SanDisk launches new Pokémon microSD cards for Nintendo Switch

Western Digital introduced a Limited edition Pokémon microSD cards for the Nintendo SwitchThe company took advantage of the start of Gamescom to announce three models of SanDisk cards inspired by the franchise’s most popular characters. Each one has a distinctive design and is offered in capacities of up to 1 TB.

SanDisk microSD cards are officially licensed for Nintendo Switch consoles and offer Read and write speeds of up to 100MB/s and 90MB/srespectively. The cards use the microSDXC form factor and are based on the UHS-I interface.

In terms of design, SanDisk Pokémon cards offer three iconic characters from the franchisePikachu takes center stage on the 256GB model, followed by Gengar (512GB) and Snorlax (1TB), each with a card color matching the character.

“We’re excited to bring new and unique memory cards to the Pokémon community through our partnership with Nintendo,” said Susan Park, vice president of Consumer Products at Western Digital. “For more than 28 years, the Pokémon brand has and continues to capture the hearts and minds of gamers and fans around the world. Together we’re helping fans get the most out of their gaming experience.”

The only downside to these cards is that Capacity is linked to designFor example, if you want to buy a 1TB Pikachu microSD, it’s not possible, since Western Digital only offers it in 256GB. The same goes for Snorlax and Gengar, who don’t have a cheaper option with a lower capacity.

Pokémon microSD cards: price and availability

The price of the microSD card Pikachu (256 GB) is $32.99 and is available starting today. If you’re looking for the Gengar model (512GB) it will be yours for $54.99, while Snorlax (1TB) will reach $129.99. Western Digital did not confirm pricing and availability of the cards for Spain and Latin America.

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Although the cards are based on a popular franchise and feature eye-catching designs, the reality is that Appearance is the last thing we look for in a microSD. The card will be connected to the Nintendo Switch at all times, so We will rarely appreciate its designIn this case, the specifications that interest us most are the capacity and the read and write speeds.

SanDisk It has the advantage of being the manufacturer of the official Nintendo Switch cardsh. Generally speaking, these cards boast excellent performance and compatibility, although they may not satisfy the entire spectrum of users. Some prefer cheaper cards, even if they sacrifice performance, while others opt for premium models that offer up to twice the speed of the official ones.