Samsung Electronics has expanded its microSD portfolio with a line of new cards inspired by iconic characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, giving players an exciting new way to celebrate their fandom, while expanding their storage and powering ultra-fast gameplay. Created in collaboration with SEGA and available to buy starting today, the Sonic the Hedgehog™ PRO Plus microSDs feature special designs depicting Knuckles (128GB), Tails (256GB), Sonic (512GB) and Shadow (1TB).

To celebrate the arrival of Sonic and friends on its PRO Plus microSDs, Samsung is giving every Sonic fan a chance to win a download code1 for Sonic X Shadow Generations ($49.99 value). Released in October 2024, this modern-day remaster of the 2011 classic Sonic Generations also features a new, standalone campaign where Shadow must save the world from his nemesis, Black Doom.

Now through February 28, you’ll be automatically entered to win with the purchase1 of any Sonic the Hedgehog™ PRO Plus microSD card on Samsung.com. Samsung is giving away 200 game codes in all, which are valid for a download of Sonic X Shadow Generations via the Steam Store.

“Samsung PRO Plus microSD cards provide gamers, content creators and more with an easy, reliable, and secure way to store large amounts of data – delivering Sonic-speed right to your fingertips,” said Jim Kiczek, Vice President of Memory Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “Since debuting more than three decades ago, Sonic has become an icon of pop culture, featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies. Now, with the Sonic the Hedgehog™ PRO Plus microSD cards, we’re combining the franchise’s instantly recognizable characters with the speed and reliability of Samsung PRO Plus microSDs to give your gear the ultimate Sonic boost.”

The Sonic the Hedgehog™ PRO Plus microSD cards each feature the face and distinct color of their Sonic character – red for Knuckles, yellow for Tails, blue for Sonic and black for Shadow.

They offer rapid sequential read and write speeds2 of up to 180 MB/s and 130 MB/s, helping you wait less and do more. For gamers, A2 Application Performance3 helps you dash through load screens and delivers seamless transitions between titles. At the 1TB capacity, the Sonic the Hedgehog™ PRO Plus microSD can store more than 47 hours of 4K UHD video4, more than 437,000 4K UHD images5 or more than 45 (20GB) video games6.

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The cards were also tested extensively to deliver the proven reliability users have come to expect from Samsung, including durability against water7, high temperatures8, X-rays9 and even magnetic fields10. Additionally, Sonic the Hedgehog™ PRO Plus microSDs can withstand drops from over 16 feet11, resist wear out up to 10,000 swipes12 and come backed by a 10-year limited warranty.

Plus, they’re compatible with a wide range of devices, including handheld game consoles, smartphones, tablets, action cameras and drones, giving you a dependable sidekick for every use case.

The Sonic the Hedgehog™ PRO Plus microSD cards are available for purchase today at Samsung.com and other select retailers. They have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $23.99 for the 128GB card, $36.99 for the 256GB card, $68.99 for the 512GB card and $125.99 for the 1TB card.