Lexar ships world’s first 1TB microSD Express card for handheld gaming

Transcontinenta UK Ltd., the distributor for Lexar in the UK and Ireland, proudly announces the launch and availability of the Lexar® PLAY PRO microSDXC™ Express Card 1TB.

This is the world’s first 1TB microSD Express card built for gamers who demand speed, capacity, and compatibility with next-generation handheld gaming devices, including the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.

The Lexar PLAY PRO microSDXC™ Express Card leverages the new microSD Express standard, combining PCI Express 3.0 and NVMe 1.3 technologies to deliver a massive performance boost. With read speeds up to 900MB/s and write speeds up to 600MB/s, it’s up to 4x faster than traditional UHS-I microSD cards. This means faster game loading, smoother play, and accelerated downloads—essential for modern handheld gaming. With up to 1TB of storage, the PLAY PRO card offers ample space for large AAA titles, eliminating the need to constantly delete games to free up room. It’s backward-compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II host devices (operating at UHS-I speeds), while remaining ready for future hardware that will fully support the microSD Express format.

“The new microSD Express standard allows us to deliver unmatched performance in a microSD form factor,” said Joey Lopez, Director of Brand Marketing at Lexar. “With the PLAY PRO card, gamers can take full advantage of next-gen handheld consoles and be prepared for what’s coming next.”

Key features:

• PCIe-based technology delivering up to 900MB/s read and 600MB/s write speed

• 4x faster than standard UHS-I microSD cards

• Available up to 1TB storage capacity for massive game libraries

• Backward-compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II host devices at lower speed

• Resistant to water (IPX7), shocks, extreme temperatures, magnetic fields, and X-rays

• Includes limited lifetime warranty and lifetime access to Lexar Recovery Tool

Availability:

The Lexar® PLAY PRO microSDXC™ Express Cards are available soon from authorized retailers across the UK and Ireland.