Nintendo Switch 2 is so popular that even MicroSD cards are rapidly selling out
Nintendo Switch 2 is so popular that even MicroSD cards are rapidly selling out
by HatingGeoffry
49 Comments
WasabiSyn
I saw the 1TB Micro SD Express cards in stock last night for a good while. I kinda regret not buying it then and there since it was sold out today. Lesson learned for next time I guess.
Desperate_Cucumber_9
I’m waiting for Samsung/SanDisk. I don’t trust Lexar enough.
Lucambacamba
Scalpers, a possible global recession, and people trying to get ahead of the scalpers.
barbietattoo
Absolutely the last thing on my list to buy regarding switch 2
sweetcinnamonpunch
The only thing I couldn’t find anywhere, but since I’m almost all physical, I guess I can wait.
bobombking
i dont need the cards just yet. all i want is my dearly beloved mario kart world and i will be happy until the next 3d mario comes out
AtomicBLB
People are wild. But then again I added 500gb to my Steamdeck the week I got it despite not filling the main storage yet. I’ll use that space *eventually*.
Hot_Cheese650
The switch 2 have more than enough internal storage for a while before the new SD express cards are needed. Just wait a few years and the price will come down.
anirdb
This is absolutely not the right way to read the situation. These Micro SD Express cards are basically in extremely limited supply because there’s almost no use case for them. That’s all. It’s not that Switch 2 is so popular that millions are hoarding these sd express cards.
neodraykl
Never buy storage you don’t need RIGHT NOW. Either prices will go down, or something faster will come out.
smackythefrog
I think they’re being bought up to be scalped. I’d have to check price history like Camel3x but if we know scalpers…..
Brees504
1. It’s probably mostly scalpers
2. No one knew what a microSD express was until 2 weeks ago lol
QuizMasterX
Storage on release is enough for me as I’m only interested in only a few games the first year. And still have a slew of switch 1 titles that still need playing
depwnz
Those with a backlog as long as mine don’t need any SD card.
SilverThaHedgehog
Popularity is irrelevant when scalpers are the only ones trying to get the pre orders.
Every person given an opportunity to “test” the system has been someone who gets their pockets filled by playing these systems.
You all have fun. I’ll wait.
rexshen
Doubt I will need one anytime soon since the starting storage size is pretty good. Probably get one later when express is cheaper and bigger games are on the switch 2.
Falleen
I managed to get an order in on a 256 Sandisk Express to double the switch’s data effectively, but its stuck on “order received”, but it did let me check out with it at the time. I did swarm to amazon right after the direct though.
luckyvonstreetz
The switch 2 comes with 256 gb of storage so I’m not gonna need that microSD card, maybe after a couple of years.
Keaten88
I’m not gonna get FOMO’d here, 256 is plenty for the first few months-year with how small Nintendo games are and my physical preference, SD cards go down in price fast, so I’m not worried.
De_Sham
So much for the lower the price crowd 😂
ImissedZeraora
That doesn’t say much unless you know the amount sold… Stock could’ve been 500.
I hope everyone is buying Micro SD Express cards and not regular Micro SD cards because they won’t work on Switch 2. Just the express ones.
navHelper
How much of this is people also trying to get ahead of tariffs?
pisomojado101
Misleading title. MicroSD Express cards are selling out. There haven’t been many of those produced to begin with.
ShoppingAfter9598
Good thing I bought my 1.5tb that I use for my ROG Ally X a long time ago!
EmmaNielsen
Some people are 100 % digital only. My steamdeck has 4tb and i use a lot of it.
I’ve 0 physical switch games, i think i bought over 20 game vouchers throughout the years.
tbh I wanted an express card, but i found out that they don’t make 2tb yet. at best it’s 1 tb. so i’ll wait.
Cyndakill88
This is where the scammers are trying to get a pound of flesh. Buy up the storage upgrade for a massive markup on price
DrVagax
lmao betting already many just buy standard MicroSD’s while the switch 2 needs MicroSD Express cards
trumparegis
But reddit and xitter told me that the console and its library was way overpriced and it would flop like the Wii U? Almost as if Nintendo hires statisticians to accurately price their products based on factors such as IP value and demand
superyoshiom
I’ve got a PC so I pretty much exclusively use my Switch for first-party games, which are pretty small. So I doubt I’ll be needing this.
Suspicious-Call2084
Scalpers doing scalping.
thedinobot1989
I mean they’re selling out because they’re about to get even more expensive
brandont04
The new cards are too expensive. 512gb is shown for $100. Definitely waiting for prices to drop.
Dreyfus2006
Man I hate “gaming journalism.” A proper title should be “MicroSDs in low supply due to demand for Nintendo Switch 2.”
smitherenesar
You should update the title to say “MicroSD Express”. Nobody knew what that was until a couple weeks ago
VonTreece
I was trying to get one and then realized the 250gb sd included is plenty to get me started. Pricing should go down and availability up in the future.
Bidoof2017
Ain’t no way there’s gonna be enough stock to meet demand. Scalpers gonna scalp. $450 USD with no game included. I’m good, I’ll wait
Financial_Exit_7710
Is that fr
TattooedAndSad
It’s only scalpers lol
ultraMightydillo
eh i don’t think i will get it anytime soon
Momo2318
In the article it says traditional micro sd cards work, witch is wrong. Dumbasses needed to get there info straight.
GamingOdditiez
I had my eye on micro sd express a few months back after hearing a rumour switch 2 would be using them. At that time SanDisk express 256gb was £75.
I ordered one after the direct for £70 and it said 1 to 2 weeks shipping. And in that time, I managed to get an order for the same card for £49 and a pre-order for the nintendo branded one for 49.99.
I’ve cancelled my original and I’ll get the £49 or nintendo branded one… both are showing they now won’t ship until launch or around launch, so whatever comes first.
But the real reason I say this is to show that these actually have come down in price over the last few months, I’m not sure how much cheaper they will be before I run out of system space so might be better to grab one just to be safe if you think you’ll run out within a couple of weeks or months.
GuruAskew
But what about the memes
ParticularAd4371
hmmm, so if you were a scalper right now, and your thinking to yourself “well if i can’t get hold of some switch 2’s, how else can i make some money from this?”
…
Buying up storage cards on bulk would probably be the next best thing right?
I’m not saying Switch 2 won’t be popular at launch, but i just think there might be other reasons as to why microsd cards are rapidly selling out…
Zetaro_Angelwing
I’m only getting a switch 2 for my mother and she’s really only gonna play Mario kart world. She MIGHT play a few of the other games but that’ll be in the far future and by then there’ll be plenty of microSD cards.
I’m completely fine with others getting them for people who are planning on getting multiple games. 👍👍👍
HBPhilly1
Prolly being scalped
RaiJolt2
I actually bought an sd card along with xenoblade X for my main switch and or switch 2 when I get it. So I guess I was ahead of the curve 🥺
grounndhog101
I thought they weren’t necessarily “rapidly selling out” it was more of a “we don’t have a big supply of these”
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I saw the 1TB Micro SD Express cards in stock last night for a good while. I kinda regret not buying it then and there since it was sold out today. Lesson learned for next time I guess.
I’m waiting for Samsung/SanDisk. I don’t trust Lexar enough.
Scalpers, a possible global recession, and people trying to get ahead of the scalpers.
Absolutely the last thing on my list to buy regarding switch 2
The only thing I couldn’t find anywhere, but since I’m almost all physical, I guess I can wait.
i dont need the cards just yet. all i want is my dearly beloved mario kart world and i will be happy until the next 3d mario comes out
People are wild. But then again I added 500gb to my Steamdeck the week I got it despite not filling the main storage yet. I’ll use that space *eventually*.
The switch 2 have more than enough internal storage for a while before the new SD express cards are needed. Just wait a few years and the price will come down.
This is absolutely not the right way to read the situation. These Micro SD Express cards are basically in extremely limited supply because there’s almost no use case for them. That’s all. It’s not that Switch 2 is so popular that millions are hoarding these sd express cards.
Never buy storage you don’t need RIGHT NOW. Either prices will go down, or something faster will come out.
I think they’re being bought up to be scalped. I’d have to check price history like Camel3x but if we know scalpers…..
1. It’s probably mostly scalpers
2. No one knew what a microSD express was until 2 weeks ago lol
Storage on release is enough for me as I’m only interested in only a few games the first year. And still have a slew of switch 1 titles that still need playing
Those with a backlog as long as mine don’t need any SD card.
Popularity is irrelevant when scalpers are the only ones trying to get the pre orders.
Every person given an opportunity to “test” the system has been someone who gets their pockets filled by playing these systems.
You all have fun. I’ll wait.
Doubt I will need one anytime soon since the starting storage size is pretty good. Probably get one later when express is cheaper and bigger games are on the switch 2.
I managed to get an order in on a 256 Sandisk Express to double the switch’s data effectively, but its stuck on “order received”, but it did let me check out with it at the time. I did swarm to amazon right after the direct though.
The switch 2 comes with 256 gb of storage so I’m not gonna need that microSD card, maybe after a couple of years.
I’m not gonna get FOMO’d here, 256 is plenty for the first few months-year with how small Nintendo games are and my physical preference, SD cards go down in price fast, so I’m not worried.
So much for the lower the price crowd 😂
That doesn’t say much unless you know the amount sold… Stock could’ve been 500.
Wonderful! Here’s hoping console release isn’t gonna sell out.
I hope everyone is buying Micro SD Express cards and not regular Micro SD cards because they won’t work on Switch 2. Just the express ones.
How much of this is people also trying to get ahead of tariffs?
Misleading title. MicroSD Express cards are selling out. There haven’t been many of those produced to begin with.
Good thing I bought my 1.5tb that I use for my ROG Ally X a long time ago!
Some people are 100 % digital only. My steamdeck has 4tb and i use a lot of it.
I’ve 0 physical switch games, i think i bought over 20 game vouchers throughout the years.
tbh I wanted an express card, but i found out that they don’t make 2tb yet. at best it’s 1 tb. so i’ll wait.
This is where the scammers are trying to get a pound of flesh. Buy up the storage upgrade for a massive markup on price
lmao betting already many just buy standard MicroSD’s while the switch 2 needs MicroSD Express cards
But reddit and xitter told me that the console and its library was way overpriced and it would flop like the Wii U? Almost as if Nintendo hires statisticians to accurately price their products based on factors such as IP value and demand
I’ve got a PC so I pretty much exclusively use my Switch for first-party games, which are pretty small. So I doubt I’ll be needing this.
Scalpers doing scalping.
I mean they’re selling out because they’re about to get even more expensive
The new cards are too expensive. 512gb is shown for $100. Definitely waiting for prices to drop.
Man I hate “gaming journalism.” A proper title should be “MicroSDs in low supply due to demand for Nintendo Switch 2.”
You should update the title to say “MicroSD Express”. Nobody knew what that was until a couple weeks ago
I was trying to get one and then realized the 250gb sd included is plenty to get me started. Pricing should go down and availability up in the future.
Ain’t no way there’s gonna be enough stock to meet demand. Scalpers gonna scalp. $450 USD with no game included. I’m good, I’ll wait
Is that fr
It’s only scalpers lol
eh i don’t think i will get it anytime soon
In the article it says traditional micro sd cards work, witch is wrong. Dumbasses needed to get there info straight.
I had my eye on micro sd express a few months back after hearing a rumour switch 2 would be using them. At that time SanDisk express 256gb was £75.
I ordered one after the direct for £70 and it said 1 to 2 weeks shipping. And in that time, I managed to get an order for the same card for £49 and a pre-order for the nintendo branded one for 49.99.
I’ve cancelled my original and I’ll get the £49 or nintendo branded one… both are showing they now won’t ship until launch or around launch, so whatever comes first.
But the real reason I say this is to show that these actually have come down in price over the last few months, I’m not sure how much cheaper they will be before I run out of system space so might be better to grab one just to be safe if you think you’ll run out within a couple of weeks or months.
But what about the memes
hmmm, so if you were a scalper right now, and your thinking to yourself “well if i can’t get hold of some switch 2’s, how else can i make some money from this?”
…
Buying up storage cards on bulk would probably be the next best thing right?
I’m not saying Switch 2 won’t be popular at launch, but i just think there might be other reasons as to why microsd cards are rapidly selling out…
I’m only getting a switch 2 for my mother and she’s really only gonna play Mario kart world. She MIGHT play a few of the other games but that’ll be in the far future and by then there’ll be plenty of microSD cards.
I’m completely fine with others getting them for people who are planning on getting multiple games. 👍👍👍
Prolly being scalped
I actually bought an sd card along with xenoblade X for my main switch and or switch 2 when I get it. So I guess I was ahead of the curve 🥺
I thought they weren’t necessarily “rapidly selling out” it was more of a “we don’t have a big supply of these”