Hurry, Prime Day's cheap memory cards are perfect for Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck

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Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:54:53 +0000

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Amazon Prime Day can save you up to 68% on memory cards for your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck or mirrorless camera.

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One of the great Amazon Prime Day traditions is big memory card price cuts, and this year is no different. Whether you own a Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or mirrorless camera, we've picked out all of the best Prime Day memory card bargains but it's worth getting a move on, as these will likely disappear tomorrow.

For Switch and Steam Deck owners, a generous microSD card is a great upgrade to their portable gaming machines. On the Switch, it gives a healthy boost to the somewhat measly internal storage, while on the Steam Deck it remains a better (and cheaper) option than installing an SSD drive.

We've scoured the virtual shelves of Amazon's Prime Day deals to pick out the best options for both below. Not all the capacity options of cards below have received the same level of Prime Day love, so we've highlighted the ones we think offer the best savings based on historical pricing. But you can of course find larger (or smaller) versions by clicking through to the listing.

To make sure photographers don't feel left out, we've also picked out some choice SD card deals for mirrorless cameras. This year, Lexar's cards are offering particularly good value, but as always some SanDisk cards have also dropped down to their lowest-ever prices. Happy memory card shopping - we're certainly planning to pick up a few before the Prime Day deals end later today. Today's best Prime Day memory card deals in the US Nintendo Switch cards (US)

SanDisk Ultra 512GB SD card: $99.99 $46.99 at Amazon
Save $53 - Save over 50% on this 512GB SD card. The Nintendo Switch doesn't have a huge amount of internal memory, so you'll need to plug in an SD card
if you want to download heaps of games to take on the go. You can't go far wrong with this one 512GB will likely take your whole gaming library, and SanDisk is a reliable brand. View Deal

SanDisk microSDXC UHS-1 card (512GB): $129.99 $69.34 at Amazon
Save $60 - SanDisk's licensed Switch cards have some charming designs, including this Animal Crossing-themed number. Unlike the other capacities in this series, this top-capacity 512GB card has been given a big Prime Day discount it's never been cheaper than this and should swallow your whole
game library. View Deal Steam Deck cards (US)

SanDisk Ultra 1TB SD card: $199.99 $109.99 at Amazon
Save $90 - This high-capacity 1TB card has just equalled its lowest-ever price for Prime Day, making it a fine choice for your sizable Steam Deck library. Despite its price, it promises 120MB/s transfer and read speeds, which should mean some solid game-load times. View Deal

Samsung Pro Plus (256GB): $54.99 $27.99 at Amazon
Save $27 - A fine alternative to SanDisk's Ultra series, Samsung's Pro Plus cards are also down to some of their lowest-ever prices this Prime Day. This 256GB card offers particularly good value, offering 160MB/s read speeds and 120MB/s write speeds, and is backed up by a ten-year warranty. View Deal Camera cards (US)

SanDisk 128GB Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-I Card $44.99 $25.99 at Amazon
Save $19 Not all capacities of this card are Prime Day bargains, but this one is it's never been cheaper than this. It served up very solid 90MB/s shooting speeds and 170MB/s transfer speeds. That makes it a fine option for continuous shooting and 4K video, while its tough build (and lifetime warranty) make a it a trustworthy workhorse.

Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II (64GB) $94.99 $56.99 at Amazon
Save $38 There's great value to be found in Lexar's excellent Professional series cards during Prime Day this year. The 2000x line offers very fast read and write speeds (300MB/s and 260MB/s respectively) and this 64GB version equals its lowest-ever price and hasn't been as cheap as this all year. Today's best Prime Day memory card deals in the UK Nintendo Switch cards (UK)

SanDisk Ultra 512GB SD card: 70.00 32.99 at Amazon
Save 37 - A huge 53% saving on this 512GB card, which promises fast 120MB/s transfer speeds and has never been cheaper than in this deal. That capacity will probably take your entire gaming library, so it's a real set-and-forget option for Switch owners. View Deal

SanDisk microSDXC UHS-1 card (512GB): 88.25 66.99 at Amazon
Save 21 - You'll pay a little more for this Nintendo-licensed card than non-branded equivalents, but its charming design and official branding might tip the balance for you. This 512GB card has never been cheaper than this and promises speedy 100MB/s transfer speeds. View Deal Steam Deck cards (UK)

SanDisk Extreme UHS-I (256GB): 81.99 29.49 at Amazon
Save 52 - This massive 64% discount takes this speedy card down to its lowest-ever price, making it one of the best value 256GB options you'll find for the Steam Deck. That capacity will be enough for a good array of games (particularly smaller indie titles) and it offers 160MB/s read performance
for fast game-load times. View Deal

Lexar Play UHS-I (512GB): 81.25 59.99 at Amazon
Save 21 - It may be branded more as a Nintendo Switch card, but this Lexar option will do a fine job of looking after your Steam games, too. This 512GB version has never been this cheap and offers read speeds of up to 150MB/s. View Deal Camera cards (UK)

Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II (64GB) 82.75 54.99 at Amazon
Save 28 Lexar's Professional 2000x range includes some of our favorite SD cards for burst shooting and 4K video. This 64GB hasn't been as cheap as this all year (and rarely before then), and offers very fast maximum read and
write speeds of 300MB/s and 260MB/s respectively.

SanDisk 256GB Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-I Card 94.99 29.99 at Amazon
Save 65 A huge 68% price cut takes this 256GB card down to its lowest-ever price. This mean it's barely any more expensive than the 128GB version (23.49), making it a real steal for anyone who needs a mid-range card for their mirrorless camera with 90MB/s write speeds and 170MB/s read speeds.
More SD card deals

No matter where you live, you'll find all the lowest prices for memory cards around the web right here, with offers available in your region. More Prime Day deals in the US Alexa devices: Fire TV Sticks from $12 and more Adidas: 50% off sneakers and sportswear Apple: Apple Watch 7 at cheapest price yet Back to school: backpacks and stationery discounts Cell phones : $100 off the Google Pixel 6 College essentials: bedding, decor and cleaning sale Cooling: portable fans from $16.99 Fashion : 66% off clothing, shoes and jewelry Groceries : up to 40% off coffee and food essentials Headphones: up to $125 off Sony headphones and earbuds Home : Levoit Air Purifier for $42.49 Instant Pot: up to 29% off Kindle : up to 50% off ereader bundles Kitchen: up to $120 off blenders, coffee makers and more Laptops : $200 off 14-inch MacBook Pro Mattresses: $490 off Casper mattresses PS5: register for the next PS5 restock Security: Blink Home Security bundles from $44.99 Smart home: Echo Show 5 smart display for $34.99 Smartwatch : Amazon Halo View up to 55% off Speakers : JBL portable speakers from $29.95 Storage: up to 39% off Samsung SSDs Tablets: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 - save up to $120 TVs: Smart TVs from $89 Vacuums : save on Shark, iRobot and Bissell More Prime Day deals in the UK Amazon devices: up to 65% off Echo Dot and Fire TV Cube Adidas: 30% off some sportswear and trainers Apple: save up to 150 on iPads and Apple Watches Back to school: backpacks and stationery from 1.50 Beauty: save on Rimmel, Revlon, Olay, and more top brands Coffee machines : starting at just 19 with up to
60% off Cheap Fire tablets: Amazon Fire tablets starting at 34.99 Dental: 57% off Oral-B and Philips electric toothbrushes Fashion : 40% off Vans, Hugo Boss, Wrangler, and other brands Fire TV Stick: lowest price yet on all
models Groceries : 10 off your first three grocery shops Grooming & hair
care: 60% off Philips, Remmington shavers & straighteners Headphones: Sony
and Bose headphones at lowest-ever prices Kindle : 25% off Kindle ereader bundles Laptops : 15% off Microsoft, Huawei, Acer, and Asus laptops Phones: Google Pixel 6 lowest ever price, OnePlus, Motorola PS5 : Dualsense deals, plus savings on leading games Security : 180 off Ring Home Security bundles Smart home: 144 off Ring and Echo bundles Smartwatch : up to 50% off Garmin watches and trackers Tablets: 41% off Samsung, Lenovo, and Huawei tablets Tools : 49% off some Bosch tools and garden items TVs: 4K TVs starting at
just 199 with half-price deals Vacuums: 35% off Shark cordless vacs Xbox:
Xbox Series X in stock for 449



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