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512GB SanDisk GamePLAY microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 $98 + Free Shipping

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Walmart [walmart.com] has SanDisk 512GB GamePLAY microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 on sale for $98. Shipping is free.

Specs via Merchant's Product Page:

PCIe-NVMe Interface (microSD Express)
Up to 880MB/s Read Speed
Up to 650MB/s Write Speed
220MB/s Sustained Write Speed
Backward Compatible w/ UHS-I & UHS-II Devices
Model: SDSQXFN-512G-AW6GN
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Rating:	(4.6 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	621 Walmart Reviews
Product Description:	SANDISK 512GB GamePLAY microSD Express microSD Card - For handheld gaming, Up to 880MB/s Read, Up to 650MB/s Write, 210MB/s Sustained Write, U3, C10 - SDSQXFN-512G-AW6GN. Dive into new experiences with SanDisk microSD™ Express, the next-gen microSD™ card for those who refuse to settle. Not only does this microSD Express card work with Nintendo Switch™ 2, but you can offload your camera roll in record time and transfer a 2-hour HD movie download in less than 3.5 seconds while using SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card2 (sold separately) - up to 4.4 times faster than our fastest microSD™ UHS-I cards.10 Start gaming faster and explore virtual worlds that appear more realistic than ever. On top of saving time, create next-level immersive content with a card that supports faster burst and sustained recording speeds than a SD UHS-II card.3 With the addition of a PCIe® Gen 3-NVMe™ interface, the microSD™ Express card represents a massive step forward in the evolution of the microSD™ format with performance comparable to our basic portable SSD.5 SanDisk microSD™ Express cards work with current microSD™ UHS-I and UHS-II devices, supporting up to 5.3K video6 and 10MP RAW image capture. SanDisk ThermAdapt™ helps keep your devices from overheating with a specially designed enclosure and an adaptive thermal controller. SanDisk microSD™ Express technology readies you—the next generation of creators and explorers—for the future of superspeed devices. Works with Nintendo Switch™ 2 System. Exponentially faster performance: Up to 4.4 times faster read speeds than our fastest microSD™ UHS-I card that have adopted a version of SanDisk QuickFlow™ technology, 7 microSD™ Express cards support speeds comparable to our mainstream portable SSD. [512GB] 512GB1 microSD™ Express cards deliver up to 880MB/s2 read speeds, up to 650MB/s2 write speeds, and 220MB/s2 sustained write speeds, when used with SanDisk® PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card (sold separately). Ready for future products with a PCIe-NVMe interface; performs at UHS-I speeds with microSD UHS-I and UHS-II devices.
Model Number:	SDSQXFN-512G-GN4NN
Product SKU:	16003402425
UPC:	619659222376

Walmart [walmart.com] has SanDisk 512GB GamePLAY microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 on sale for $98. Shipping is free.

Specs via Merchant's Product Page:

PCIe-NVMe Interface (microSD Express)
Up to 880MB/s Read Speed
Up to 650MB/s Write Speed
220MB/s Sustained Write Speed
Backward Compatible w/ UHS-I & UHS-II Devices
Model: SDSQXFN-512G-AW6GN
Limited Lifetime Warranty

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
09/21/26	Walmart	$50 Popular	20
09/08/26	Walmart	$88 Frontpage	64
08/01/26	Walmart	$98 Frontpage	30
07/05/25	Walmart	$78 Frontpage	61
06/16/25	Walmart	$66	5

Community Reviews

This 512GB SanDisk GamePLAY microSD Express card is aimed at Switch 2 storage, where the Express format is required and much faster than regular microSD cards. The price is still high, but it is described as far below earlier Express card pricing and a better balance than the first wave of options. Sold and shipped by Walmart, it also carries less counterfeit worry than third party listings. The main caveat is that Express cards are a different standard, so compatibility matters, and the card is still expensive compared with non Express alternatives. A practical pick if you need Switch 2 storage now.

The card is positioned as a Switch 2 requirement because microSD Express uses the express-card interface.
rvdnsx m0rality
The deal price is framed as a meaningful discount versus earlier Express pricing that was at least double.
JimPickens BloodGain
The listing is reported as sold and shipped by Walmart, which can reduce uncertainty about authenticity.
acerunner
Some buyers expect larger Express capacities to go on sale later if storage needs are not urgent.
Cheesecycle

The $98 price is described as quite pricey compared with earlier 512GB Express pricing.
Shogun749 tkshiu
Compatibility concerns appear serious because the card reportedly does not work on any device.
Von32
Counterfeit risk is raised because fake SanDisk cards are reportedly widespread and buyers question third-party sourcing.
FaithfulLlama731
Return acceptance is flagged as the main practical risk, regardless of which seller is involved.
bearstampede

Common Questions (3)

$98 is described as much lower than earlier Express-card pricing, with similar cards previously running at least double that and 1TB options often around $130-$180. It is still considered pricey compared with older non-Express 512GB cards, which were far cheaper.
Shogun749 drsnowmon tkshiu JimPickens
It is sold and shipped by Walmart, which makes it a safer buy than a third-party marketplace listing. The main concern raised is return acceptance rather than authenticity, since counterfeit SanDisk cards are common.
FaithfulLlama731 bearstampede acerunner
Yes, microSD Express is the required card type for Switch 2, and this card is made for devices that support the Express interface. Regular microSD/UHS cards are a different technology and are not the same thing.
rvdnsx m0rality

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46 Comments

Recoman

Jun 15, 2026 11:21 PM

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RecomanJun 15, 2026 11:21 PM

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Quote from JimPickens

I remember having the Samsung P9 512gb in my Amazon cart for $75 after black Friday and seeing it slowly climbing every week. It is now at $200 haha.

Yeah, feels like just yesterday. I almost bought the 1TB Lexar Express when Switch 2 was first announced for like $130 but I have had bad luck with Lexars in the past and opted in to try another brand. That sold out and people could not get that for like months after via Amazon. Lol

stacks3000

Jun 16, 2026 7:22 AM

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Joined Nov 2014

stacks3000Jun 16, 2026 7:22 AM

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Quote from tkshiu

512gb were about $35 in early 2025. what a shame

I bought 2tb ssd for like 50 bucks 5 years ago. They are now 200. No one cares but you might.

Cheesecycle

Jun 16, 2026 10:29 AM

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Joined Jan 2008

CheesecycleJun 16, 2026 10:29 AM

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Costco has 1TB for $180. I got one on sale for $150 a little while back. I expect they'll go on sale again at some point if you'd like a bigger size and you're not in a hurry.

mwbarrett85

Jun 16, 2026 4:03 PM

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Joined Nov 2023

mwbarrett85Jun 16, 2026 4:03 PM

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Quote from DustoMan

The onn cards at Walmart are still cheaper and work just as well.

My ONN card died after like 3 months and it was a nightmare to get Walmart to issue a refund (they wouldn't replace it for whatever reason). And then I had to spend more to get the same thing. I read lots of other people saying their ONN failed too. Will not buy another.

KensieO

Jun 16, 2026 5:56 PM

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Joined Jul 2021

KensieOJun 16, 2026 5:56 PM

175 Comments

Should be 50 bucks, I got 1.5 tb sd card 3 years ago for 90 bucks. It should go down even more not up

SensibleSofa3552

Jun 16, 2026 9:19 PM

88 Comments

Joined Apr 2023

SensibleSofa3552Jun 16, 2026 9:19 PM

88 Comments

If anyone doesn't mind ebay you could probably find these on it for $70-$80 still. Got mine 512gb there a few months for $55

MikeM8607

Jun 17, 2026 12:48 AM

31 Comments

Joined Mar 2014

MikeM8607Jun 17, 2026 12:48 AM

31 Comments

Yeah pretty sure this card was $78 at my store for months after the switch 2 released and now $20 more is deal. The gaming industry is not in a good place right now.

Jotterbox

Jun 17, 2026 12:42 PM

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Joined Apr 2015

JotterboxJun 17, 2026 12:42 PM

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Quote from bearstampede

Yup, it's gotten to the point that it almost doesn't matter who you buy from; the primary concern is whether they'll accept the return.

A midsize YouTuber just made a video on this matter recently. I Forget the name but if anyone is interested in the scope of the problem just search "fake SanDisk SD cards" on YT will probably make it come up

Cowboyjlove

Jun 17, 2026 1:10 PM

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CowboyjloveJun 17, 2026 1:10 PM

937 Comments

If people would stop buying these overpriced items the prices would fall.

m0rality

Jun 17, 2026 1:12 PM

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m0ralityJun 17, 2026 1:12 PM

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Quote from KensieO

Should be 50 bucks, I got 1.5 tb sd card 3 years ago for 90 bucks. It should go down even more not up

There are no 1.5TB SD Express cards to my knowledge. This is not the same technology opas a microSD card. The express card is superior and has always been more expensive. This card is for specific devices that only use an express card like a Switch 2.

m0rality

Jun 17, 2026 1:13 PM

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m0ralityJun 17, 2026 1:13 PM

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Quote from Cowboyjlove

If people would stop buying these overpriced items the prices would fall.

Not true. The problem is data center demand, not consumer demand.

m0rality

Jun 18, 2026 5:16 PM

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Joined Feb 2017

m0ralityJun 18, 2026 5:16 PM

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Quote from ebolaboi

So buying a bigger MSDC hasn't gone sky high either? As withing this post? LOL

Micro SD Express cards have increased in price. However, you dont "have to buy one". It is optimal to do so. If you look at devices that only came in 512GB or 1 TB+ configurations, the prices have been driven up significantly. Nintendo will only increase by $50 in the US.

Von32

Jun 18, 2026 7:28 PM

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Joined Apr 2010

Von32Jun 18, 2026 7:28 PM

439 Comments

Doesn't work on ANY device.

Anyone else ?

JellyJelly22

Jun 18, 2026 8:16 PM

382 Comments

Joined Nov 2014

JellyJelly22Jun 18, 2026 8:16 PM

382 Comments

i bought 100 shares of SNDK last year at $42, and still have it..

Ak6624

Jun 24, 2026 1:19 AM

169 Comments

Joined Nov 2013

Ak6624Jun 24, 2026 1:19 AM

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Quote from BlueRaccoon1085

Like Amazon they get fakes mixed in with the real ones.

Yeah, I prefer buying directly from factory in China.

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