This Micro SD Card Deal is Perfect for Steam Deck and ROG Ally Owners

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Storage is one of the major concerns when it comes to owning a portable PC like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally. While video game install sizes continue to balloon with every release (e.g. Mortal Kombat 1 will require 100GB), the maximum internal storage you can get on either device is just 512GB. Even then, not every buyer has opted for the beefiest device, and some are stuck with just a measly 64GB.

Well have no fear, more storage is here. There are some excellent deals on SD cards at the moment, so we've collected together all our favorite options into one easy list for your convenience. Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and even Switch owners can get involved in these brand-new deals, (otherwise, check out our best Switch SD card deals breakdown as well).

For now, our favorite deal is definitely on the TeamGroup 512GB Micro SDXC card. This A2 classified card is the perfect companion for your portable PC, and could even double the storage you've got on your device. Plus, performance on these cards is excellent so you won't see any significant dips compared to playing on the internal SSD. You can pick up the TeamGroup card for just $29.99 at Amazon right now, which is a great price vs the next best deal on the Samsung Evo Select for $39.99 (dropped from $84.99).

Download speeds are the critical factor with A1 vs A2 SD Cards on the Steam Deck or ROG Ally. Put simply, A2 cards perform better when directly downloading and installing a game to the card. A1 cards will still perform just as well while running games, but you'll find yourself waiting significantly longer for the file downloads to finalize when first installing anything. If you've got speedy internet, this is important, as A2 SD cards will allow you to take full advantage of