PNY Reveals microSD™ Express microSD Flash Memory Cards for the Latest microSD Express Host Devices Including Nintendo Switch® 2
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today PNY® unveiled the PNY microSD™ Express Flash Memory Cards, essential for upgrading new generation microSD™ Express gaming devices like Nintendo Switch® 2. Equipped with cutting edge microSD Express technology that is up to 4.4x faster than standard UHS-I microSD cards, these new cards are ideal for ultra-high performance gaming demands while maintaining backwards compatibility across current gaming consoles and microSD devices. Available now for purchase through pny.com or amazon.com, with other retailer availability coming soon.3,4
Unbeatable Performance
Experience blazing-fast downloads with PNY microSD™ Express Flash Memory Cards. Next generation microSD Express technology unleashes superspeed capabilities on PNY cards with performance up to up to 890MB/s and write speeds up to 750MB/s – up to 4.4 times faster than standard UHS-I microSD cards. With this substantially improved performance, accomplish lightning-fast game loads and a supremely smooth gaming experience.3
Elevated Gaming Experience
Elevate your gaming with PNY microSD™ Express Cards, crafted for top-tier performance and next-level gameplay. Engineered with PCIe Gen3 x1 microSD technology to achieve incredible microSD performance to keep up with even the most demanding games, reduce load times to start gaming faster and explore immersive worlds with extreme resolution. With up to 256GB, expand Nintendo Switch® 2 storage space up to double and have more space to save AAA gaming titles. Spend less time waiting and more time playing!2,3
Next Generation Gaming Ready
Compatible with microSD Express host devices including Nintendo Switch® 2. Upgrade your flash memory card collection and ensure you're equipped with superspeed storage solutions crucial for next gen gaming technology. Reap the benefits of PNY's top-tier gaming solution without sacrificing support for your current favorite devices. PNY microSD™ Express Cards maintain backwards compatibility with UHS-I and UHS-II host devices at UHS-I/UHS-II speeds, so gamers can continue playing on their preferred consoles.5
Stay Cool Under Pressure
Meticulously engineered to keep up high performance, PNY microSD Express cards are crafted to stay cool under pressure with unique heat dissipation designs maximizing cooling efficiency. Built-in microSD thermal monitoring combined with intuitive adaptive technology automatically adjusts to optimize temperature and keeps the microSD running efficiently. Let PNY microSD express do the work for you to maximize the thermal performance of your expandable storage. Stay cool, game on, and keep your focus on the heat of battle.
Ultimate microSD Express Durability
Rigorously tested for ultimate durability, rest assured that PNY microSD™ Express Cards are innovated to endure. These cards are magnet proof, shock proof, temperature proof, waterproof, drop proof, X-Ray proof, wear-out proof, and even humidity proof. Backed by a lifetime limited warranty, maintain peace of mind knowing that your extensive gaming collection is secure with PNY microSD™ Express.6,7
Product Specifications:
- Capacities: 128GB-256GB2
- Format: microSDXC™
- Interface: PCIe Gen3x1 UHS-I
- Speed Class: Class 10, U3
- Video Speed Class: V30
- App Performance: A1
- Read Performance: Up to 890MB/s3
- Write Speed: Up to 750MB/s3
- Compatibility: microSD™ Express host devices including Nintendo Switch® 2. Backwards compatible with microSD UHS-I and UHS-II devices4,5
Product Availability
PNY microSD™ Express Flash Memory Cards are available now at the SRP's below; contact a PNY account manager for details or purchase through www.pny.com or www.amazon.com
- 128GB: $44.99
- 256GB: $55.99
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About PNY Technologies
Create, store, and game with PNY. Established in 1985, PNY Technologies®, Inc. celebrates 40 years as a trusted global technology leader, and a manufacturer and supplier of NVIDIA® GeForce® Consumer and Professional GPU solutions, Flash Memory Cards, USB Flash Drives, Solid State Drives, and Computer Memory Upgrade Modules. Designed for casual and professional gamers, creators, tech enthusiasts, and hobbyists; the company's broad portfolio of reliable, cutting-edge technology products enhances digital experiences at work, home, and on the go.
Headquartered in the USA, PNY maintains facilities in North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Latin America.
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(2) For Flash Media Devices, 1 megabyte = 1 million bytes; 1 gigabyte = 1 billion bytes. Actual useable capacity may vary. Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus is not available for data storage.
(3) 256GB up to 890MB/s read speed, up to 750MB/s write speed. 128GB up to 890MB/s read speed, up to 550MB/s write speed. Requires compatible host device capable of reaching such speeds. Performance and photo/video support (eg, "full HD") may vary depending on the host devices, user's settings and configurations.
(4) Compatible with devices with a microSDXC™/microSDUC™ card slot, & microSD™ Express host devices including Nintendo Switch® 2.
(5) Compatible with UHS-II & UHS-I devices at UHS-II & UHS-I speeds.
(6) For full details visit www.pny.com
(7) Based on internal and external testing. Results may vary based on user conditions, for details see https://www.pny.com/Durability-Flash-Cards. PNY warranty terms and conditions apply.
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