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Unleash your creative potential and dive into new experiences with SanDisk microSD Express works with Nintendo Switch 2, the next-gen microSD card for those who refuse to settle. 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 Card (sold separately)—up to 4.4 times faster than our fastest microSD UHS-I cards. 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.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.SanDisk microSD Express cards work with current microSD UHS-I and UHS-II devices, supporting up to 5.3K video and 10MP RAW image capture. SanDisk ThermA 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.
  • Key Specs
    • Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
    • Maximum Read Speed: 880 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
    • Maximum Write Speed: 650 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
    • Memory Card Format: microSDXC
  • General
    • Brand: SanDisk
    • Model Number: SDSQXFN-256G-GN4NN
    • Product Name: Express 256GB microSD PCIe 3.1 NVMe UHS-I Memory Card works with Nintendo Switch 2
    • Color: Black/Red
  • Capacity
    • Storage Capacity: 256 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
  • Speed
    • Maximum Read Speed: 880 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
    • Maximum Write Speed: 650 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
    • SD Bus Mode: UHS-I
    • SD Speed Class: Class 10
    • UHS Speed Class: U3
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 0.59 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 0.43 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 0.03 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 0.96 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: Lifetime Limited
    • Warranty - Labor: Lifetime Limited
  • Other
    • UPC: 619659202064

Unleash your creative potential and dive into new experiences with SanDisk microSD Express works with Nintendo Switch 2, the next-gen microSD card for those who refuse to settle. 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 Card (sold separately)—up to 4.4 times faster than our fastest microSD UHS-I cards. 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.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.SanDisk microSD Express cards work with current microSD UHS-I and UHS-II devices, supporting up to 5.3K video and 10MP RAW image capture. SanDisk ThermA 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.

  • Ready for tomorrow: A PCIe 3.1 NVMe interface and a standard microSD UHS-I interface make this card compatible with today’s devices and primed for future superspeed products.
  • Exponentially faster performance: 256GB microSD Express cards deliver up to 880MB/s read speeds, up to 650MB/s write speeds, and 210MB/s sustained write speeds, when used with SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card (sold separately).
  • A massive time-saver: A microSD Express card reduces your wait time significantly. When paired with the SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card (sold separately), it saves you up to 2.8 minutes transferring 60 minutes of 4K UHD video shot at 30 fps and up to 2.9 minutes transferring 2,000 10MP RAW photos.And transfer a 2-hour HD movie that has been downloaded from a streaming site to the microSD Express card in less than 3.5 seconds.
  • Durability you can count on: Adventure without worry knowing the microSD Express cards, like our standard microSD cards, are waterproof, temperature-proof, humidity-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof, magnetic-proof, x-ray proof, and wear-out proof. And SanDisk ThermAdapt helps keep devices from overheating with a specially designed enclosure and controller that uses dynamic adaptive thermal management.
  • Trust us with your content: SanDisk knows microSD Express inside and out. We helped initiate the standard and continue to drive its development to this day, just as we led development of the microSD, microSD UHS-I, and microSD UHS-II card formats. We use proprietary Flash Management Techniques to produce highly stable memory. And we back the cards with a lifetime limited warranty.
  • Full file recovery: Nothing satisfies quite like capturing the right shot or scene, and nothing frustrates more than accidentally deleting it. With the included RescuePRO Deluxe file recovery software offer, you can recover files free of charge for two full years.
Whats Included
  • Express 256GB microSD PCIe 3.1 NVMe UHS-I Memory Card

Q: Does this card come with any software?

A: Yes, it includes RescuePRO Deluxe file recovery software, offering free file recovery for two years.

Q: How does SanDisk ThermAdapt help with device performance?

A: SanDisk ThermAdapt helps prevent overheating with a special enclosure and an adaptive thermal controller.

Q: What are the read and write speeds of this microSD card?

A: This microSD Express card offers read speeds up to 880MB/s and write speeds up to 650MB/s when used with the SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express Dual Card (sold separately).

Q: How durable is this card?

A: This microSD Express card is waterproof, temperature-proof, humidity-proof, drop-proof, shock-proof, magnetic-proof, x-ray proof, and wear-out proof.

Q: Is this microSD card compatible with older devices?

A: Yes, it works with current microSD UHS-I and UHS-II devices, supporting up to 5.3K video and 10MP RAW image capture.

Q: What is the storage capacity of this card?

A: This card has a storage capacity of 256 gigabytes.

Q: What’s up webheads? Is this microSD Express card supported for Switch 2 games?

A: Hi, Thank you for contacting us. Please know that the SanDisk Express microSD PCIe 3.1 NVMe UHS-I card is expected to be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2. We also suggest connecting with the host device manufacturer's support for more compatibility information.

Q: Will this come in 1tb soon?

A: Hi, thank you for showing your interest. At the moment, the SanDisk microSD Express card is available in capacities up to 512GB. We understand the interest in the 1TB version, and while it hasn't been officially announced yet, we recommend keeping an eye out and staying tuned to our official store and channels for any future updates or product launch announcements.

SanDisk - Express 256GB microSD PCIe 3.1 NVMe UHS-I Memory Card works with Nintendo Switch 2

Model: SDSQXFN-256G-GN4NN
SKU: 6619200
$72.99
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