Western Digital SanDisk, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have partnered up to release officially licensed Pokémon branded microSD cards specially designed for use with the Nintendo Switch.

Unleash your inner Pokémon™ Trainer with a SanDisk microSD™ card officially licensed by The Pokémon Company International.

Play your games in Pokémon™ style with this officially licensed microSD™ card line for Nintendo Switch™ from SanDisk. Fan favorites like Pikachu add some Pokémon™ flair to your storage, and each specially designed card is tested and approved for use with Nintendo Switch™ systems. Begin your Pokémon™ adventures faster with read speeds up to 100MB/s,² and add your favorite titles, videos, screenshots, and more to your card at rapid write speeds up to 90MB/s.² With a lifetime limited warranty,⁴ SanDisk has your back, so you can play your favorite Pokémon™ games for years to come.

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Product Details

Officially Licensed - All cards are designed, tested, and approved for use with Nintendo Switch™ systems.
Iconic Design - Varying by capacity up to 1TB,¹ each card includes an all-time favorite Pokémon™ with vibrant background colors.
Incredible Performance - With up to 100MB/s² read speeds, start catching and battling faster. And with up to 90MB/s2 write speeds, add favorite games and more in a flash.
Expansive Storange - Store your favorite games on a single card instead of deleting and redownloading.
Train on the go - Keep your card in your Nintendo Switch™ system, so you can play anywhere, any time.
SanDisk Support - Enjoy your games uninterrupted with ultra-reliable performance backed by a lifetime limited warranty.⁴

Specifications

Capacity: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Form Factor: microSDXC™
Sequential Read Performance: 100MB/s
Sequential Write Performance: 90MB/s
Interface: UHS-I
Dimensions: (L x W x H) 14.99mm x 20.92mm x 1.02mm
Warranty: Lifetime Limited Warranty
Weight: 0.26gms
Model Number: 256GB: SDSQXAO-256G-GN6ZK / 512GB: SDSQXAO-512G-GN6ZK / 1TB: SDSQXAO-1T00-GN6ZK
Operating Temperature: -40°F to 185°F

Disclosures

1. 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. 1TB=1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
2. Up to 100MB/s read speed; up to 90MB/s write speed. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB = 1,000,000 bytes.
3. Compatible device required. 4K UHD (3840x2160) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes and other factors. See www.sandisk.com/HD.
4. 30-year warranty in Germany, Canada, and regions not recognizing lifetime warranty. See www.sandisk.com/wug.
5. See Western Digital White Paper- Flash 101 and Flash Management. A detailed overview of flash and flash management (August 2018): https://documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/public/western-digital/collateral/white-paper/white-paper-sandisk-flash101-management.pdf

Prices (MSRP):

SanDisk® Pokémon Pikachu microSD™ Card 256GB: £24.99 / $44.99 CND / $32.99 USD
SanDisk® Pokémon Gengar microSD™ Card 512GB: £47.99 / $74.99 CND / $54.99 USD
SanDisk® Pokémon Snorlax microSD™ Card 1TB: £108.99 / $179.99 CND / $129.99 USD

Source: https://www.westerndigital.com

Press Release - Explore the Pokémon World with New Line of SanDisk® Pokémon microSD™ Cards

SAN JOSE, Calif. - August 20, 2024
Western Digital announced it has expanded its portfolio of Nintendo-licensed SanDisk® microSD™ cards with the launch of new cards inspired by Pokémon, one of the world's most successful entertainment franchises. In partnership with The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo®, Western Digital is introducing the SanDisk® Pokémon Snorlax microSD™ Card (1TB*), the SanDisk® Pokémon Gengar microSD™ Card (512GB*) and the SanDisk® Pokémon Pikachu microSD™ Card (256GB*).

Built for the popular Nintendo Switch™ Systems, the SanDisk® Pokémon microSD™ cards allow users to add games to their libraries instead of doing the extra work of downloading, deleting and re-downloading games to make more space. The unique design of the SanDisk® Pokémon card series captures the likeness of iconic Pokémon first discovered in the Kanto region of the Pokémon world, making these cards a must have for fans across the globe.

The SanDisk microSD™ cards are licensed cards for the Nintendo Switch™ Systems. The new cards provide handheld gamers with ultra-reliable SanDisk® brand performance driven by custom Flash Management Techniques1 which means gameplay stays uninterrupted. With up to 100MB/s read speeds2 and up to 90MB/s write speeds2, gamers can enjoy moving onto the next level seamlessly.

“We’re excited to bring new and unique memory cards to the Pokémon community through our continued partnership with Nintendo,” said Susan Park, Vice President, Consumer Products & Strategic Partnerships, Western Digital. “For more than 28 years, the Pokémon brand has captured and continues to capture the hearts and minds of gamers and fans globally. Together we are helping fans get the most out of their gaming experience.”

Pricing for the SanDisk® Pokémon Snorlax microSD™ Card (1TB*) will start at $129.99 MSRP, the SanDisk® Pokémon Gengar microSD™ Card (512GB*) will start at $54.99 MSRP, and the SanDisk® Pokémon Pikachu microSD™ Card (256GB*) will start at $32.99 MSRP. The new cards will be available for purchase through the Western Digital Store, and select e-tailers and retailers.

Sources: https://www.westerndigital.com/en-gb/company/newsroom/press-releases/2024/2024-08-20-explore-the-pokemon-world-with-new-line-of-sandisk-pokemon-microsd-cards