SanDisk GamePlay microSD™ Express Card - 256GB

Model Number: SDSQXFN-256G-GN6GN

Power your play with storage designed for your handheld gaming console.

Unlock gameplay from your handheld experience with the SanDisk GamePlay microSD™ Express Card, built for blazing-fast performance and the future of portable play. With SD Express technology and read speeds up to 880MB/s,2 it delivers ultra-responsive loading, and smooth gameplay. Compatible with Nintendo Switch™ 2 and ready for microSD™ Express–equipped devices on the horizon, it offers up to 512GB1 of storage — so your game library stays at your fingertips. Whether you’re diving into favorites or discovering new worlds, the SanDisk GamePlay microSD™ Express Card is made to keep up, now and down the road.

Incredible speed for incredible gaming
Tired of long load times and sluggish downloads? With write speeds up to 650MB/s2 [256GB-512GB capacities1] and read speeds up to 880MB/s,2 you can download, load, and play games faster than ever. And with a sustained speed of 210MB/s2 [256GB - 512GB capacity1], you can keep playing without interruption.

Works with compatible Nintendo Switch™ systems
Built for the future with SD Express performance, the SanDisk GamePlay microSD™ Express card is backwards compatible with microSD™ UHS-I devices. That means you can use it in more compatible gaming systems — from your ROG ALLY to the next-gen Nintendo Switch™ 2. One card. Broad compatibility.

Storage that plays as hard as you do
Game file sizes are only getting bigger, which means limited storage fills up fast. With up to 512GB1 of space, you can store up to 46 games,5 so there’s no need to delete old favorites just to make room for new ones.

Next-level Thermal Management
Extended gaming sessions can push your device to the limit. Sandisk ThermAdapt™ technology helps prevent overheating with a specially designed enclosure and controller that uses dynamic adaptive thermal management.

By your side for every Quest
Drops, bumps, and daily wear can put your storage — and your progress — at risk. Engineered for extreme durability and backed by a lifetime limited warranty,4 the SanDisk GamePlay microSD™ Express Card helps you keep your game going seamlessly.

The microSD™ card with SSD performance
Most memory cards can’t keep up with the speed and performance demands of handheld gaming. With the power of a PCIe® Gen 3-NVMe™ interface, the SanDisk GamePlay microSD™ Express Card is now on par with our entry level portable SSD,6 delivering turbocharged performance for your handheld console.

Model Number: SDSQXFN-256G-GN6GN