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SanDisk launches 1TB microSD Express card for Switch 2
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Key Points:
- SanDisk quietly showcased a 1TB microSD Express card at Gamescom, entering the market later than competitors like Lexar, which already offers similar cards for devices such as the Switch 2.
- The card is priced steeply due to ongoing memory shortages, listed at nearly €500 in Germany and around $359 in the US, making it a costly addition for gamers needing expanded storage.
- Despite being listed on SanDisk's website, the 1TB card is not yet available for direct consumer purchase, with only sales inquiries for retailers currently possible.
- The microSD Express card supports multiple devices beyond the Switch 2, including certain laptops and gaming handhelds, with speeds of up to 880MB/s read and 800MB/s write.
- High storage demands from large games like Final Fantasy XIV highlight the significant cost implications of using such high-capacity cards, especially given Nintendo's warnings about frequent game deletion and re-download practices.
