Lexar - 256GB PLAY PRO microSD Express Card, PCIe technology, C10, U3, V30, Full HD, 4K, Up to 900/600 MB/s Memory Card
Features
Revolutionary Performance for the Nintendo Switch™ 2
Thanks to its next-gen tech of PCIe and NVMe interface technologies that deliver up to 900MB/s read speed,¹ the PLAY PRO microSDXC™ Express Card is a stunning 4x faster than typical UHS-I microSD cards – meaning that games load faster and also ensuring a smooth, lag-free experience for your Nintendo Switch 2 and other next-gen handheld gaming devices.
Cut Your Download Times
The PLAY PRO microSDXC™ Express Card also delivers 600MB/s write¹ speeds when paired with the Lexar microSD Express card reader so you can download a AAA game in less time than it'll take you to order a pizza!
Massive Capacity up to 1TB
Some of your favorite games are probably pretty big in file size. Well, with up to 1TB capacity, juggling games just got easier. You can fit approximately 40+ AAA games on the 1TB card (512GB: 20 games; 256GB: 10 games).²
Good for Today, Great for Tomorrow
The PLAY PRO microSDXC™ Express Card is backwards-compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II host devices (at UHS-I speeds) so you can use it with your current handheld gaming consoles – and it's ideal for the Nintendo Switch™ 2.
Protection Built in
The PLAY PRO microSD Express card is IPX7 waterproof, wearproof, temperature-proof, x-ray-proof, vibration-resistant, magnetic-proof, shockproof, and drop-proof.³
Peace of Mind Extras
This card undergoes strict testing in the Lexar Quality Lab and we're so confident in it that it comes with a limited lifetime warranty.⁴ Plus we offer lifetime access to the Lexar Recovery Tool which you can use to restore accidentally deleted and formatted files.
Rigorously Tested
All Lexar products undergo extensive testing in the Lexar Quality Lab, facilities with thousands of different cameras and digital devices to ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability.
Specifications
- Storage Capacity256 gigabytesMaximum Read Speed900 megabytes per secondMaximum Write Speed600 megabytes per secondMemory Card FormatmicroSD Express
Reviews
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
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