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Lexar 512GB PLAY micro SD Card - Up to 205/140 MB/s - Expanded Storage for Nintendo-Switch 1, Gaming, Smartphones - UHS-I, C10, U3, V30, A2, Full HD, 4K (LMSPLAY512G-BNSNU)
- Compatible with portable gaming devices, Nintendo-Switch 1 (NOT Nintendo-Switch 2), smartphones, and tablets
- Fast transfer speeds for quick loading time with up to 205MB/s read
- Improved write speeds of up to 140MB/s for quicker downloads
- Store more videos, movies, games, music, and your favorite content with large capacity up to 1TB
- Quickly capture, play back and transfer Full-HD and 4K video
- Loads apps faster with A2-rated performance
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Perfect mobile memory solution for media entertainmentLexar PLAY microSDXC UHS-I cards are designed to keep up with all your content, no matter if they are games, movies, music or books. Avoid slow load times with read speeds of up to 205MB/s and enjoy quick downloads with write speeds up to 140MB/s. Fast A2-rated performance lets you play more of what you love without missing a beat. While large capacity of 512GB allow you to save all your favorite multimedia files. With this card you can capture, play back, and transfer large amounts of Full-HD and 4K video.
Ideal for portable gaming devices, smartphones, and tablets. Unleash your entertainmentGreat for use with your portable gaming device, smartphone, or tablet, the Lexar PLAY microSDXC UHS-I cards make it easy to quickly load and transfer all your favorite media files, including movies, photos, music, games and books. Connect to what you want fasterCut down delays with fast transfer speeds of up to 205MB/s and get A2-rated performance, so you can load apps faster on your mobile devices and play more of what you love without missing a beat.
Download games fasterAn increased write speed of up to 140MB/s gives you shorter download times so you can spend less time waiting and more time playing. Immense capacities for your favorite contentWith 512GB of space, these high-capacity Lexar PLAY microSD cards give you the speed and space you need to capture, transfer, store, and share more of what you love. Capture and play back moments in 4K videoYou can quickly capture, play back, and transfer large amounts of Full-HD and 4K video-making it easy to store your greatest memories and then relive the action
Ideal for portable gaming devices, smartphones, and tablets. Unleash your entertainmentGreat for use with your portable gaming device, smartphone, or tablet, the Lexar PLAY microSDXC UHS-I cards make it easy to quickly load and transfer all your favorite media files, including movies, photos, music, games and books. Connect to what you want fasterCut down delays with fast transfer speeds of up to 205MB/s and get A2-rated performance, so you can load apps faster on your mobile devices and play more of what you love without missing a beat.
Download games fasterAn increased write speed of up to 140MB/s gives you shorter download times so you can spend less time waiting and more time playing. Immense capacities for your favorite contentWith 512GB of space, these high-capacity Lexar PLAY microSD cards give you the speed and space you need to capture, transfer, store, and share more of what you love. Capture and play back moments in 4K videoYou can quickly capture, play back, and transfer large amounts of Full-HD and 4K video-making it easy to store your greatest memories and then relive the action
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Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
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- Support Phone: 1-510-413-1200
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The Lexar PLAY 512GB microSD card expands storage for Nintendo Switch 1, portable gaming devices, smartphones, and tablets, with read speeds up to 205MB/s and A2-rated app performance; it is not listed as compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.
Recommended For
- Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite owners building a larger downloaded-game library: 512GB adds room for games and updates, and a review of the PLAY card found game loading responsive on a Switch.
- Steam Deck and other compatible handheld-gaming owners who want extra space for installed games and media; Lexar lists handhelds including Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go as intended devices for the PLAY card.
- Smartphone and tablet users with a compatible microSD slot who want to keep a substantial offline collection of videos, music, photos, or apps on the device.
- Action-camera and other device owners recording compatible Full HD or 4K video who need removable storage rated V30; Lexar specifies U3 and V30 for the 512GB model.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- On an original Nintendo Switch, use the card to keep more downloaded games and updates installed in one place, reducing the need to remove titles to make room for new ones.
- For Switch 1 games stored on the card, reviewers found gameplay and loading responsive in testing; actual load times can vary by game and console.
- In a compatible Android phone or tablet with a microSD slot, use it to keep more apps and personal files on removable storage; app storage and use depend on the device and its settings.
- In a compatible camera or mobile device, use the card to capture and carry Full HD or 4K clips, with available recording modes depending on the device.
- Move Switch screenshots and video clips to a computer by removing the card and reading it with a compatible card reader, freeing console storage for more captures.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Portable gaming devices, including Nintendo Switch 1, Steam Deck, and ASUS ROG Ally, as well as smartphones and gaming consoles |
| Capacity | 512 GB |
| Interface And Form Factor | MicroSD card; catalog card type listed as MicroSDHC |
| Read And Media Speed | Up to 205 MB/s read speed; media speed listed as 140 MB/s |
| Speed Class Ratings | UHS-I, Class 10, U3, V30, A2 |
| Model Identifiers | Lexar PLAY, model LMSPLAY512G-BNSNU |