Corsair’s $110 1 TB MP600 Mini SSD is a great fit for any Steam Deck

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-sized 1 TB SSD for the Steam Deck (as well as several Microsoft Surface tablets) that costs $109.99.

Now, Corsiar’s SSD isn’t the only option you have for expanding the internal storage of your Steam Deck, but it’s definitely the most affordable. iFixit, a licensed retailer that deals in official replacement parts for the Steam Deck and many other products, has offered replacement SSDs for the Steam Deck for some time, but they’re far more expensive. The 1 TB Micron on iFixit, for example, will cost you $179.99.

Speed is the main benefit of an internal SSD expansion. MicroSD cards may offer comparable storage for less money and be easier to install but they are slower. Internal SSDs will help you download games and install them faster. In some cases they may also reduce loading times.

It’s understandable that opening your Steam Deck in order to change your SSD can be daunting for some. You may also void your warranty by making a mistake. But as someone who’s disassembled their Steam Deck more times than they can count, I can assure you that with the right tools and a little bit of patience, it isn’t too daunting. The video below is a good tutorial to walk you through this process. iFixit also sells many parts that Valve has provided.

If you’re not sure if you have the right tools to make this happen, I wholeheartedly recommend picking up one of iFixit’s tool kits, which include everything you’ll need to tear apart your Steam Deck, as well as many other devices.