Those who possess a Steam Deck handheld or an older Asus ROG Ally might find themselves contemplating an upgrade to their device’s internal storage. While microSD cards offer convenience, their speed lags behind that of M.2 2230-size SSDs, which provide markedly quicker data read and write capabilities. For those interested, Prime members can currently snag the Crucial P310 2TB SSD on Amazon for $123.49, just a hair above its all-time low price. Considering 1TB SSDs in this size typically range from $80 to $100 depending on the brand, doubling your storage for this price presents an excellent deal. Although the P310 was available for several months at around $150, it was initially priced at $239.99.

Upgrading the SSD in your handheld device varies by model and requires opening up the unit, which poses a certain level of difficulty and risk of internal damage if not handled carefully. Consulting resources like iFixit guides is advisable if you decide to undertake this upgrade yourself. Even with comprehensive guides, you might find yourself lacking the appropriate tools for the task. In such cases, iFixit’s basic 64-bit toolset, priced at $39.99, would be a valuable addition to your toolkit, making this and other tech modification projects more manageable.

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