If you’re wanting so as to add extra space to your Steam Deck, we’ve received some superior information. Framework, the producer of the modular Framework Laptop and Framework Laptop Chromebook, is now providing 2TB of SSD storage on its on-line retailer.

The first batch is barely accessible to customers who stay within the US and Canada. However, the producer plans on stocking them for Europe and Australia as properly. The drive prices $299 and provides “unbelievably fast read and write speeds.” It’s not suitable with the Framework Laptop, however it’s suitable with numerous Surface laptops and tablets. You might wish to maintain that in thoughts in case you’ve received a Surface system readily available.

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The distinctive factor about this particular drive—referred to as the M.2 2230—is that it’s itty bitty, measuring solely 30mm lengthy. Because the Steam Deck requires such a tiny SSD, it’s not at all times simple to seek out, which is why we love Framework for promoting it and making it simpler on avid gamers. The drive is taken into account an OEM (aka authentic tools producer) product, so it’s a bit uncommon it’s being offered direct to customers. What’s extra, Framework is promoting the very best capability of this specific drive, which is just implausible. They’ve at all times been a consumer-first firm, encouraging their clients to improve and restore their very own Framework laptops.

I’ve no hands-on expertise with this specific drive, so I can’t communicate to the way it impacts the Steam Deck. However, in accordance with Valve, the producer behind the hand-held system, it could drain the battery quicker. You can positively discover them on Amazon or different on-line retailers, however chances are you’ll wish to watch out, as some sellers are shady as heck.