If you’re tired of deleting games to free up space on your Steam Deck, or want a storage solution that’s a little more efficient than grabbing a bunch of microSD cards, Corsair now offers an M.2 2230 format 1TB SSD for the Steam Deck (as well as several Microsoft Surface tablets) it costs $109.99.
Now Corsiar’s SSD isn’t the only option you have for expanding your Steam Deck’s internal storage, but it’s certainly the most affordable. iFixit, an authorized retailer that deals in official replacement parts for the Steam Deck and many other products, has been offering replacement SSDs for the Steam Deck for some time, but they are much more expensive. For example, the 1 TB Micron SSD on iFixit will run you $179.99.
While microSD cards can offer comparable storage per dollar spent and are easier to install, one of the biggest benefits of opting for an internal SSD expansion is speed. With an internal SSD you can download and install games faster and in some cases even reduce loading times.
I realize that cracking open your Steam Deck to replace your SSD can be intimidating for some people, and you could void your warranty if you mess something up in the process. But as someone who’s disassembled his Steam Deck more times than he can count, I can assure you that with the right tools and a little patience, it’s not too daunting. There are also plenty of tutorials available to walk you through the process, such as the video below, and iFixit sells many replacement parts directly from Valve.
If you’re not sure you have the right tools to make this happen, I highly recommend getting one Toolkits from iFixitwhich contain everything you need to take apart your Steam Deck as well as many other devices.