TEAMGROUP's new MicroSD Express Card gives Switch 2 gamers up to 1TB of additional storage

With the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, we've not only seen the console deliver a significant boost to performance and image quality, thanks to its more powerful NVIDIA hardware, but also improvements to loading times and browsing the Nintendo eShop, thanks to faster memory and storage.

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The only downside to the improved speed of the Switch 2 is that it no longer supports standard microSD cards for expanded storage; the console only supports newer microSD Express cards. The reason for this is simple: speed. microSD Express cards utilize the same PCIe and NVMe interfaces as high-end SSD storage, which enables speeds to increase from around 100 MB/s to an impressive 800 MB/s.

So, for those out there with a brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 console looking to expand their storage capacity for more game installs, you'll need a high-speed solution like the new TEAMGROUP APEX SD7.1 microSD Express Card available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB capacities.

TEAMGROUP APEX SD7.1 microSD Express Cards deliver read and write speeds of up to 800 MB/s and 700 MB/s, respectively. This means that, in addition to being perfect for the Switch 2, they're also fantastic for recording devices thanks to Video Speed Class V30 certification and 4K UHD video recording support.

There's no word on pricing and availability yet, but we assume the 1TB variant won't come cheap. Similar to standard NVMe SSDs, the lower and mid-tier capacity options offer the best value for money. Either way, TEAMGROUP APEX SD7.1 microSD Express Cards are something to keep an eye on as they also come with a "limited lifetime warranty" and are resistant to "water, shock, X-rays, static electricity, and extreme temperatures."