{"id":88124,"date":"2026-09-26T20:56:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T12:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=88124"},"modified":"2026-09-26T20:56:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T12:56:05","slug":"save-on-microsd-express-cards-for-your-switch-2-ahead-of-ocarina-of-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=88124","title":{"rendered":"Save On MicroSD Express Cards For Your Switch 2 Ahead of Ocarina of Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">After installing the likes of Final Fantasy XIV Online, Elden Ring, Fire Emblem, and Diablo IV on my Switch 2, it felt like it was bursting at the seams. Thankfully, while microSD Express cards are more expensive than their non-Express counterparts, they are on sale. We&#8217;ve found loads for our latest UK deals roundup, alongside a whole bunch of incredible discounts on Corsair hardware, like gaming mice, headsets, and more. Check everything we&#8217;ve found out just below.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Early Prime Day Deals On Corsair Hardware<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">One of the big benefits of Prime Day is that, if you\u2019re a Prime member, you don\u2019t have to do anything to lock in the best prices. And with the price of just about everything climbing in recent years (thanks, AI), this could be an ideal time to grab some new PC components or peripherals from Corsair and its other brands like Elgato.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Ahead of the big day, here are some of our picks for budget-savvy gamers and PC enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">With the caveat that deals are only likely to get even better come Prime Day, the first deal that caught our eye was Corsair\u2019s Sabre v2 Pro mouse.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">It\u2019s got a 33,000 DPI sensor inside and an 8,000Hz polling rate, but it\u2019s also impressively lightweight with a sort of skeletal design that means the magnesium alloy slides around your desk or pad like butter.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Despite that, it has a battery life of up to 120 hours on a single charge. If you\u2019re interested, <u>it\u2019s seeing a 17% discount<\/u>. It\u2019s now \u00a399.99, down from \u00a3119.99.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Sticking with peripherals, you can <u>save 30% on the Corsair VOID v2 Wireless Gaming Headset<\/u> in the Carbon colorway, netting you a Dolby Atmos headset with a 70-hour battery for just \u00a369.99 instead of \u00a399.99.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">The Best microSD Express Card Deals for Switch 2<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The <u>Nintendo Switch 2<\/u> has been part of our lives for a year and a half at this point, and if you\u2019re anything like me, you\u2019re still reaching for it regularly.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The only thing that\u2019s made it tricky to keep up with all the awesome new games like <u>Fire Emblem: Fortune\u2019s Weave<\/u> and third-party ports like <u>Elden Ring<\/u> has been finding room on the console &#8211; or investing in a microSD card. With that in mind (and having picked up a 512GB option just last week), I wanted to make it easier for you, the discerning IGN reader, to expand your storage. Here are the best microSD Express deals around right now.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Looking to double your Switch 2\u2019s storage space? Then you can pick up the <u>Lexar PLAY PRO microSD Express card<\/u>, with 256GB of storage for \u00a359.99.<\/p>\n<div id=\"242674\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"242674\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-303513100 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"PLAY PRO microSD Express card 256GB\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/20\/256gb-1789938468430.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/20\/256gb-1789938468430.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">Lexar PLAY PRO microSD Express card 256GB<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3027214138 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\" disabled=\"\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>0<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">That\u2019s a 25% discount from the RRP of \u00a379.99, and it marks the best option if you want to keep some money left over for new releases like the Ocarina of Time Remake.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">If you\u2019ve got a lot of games, or just a few with massive file sizes, then a 512GB card is a great option, letting you triple your Switch 2\u2019s capacity in one satisfying click.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"242675\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"242675\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-303513100 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"microSD Express Card 512GB\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/20\/512gb-1789938460076.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/20\/512gb-1789938460076.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">SANDISK microSD Express Card 512GB<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3027214138 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\" disabled=\"\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>0<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The <u>SANDISK microSD Express Card 512GB<\/u> is the one I picked up, and it\u2019s \u00a3120.86 right now, discounted down from \u00a3133.99. One to keep an eye on for Prime Day next month, methinks.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Finally, if you want to multiply your Switch 2 storage by five, then good news: you can grab a 1TB microSD Express card (insert \u201cyou can fit so many Marios in this thing\u201d meme).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"242676\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"242676\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-303513100 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"PLAY PRO microSD Express card 1TB\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/20\/1tb-1789938413341.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/20\/1tb-1789938413341.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">Lexar PLAY PRO microSD Express card 1TB<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3027214138 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\" disabled=\"\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>0<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">In all seriousness, the discount is slim, but you\u2019ll be set for the remainder of the generation, even with hefty games like Monster Hunter Wilds, The Witcher 3\u2019s Switch 2 version, and much more to come.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">If you\u2019re interested, it\u2019ll set you back \u00a3270.99, reduced by \u00a39, for a <u>Lexar PLAY PRO microSD Express 1TB<\/u>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-cy=\"title3\" class=\"title3 jsx-12333944 jsx-3517023867\">Why microSD Express?<\/h3>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">If you\u2019re looking to expand your storage, your memory card needs to meet the microSD Express standard, meaning your old Switch 1 card won\u2019t just \u201cplug and go\u201d.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">That\u2019s a nuisance, but Nintendo says it&#8217;s down to transfer speeds. Given how much more powerful the console is than its 2017 predecessor, it seems the larger games need the increased bandwidth to run properly on the new hybrid system.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Nintendo Switch 2<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"242814\">\n<div class=\"jsx-3980863763 catalog-wrapper\"><span data-cy=\"productcard-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"242814\" data-cy=\"solo-product-card\" class=\"solo-product SoloProduct_solo-product__r2_WP\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-303513100 jsx-3341285356 product-card SoloProduct_product-card__JSk8u\">\n<div class=\"product-thumbnail jsx-2285132617 SoloProduct_image__vqG4e\"><img alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2 Console\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-1809694635 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/24\/hs99tpxw8aalsfi-1790243460678.jpg?width=220&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/assets-prd.ignimgs.com\/2026\/09\/24\/hs99tpxw8aalsfi-1790243460678.jpg?width=220&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2827240024 name balanced\">Nintendo Switch 2 Console<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3027214138 jsx-3347269829 icon-button catalog-upvote SoloProduct_catalog-upvote__FWsVx centered disabled\" type=\"button\" title=\"Vote\" aria-label=\"Vote\" data-cy=\"catalog-upvote\" disabled=\"\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-rating-like jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"icon-rating-like\" style=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RatingLike.ea885513.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/p>\n<p>1<\/p>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">If you&#8217;ve yet to pick up a Switch 2, then may I present to you the best deal going right now.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Despite a price rise at the start of September 2026, Nintendo Switch 2 consoles have just dropped to their lowest price ever in the UK.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Both Smyths and Argos are currently selling the popular console for \u00a3354.99, a considerable drop in price compared to the new RRP of \u00a3419.99. That&#8217;s a \u00a365 saving, and a mighty fine deal if I do say so myself. I&#8217;m expecting Amazon to price match this for Prime Day, but for now, head to wherever the offer is available near you.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">While the following is speculative and unconfirmed, it&#8217;s not unreasonable to suggest that this could be a clear-out of stock to make way for the new replaceable battery version of the console confirmed to be launching in Europe this Autumn.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Early Prime Day Deals On Philips Tech<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">You don&#8217;t have to wait until next month and Prime Day for more deals on Philips products, from toothbrushes to razors and shavers. If you\u2019re a Prime member at Amazon, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy a whole host of discounts come that date, but even if you\u2019re not, we\u2019ve spotted some handy deals to help you beat the rush.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">This top deal is a doozy, and one I had to refresh just to make sure it\u2019s not one I dreamt up. The Philips Sonicare 5300 is a sonic toothbrush that offers up to seven times better plaque removal than your standard, non-sonic toothbrush, but the white model is seeing a discount that actually makes it cheaper than some of the Sonicare models that aren\u2019t quite as premium.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><u>It\u2019s now \u00a363 down from \u00a3179.99<\/u>, marking a whopping 65% discount for a product that\u2019ll have a huge impact on your dental hygiene.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\">Magic: The Gathering<\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Prime Day is getting closer, and as sure as death and taxes, Amazon\u2019s sales event is likely to feature some great deals on Magic: The Gathering products.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The long-running card game gets regular price cuts in the UK, but they\u2019re never quite as good as the savings in the US. Thankfully, there are still some worth being aware of, including pre-Prime Day deals on sets from 2026 and the popular Final Fantasy Commander precons. While some of these require a Prime membership, others are available to all, so let us know if you pick anything up!<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">It feels strange to think that Magic\u2019s first Universes Beyond set of 2026 was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.The humble set was smaller than the likes of Marvel\u2019s Super Heroes, and not as fantasy-adjacent as The Hobbit, but it still had some neat reprints and a Turtle in every pack.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">You can save 28% on a bundle including nine Play Boosters, a handy card box, an alt-art card, and a special die. <u>It\u2019s now \u00a343.80, down from \u00a360.99 at Amazon<\/u>.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"author-sign-off\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><span class=\"stack jsx-59817748 jsx-1927875859\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-444076027 jsx-4218469134 profile-thumb jsx-2141281959 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1\"><img alt=\"Lloyd Coombes Avatar\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image profile-thumb-img jsx-249361588 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oystatic.ignimgs.com\/src\/core\/img\/social\/avatars\/system\/soccer.jpg?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 1x, https:\/\/oystatic.ignimgs.com\/src\/core\/img\/social\/avatars\/system\/soccer.jpg?crop=1%3A1&amp;width=56&amp;dpr=2&amp;format=jpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=80 2x\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-3630940851\"><span class=\"stack jsx-2959124702 jsx-702910195 author-sign-off-header\"><\/p>\n<p>Lloyd Coombes<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-1220387432\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 sign-off-text\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in tech, gaming and fitness seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He&#8217;s a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife&#8217;s dismay.<br \/>\n<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/section>\n<p><\/output><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/uk-deals-switch-2-microsd-card-discounts-corsair-gaming-headsets-and-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After installing the likes of Final Fantasy XIV Online, Elden Ring, Fire Emblem, and Diablo IV on my Switch 2, it felt like it was&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":88125,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[800,77,4552,10230,9083,610,255,654],"class_list":["post-88124","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-gadgets-reviews","tag-ahead","tag-cards","tag-express","tag-microsd","tag-ocarina","tag-save","tag-switch","tag-time","wpcat-32-id"],"brizy_media":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88124","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=88124"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88124\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/88125"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=88124"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=88124"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=88124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}