a standardized benchmark via CrystalDiskMark in its default flash memory settings. To do this, I relied on the Lexar Play Pro MicroSD Express Card Reader, which has an active cooling fan. Read more about how we test First reviewed November 2025 ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pny-microsd-express-card-review --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .