Discuss the upcoming Steam Deck expansions and their features.
Discuss the upcoming Steam Deck expansions and their features.
It depends on what you value more: speed or cost. The SD card slot can handle up to 104 MB/s, while the USB-C port could reach 2000 MB/s. Using a 1TB expansion card or a smaller 1TB USB-C drive would be a practical choice if you want faster performance and lower expenses compared to buying more expensive SD cards.
eMMC and the SD card slot represent distinct storage options. The eMMC is built into the device and cannot be easily taken out. It's unclear exactly how the system will handle USB storage in this context, but since it will likely function similarly to an SD card—though not identical—it should work in practice.
Some USB-C ports come with built-in SSD slots using the 22xx model line. That opens up interesting possibilities.
These are intended for desktop and notebook use only. Not designed for handheld handling.