Although the Steam Deck's higher-end models come with SSDs, they're pretty expensive. Here's how to install your own for less.
Replacing the SSD itself shouldn’t take more than a few minutes. The more difficult part of the process is reimaging the Steam Deck. You’ll need to reinstall SteamOS on your Steam Deck, as well as reinstall your games — thankfully,Valve has a guideon how to do exactly that. For th...
If you want a boost in storage capacity for your Steam Deck, we have a list of some of the best around for you from SSDs to microSD cards.
Use a pair of precision tweezers to cleanly remove the ESD shielding protecting the Steam Deck's SSD when replacing it. Additional tools to replace the Steam Deck's screen Spudger A spudger is a versatile tool perfect for safely disconnecting cables and locking flaps found throughout the Steam...
The process of swapping out the original Steam Deck SSD for a new one is relatively easy. Here's how to do it.
Your old SSD should work Jacob Roach / Digital Trends One of the easiest and most popularSteam Deck modsis replacing your SSD. The OLED model doesn’t call for an SSD upgrade as direly considering that it scales up to 1TB, but you can still get drives likethe WD Black SN770Mthat go...
s below the typical $700 price point many competitors are still pushing, it’s hard not to recommend the Steam Deck OLED. With a fresh generational advancement likely not coming for a few years, you can safely purchase a Steam Deck OLED without the fear of Valve replacing it with a ...
Installing Windows 11 to an SD Card on the Steam Deck is fine and dandy, but there are some downsides. Even with the fastest SD card that Steam Deck supports, many games, particularly 3D ones with high world streaming speed requirements, may run into problems. The internal SSD on the Stea...
If you’re planning to jump in on the action, there is no better time than now. But which Steam Deck model is the right one to start your journey with?
Replacing the Steam Deck’s OLED is much the same process. Heat, spudger, suction cup. There’s a bit more stability in the middle of this screen, meaning it survived our powerful (and sometimes clumsy) mitts.One round in, and it’s a pretty even fight: Both manufacturers were ready ...