Whether you have a Steam Deck handheld, or an Asus ROG Ally (the older, non-Xbox version), you might be considering an upgrade to its internal storage. I’m not talking about microSD cards, which are convenient, but slow. I’m talking about M.2 2230-size SSDs that are significantly faster at reading and writing data. If so, Prime members can run over to Amazon to grab Crucial’s P310 2TB SSD while it’s $123.49. It’s just $2 more than its lowest price yet. 1TB SSDs in this form factor usually cost around $80 to $100, depending on the brand, so doubling the storage is a great value. Despite being available for months at around $150, it has recently sold at its original asking price of $239.99.
The process for upgrading your handheld’s SSD differs depending on the model, and in case you weren’t aware, it involves opening up your handheld. So there’s some challenge and inherent risks of damaging its internals with this process if you aren’t patient. If I was doing this process myself, I’d consult guides at iFixit. Even when equipped with the best guides, it’s possible you may not have the right tools to get the job done. If that’s the case, grabbing iFixit’s basic 64-bit set for $39.99 should be a great companion for this and other tech tinker tasks.
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