Nintendo Switch 2: Don't Buy Until You See THIS Memory Card Deal!

Okay, so you managed to snag a Nintendo Switch 2 during the madness of Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Congratulations! Now the *real* game begins: managing that precious storage space. And if you've been holding off on buying a memory card, waiting for the post-holiday price drops, you might be in luck... sort of.

Nintendo Switch 2: Don't Buy Until You See THIS Me...

While a lot of those tempting Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on MicroSD Express cards (you know, the ones the Switch 2 *exclusively* uses) have sadly vanished like ghosts in the machine, there's still one survivor limping along. And it's a pretty good one.

Amazon is *still* offering the 512GB Samsung P9 MicroSD Express card for $74.99. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Is 512GB enough?" Honestly, it depends on how many games you plan on downloading. But for most people, it's a very solid starting point. And let's be real, you're going to need extra storage *eventually*. So, jumping on this price now feels like a smart move, especially considering that’s about as good a price as we expect to see on this card for a while.

Think of it this way: games are only getting bigger, and nobody wants to be constantly deleting and re-downloading their favorites. Plus, a MicroSD Express card is a *fantastic* gift for any Switch 2 owner. I mean, who *wouldn't* appreciate more storage? Just remember, and this is crucial: the Switch 2 *only* works with MicroSD Express cards. Your old standard MicroSD card from the original Switch? Yeah, that's not going to cut it. Don't even try it.

What’s the difference? Speed, primarily. MicroSD Express cards boast significantly faster read and write speeds – up to 800MB/s, compared to the sluggish sub-200MB/s speeds of those older cards. That means faster loading times and a smoother overall gaming experience. Trust me, you'll notice the difference.

Speaking of deals that are hanging on by a thread, I almost forgot! Apparently, Amazon and Walmart, in a fit of post-Cyber Monday generosity (or maybe just inventory clearing?), unexpectedly slashed the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World console bundle by $50, bringing it down from $499 to $449. That deal, incredibly, is *still* active as of this writing. So, if you're on the fence about getting a Switch 2, this might be the push you need. But seriously, don't wait too long. These deals are fleeting, and I'd hate for you to miss out.

*(Disclaimer: I'm just passing along the info. Eric Song, the IGN commerce manager, seems to be the one keeping a close eye on all these deals, so give him a shoutout if you manage to snag one! He's apparently always on the hunt for the best deals, even for himself.)*