Nintendo Switch 2 is Popular, MicroSD Cards Rapidly Selling Out

Reports indicate a surge in demand for microSD Express cards following the Nintendo Switch 2 announcement, as the new console exclusively supports this faster storage format. ¹ Retailer Hermitage Akihabara in Japan reported selling over 330 cards per hour after the reveal.

This sudden popularity of a previously niche product has led to stock shortages on major online stores like Amazon, with some listings showing “temporarily out of stock.” ² While not attributed to scalpers, the increased interest from consumers preparing for the Switch 2’s launch on June 5th has caught suppliers off guard, suggesting the console’s popularity is already impacting the accessory market.