The 256GB PLAY PRO microSDXC Express Memory Card from Lexar features a storage capacity of 256GB and takes advantage of its PCIe interface to support read speeds of up to 900 MB/s and write speeds of up to 600 MB/s, making well suited for use with gaming devices such as the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. It may also be used for capture high-res photos and videos.
To help facilitate card usage in almost any environment as well as keeping your content safe, this card is resistant to water, temperatures ranging from -13 to 185°F, vibration, drops up to 4.9', shocks, magnets, x-rays, and wear. Furthermore, users will have access to Lexar's downloadable Recovery Tool.
Please note that while this card is backward compatible with UHS-II and UHS-I devices, it will operate at UHS-I speeds, even when used in UHS-II devices.
Thanks to its next-gen tech of PCIe and NVMe interface technologies that deliver read speeds of up to 900 MB/s, the PLAY PRO microSDXC Express Card is up to 4x faster than typical UHS-I microSD cards—meaning that games load faster for a smooth, lag free experience.
The PLAY PRO microSDXC Express Card also delivers write speeds of up to 600 MB/s when paired with the Lexar microSD Express card reader, so you can download a AAA game in less time than it'll take you to order a pizza.
Some of your favorite games are probably pretty big in file size. Well, a 256GB capacity, juggling games just got easier. You can fit many games on a 256GB card.
The PLAY PRO microSDXC Express Card is backwards compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II host devices (at UHS-I speeds) so you can use it with your current handheld gaming consoles. It's ideal for the microSD Express devices which are coming soon.
The PLAY PRO microSD Express card is IPX7 waterproof, wearproof, temperature-proof, x-ray-proof, vibration-resistant, magnetic-proof, shockproof, and drop-proof.
This card undergoes strict testing in the Lexar Quality Lab. Lexar also offers lifetime access to the Lexar Recovery Tool which you can use to restore accidentally deleted and formatted files.
