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Gaming Hardware

Rarely used microSD Express cards sell out in Japan after Switch 2 unveiling

Nintendo Switch 2 requires microSD Express, which only SanDisk and Lexar currently offer

Bottom line: The SD Express standard for memory cards initially debuted in 2018 but has seen virtually no use because most devices don't meet its bandwidth specifications. The Nintendo Switch 2 might be the first widely available product that requires microSD Express, and its unveiling has already sparked a substantial sales spike for the format.

Full story By Daniel Sims, April 11, 2025, 8:17 AM

Electronics

Lexar's new SD 8.0 card is fast, but no devices fully support it

A dead format? Some believe so

By Shawn Knight, September 17, 2024, 12:33 PM

Hardware Electronics

Lexar unveils the world's first SD cards made of 316 stainless steel

They carry an IP68 rating, too

By Zo Ahmed, September 9, 2024, 11:20 AM

microSD and SD Card Buying Guide: Speed Classes & What to Buy

FEATURE By TechSpot Staff, February 26, 2024, 1:06 AM TechSpot Electronics

Portable flash memory has never been more versatile, and you will be pleasantly surprised by the widespread availability of high-speed, large-capacity microSD and SD cards these days. In this guide, we explain all the speed classes, plus give you handy buying recommendations.