SanDisk microSDXC™ UHS-I Card for Nintendo Switch™ - 256GB, Up to 100MB/s Read; up to 90MB/s Write

SanDisk microSDXC™ UHS-I Card for Nintendo Switch™ - 256GB, Up to 100MB/s Read; up to 90MB/s Write

Q: Why has the price gone up 50%???

You can get other SanDisk 400gb for 50 bucks. And other brands. Don't pay for the word Nintendo

Q: So basically this one only costs more than the generic sd model that sandisk is offering because of the themed nintendo appearance, right?

Yes. Just because they advertise that the speeds may be up to 100mb per second read and 90mb per second write speeds, doesnt mean the card actually runs at those speeds. The Nintendo Switch requires a microsd card rated at UHS-1 speed rating. ANY microsd card you find with this speed rating will work in your Switch. Its simple to tell which cards to look for on the card itself. Bypass the cards that have a 10 with a circle around it--they are too slow. Instead, look for the cards that have an oversized U with the number 1 or 3 inside of it. Its OK if the card has both the circled 10 and the 1 inside of the U as long as the 1 inside of the U is still listed...The $15 128GB "TEAMGROUP Color Card II" I just bought off Amazon is more than fast enough, and is $10 cheaper than this one. So, yes, they are capitalizing on most people just not knowing that any card that meets the UHS-1 rating will work in the Switch.

Q: What makes the "Nitendo Switch" edition special other than the Mushroom?

It's actually mostly the warranty. I found out the hard way when my normal Sandisk card died and I tried to use the 10 year warranty. Apparently the Nintendo Switch isn't covered under the regular warranty because it counts as "a device where the SD card is the primary drive" which are excluded. So if your card dies, tell them it was in a camera or cell phone or something, not the Switch. This card explicitly includes the Switch in the warranty and extends that warranty to life time.

Q: Do you have to use a specific ad card or can you buy any sad card?

Netac SD cards are low cost but surprisingly dependable! Im currently using a Sandisk Ultra 256GB I paid $28 for and its working out fine I have mostly Triple A games and the largest game I currently have is Doom Eternal at 28.3GB. 256GB has gone a long way much better than the 3 64GB cards I ended up buying several months into getting my Switch Lite I should have just bought one 256GB SD card from the get go it was a pain having all my games on 3 seperate 64GB cards.🤣

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Brand
SanDisk
Model Name
MicroSDXC Card
Flash Memory Type
Micro SD
Memory Storage Capacity
256 GB
Compatible Devices
Nintendo
Colour
yellow

⚡Up to 100MB/s read speed

💾256GB storage capacity

🛡️Lifetime limited warranty

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Description

🎮 Power up your Switch with speed and space that gamers crave!

COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT - Ultra-slim design fits perfectly inside your console without adding bulk or weight.
MASSIVE 256 GB STORAGE - Carry your entire Nintendo Switch game library, plus screenshots and videos, all in one sleek card.
BLAZING FAST LOAD TIMES - Experience seamless gameplay with up to 100MB/s read speeds that keep you ahead of the competition.
DURABILITY YOU CAN TRUST - Backed by a lifetime limited warranty, so you stay in the game without worry.
OFFICIALLY LICENSED FOR SWITCH - Guaranteed compatibility and peak performance tailored for your Nintendo Switch system.

The SanDisk microSDXC UHS-I Card is an officially licensed 256GB storage solution for Nintendo Switch, delivering up to 100MB/s read and 90MB/s write speeds. Designed to store extensive game libraries and media, it features a compact form factor and a lifetime limited warranty, ensuring reliable, high-performance gaming on the go.

Specifications

Write Speed	90 Megabytes Per Second
Hardware Interface	microSDXC
Secure Digital Association Speed Class	Class 10
Manufacturer	SanDisk Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, Western Digital UK Ltd, 20F No. 918, Unit B,C,D Middle Huai Hai Zhong Road Shanghai 200020 PRC
UPC	619659173869
Global Trade Identification Number	06196591738690, 00619659173869
Item Height	0.1 Inches
Item Width	0.59 Inches
Standing screen display size	1.5 Centimetres
Product Dimensions	1.09 x 1.5 x 0.25 cm; 5.67 g
Item model number	SDSQXAO-256G-GNCZN
RAM Size	256 GB
Graphics Card Interface	Integrated
Are Batteries Included	No
Lithium Battery Energy Content	2 Kilowatt Hours
Lithium Battery Weight	4.54 g
Number of Lithium Ion Cells	5
Number of Lithium Metal Cells	5
Manufacturer	SanDisk Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co. Ltd
Country of Origin	China
Item Weight	5.66 g

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Why has the price gone up 50%???

So basically this one only costs more than the generic sd model that sandisk is offering because of the themed nintendo appearance, right?

What makes the "Nitendo Switch" edition special other than the Mushroom?

Do you have to use a specific ad card or can you buy any sad card?

Reviews

4.8

All from verified purchases

A**R

Amazing 👌🏼👌🏼

Came quickly and works amazing ❤️❤️❤️ no issues whatsoever. Games load quickly too!

4.06.2025

V**N

Very beautiful

Good product

26.04.2025

R**V

Works well!

Nintendo official licensedGood loading speeds

29.09.2024

G**I

It’s perfect for Nintendo

There is no lag and absolutely good

31.10.2024

A**.

Purchased recently -- Working great !!!

Performance is as expected.

10.01.2025

D**E

Good

Perfection Personified

10.04.2025

N**N

Benchmarked read/write speeds for 64GB variant

Claimed: "Up to" 100MB/s read, 90MB/s writeActual, benchmarked with FIO --ioengine=io_uring, 4k blocks:Random R/W: 2.1MB/sSeq read: 94.8MB/sSeq write: 14.9MB/sRead speeds match up, write speeds do not. Decent microSD card, but there are better ones out there.

6.02.2025

A**V

Nice

In best package and works well

25.10.2024

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