Kingston Technology’s gaming division – HyperX, has just announced its new gaming microSD line in North America. The new gaming-focused storage solution boasts read speeds of 100MB/s and write speeds of 80MB/s, perfect for the Nintendo Switch. They come in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities.
Aside from the Nintendo Switch, the HyperX Gaming microSD Card is also compatible with mobile phones, tablets and other portable gaming devices that have a microSD slot.
Due to limited onboard storage on the Nintendo Switch, users may want to expand storage space to install and play multiple games. Naturally, demand for more memory will grow as more games become available in the market.
The HyperX Gaming microSD Card line is designed and manufactured to meet UHS-1, CL10, Speed Class (U3), A1 performance requirements.
Specs at a glance
| Capacities2: | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Performance1: | 100MB/s Read and 80MB/s Write, UHS-I, CL10, Speed Class (U3), A1 App Performance |
| Dimensions: | 11mm x 15mm x 1mm |
| Format: | exFAT (SDXC 64GB-256GB) |
| Operating Temperatures: | -25°C to 85°C |
| Storage Temperatures: | -40°C to 85°C |
| Voltage: | 3.3V |
HyperX Gaming microSD Card pricing and availability
The HyperX Gaming microSD Card is available via Amazon in the U.S. and Canada from USD49.99 to USD199.99, backed by lifetime warranty and technical support.
For more information on HyperX, visit the HyperX microSD Card page.
