After installing the likes of Final Fantasy XIV Online, Elden Ring, Fire Emblem, and Diablo IV on my Switch 2, it felt like it was bursting at the seams. Thankfully, while microSD Express cards are more expensive than their non-Express counterparts, they are on sale. We've found loads for our latest UK deals roundup, alongside a whole bunch of incredible discounts on Corsair hardware, like gaming mice, headsets, and more. Check everything we've found out just below.
Early Prime Day Deals On Corsair Hardware
One of the big benefits of Prime Day is that, if you’re a Prime member, you don’t have to do anything to lock in the best prices. And with the price of just about everything climbing in recent years (thanks, AI), this could be an ideal time to grab some new PC components or peripherals from Corsair and its other brands like Elgato.
Ahead of the big day, here are some of our picks for budget-savvy gamers and PC enthusiasts.
With the caveat that deals are only likely to get even better come Prime Day, the first deal that caught our eye was Corsair’s Sabre v2 Pro mouse.
It’s got a 33,000 DPI sensor inside and an 8,000Hz polling rate, but it’s also impressively lightweight with a sort of skeletal design that means the magnesium alloy slides around your desk or pad like butter.
Despite that, it has a battery life of up to 120 hours on a single charge. If you’re interested, it’s seeing a 17% discount. It’s now £99.99, down from £119.99.
Sticking with peripherals, you can save 30% on the Corsair VOID v2 Wireless Gaming Headset in the Carbon colorway, netting you a Dolby Atmos headset with a 70-hour battery for just £69.99 instead of £99.99.
The Best microSD Express Card Deals for Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been part of our lives for a year and a half at this point, and if you’re anything like me, you’re still reaching for it regularly.
The only thing that’s made it tricky to keep up with all the awesome new games like Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and third-party ports like Elden Ring has been finding room on the console - or investing in a microSD card. With that in mind (and having picked up a 512GB option just last week), I wanted to make it easier for you, the discerning IGN reader, to expand your storage. Here are the best microSD Express deals around right now.
Looking to double your Switch 2’s storage space? Then you can pick up the Lexar PLAY PRO microSD Express card, with 256GB of storage for £59.99.
That’s a 25% discount from the RRP of £79.99, and it marks the best option if you want to keep some money left over for new releases like the Ocarina of Time Remake.
If you’ve got a lot of games, or just a few with massive file sizes, then a 512GB card is a great option, letting you triple your Switch 2’s capacity in one satisfying click.
The SANDISK microSD Express Card 512GB is the one I picked up, and it’s £120.86 right now, discounted down from £133.99. One to keep an eye on for Prime Day next month, methinks.
Finally, if you want to multiply your Switch 2 storage by five, then good news: you can grab a 1TB microSD Express card (insert “you can fit so many Marios in this thing” meme).
In all seriousness, the discount is slim, but you’ll be set for the remainder of the generation, even with hefty games like Monster Hunter Wilds, The Witcher 3’s Switch 2 version, and much more to come.
If you’re interested, it’ll set you back £270.99, reduced by £9, for a Lexar PLAY PRO microSD Express 1TB.
Why microSD Express?
If you’re looking to expand your storage, your memory card needs to meet the microSD Express standard, meaning your old Switch 1 card won’t just “plug and go”.
That’s a nuisance, but Nintendo says it's down to transfer speeds. Given how much more powerful the console is than its 2017 predecessor, it seems the larger games need the increased bandwidth to run properly on the new hybrid system.
Nintendo Switch 2
If you've yet to pick up a Switch 2, then may I present to you the best deal going right now.
Despite a price rise at the start of September 2026, Nintendo Switch 2 consoles have just dropped to their lowest price ever in the UK.
Both Smyths and Argos are currently selling the popular console for £354.99, a considerable drop in price compared to the new RRP of £419.99. That's a £65 saving, and a mighty fine deal if I do say so myself. I'm expecting Amazon to price match this for Prime Day, but for now, head to wherever the offer is available near you.
While the following is speculative and unconfirmed, it's not unreasonable to suggest that this could be a clear-out of stock to make way for the new replaceable battery version of the console confirmed to be launching in Europe this Autumn.
Early Prime Day Deals On Philips Tech
You don't have to wait until next month and Prime Day for more deals on Philips products, from toothbrushes to razors and shavers. If you’re a Prime member at Amazon, you’ll be able to enjoy a whole host of discounts come that date, but even if you’re not, we’ve spotted some handy deals to help you beat the rush.
This top deal is a doozy, and one I had to refresh just to make sure it’s not one I dreamt up. The Philips Sonicare 5300 is a sonic toothbrush that offers up to seven times better plaque removal than your standard, non-sonic toothbrush, but the white model is seeing a discount that actually makes it cheaper than some of the Sonicare models that aren’t quite as premium.
It’s now £63 down from £179.99, marking a whopping 65% discount for a product that’ll have a huge impact on your dental hygiene.
Magic: The Gathering
Prime Day is getting closer, and as sure as death and taxes, Amazon’s sales event is likely to feature some great deals on Magic: The Gathering products.
The long-running card game gets regular price cuts in the UK, but they’re never quite as good as the savings in the US. Thankfully, there are still some worth being aware of, including pre-Prime Day deals on sets from 2026 and the popular Final Fantasy Commander precons. While some of these require a Prime membership, others are available to all, so let us know if you pick anything up!
It feels strange to think that Magic’s first Universes Beyond set of 2026 was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.The humble set was smaller than the likes of Marvel’s Super Heroes, and not as fantasy-adjacent as The Hobbit, but it still had some neat reprints and a Turtle in every pack.
You can save 28% on a bundle including nine Play Boosters, a handy card box, an alt-art card, and a special die. It’s now £43.80, down from £60.99 at Amazon.
via UK Deals: Switch 2 MicroSD Card Discounts, Corsair Gaming Headsets, and More
by Lloyd Coombes
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