Stop deleting your games — I’ve owned a Steam Deck for years, and this Cyber Monday SSD deal is the only upgrade that matters

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A Steam Deck with more storage for games is automatically a better Steam Deck, so take advantage when there are deals to be had.

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Games are getting bigger, so you need more storage in your Steam Deck! (Image credit: Daniel Rubino | Windows Central)

You don't need me to tell you that video games are taking up more storage space than ever before. So when Black Friday rolls around, it's a good time to upgrade.

In the case of the Steam Deck, it's the number one upgrade I recommend. I bought a 256GB Steam Deck and received it in the earliest batches, and it didn't take long to need more. My SSD of choice — the Crucial P310 — is reduced right now, with 1TB down to $84.99 at Amazon, or you can get 2TB for $129.99 also at Amazon.

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Crucial P310 1TB m.2 2230 SSD: was $134.99 now $84.99 at Amazon

Crucial is a respected name in storage, and the P310 is about the best value SSD upgrade you could make to a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or any other handheld gaming PC that uses the m.2 2230 form factor. With read speeds of up to 7,100 MB/s it's leagues better than trying to make do with a microSD card to hold your games on your handheld.

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There's not much that needs saying. If you don't have 1TB or more already in your handheld gaming PC, then this is the upgrade to make. It's good for the Steam Deck, it's good for the ROG Ally, it's good for the Xbox Ally, and any other handheld that uses the m.2 2230 form factor SSD.

The Crucial P310 is a strong performer, with read speeds up to 7,100 MB/s. Chances are it could even be a little faster than the stock SSD in your handheld, even if not by much.

There's also the fact that at this price, this is also about the cheapest upgraded SSD you could put in a Steam Deck, so it gets extra points for that.

We have guides on upgrading the SSD in the Steam Deck, the ROG Ally, and the Legion Go to help you on your way. But all you need is a little patience, and a screwdriver. The Steam Deck is probably the most involved process from the software side, but the results are well worth it.

The alternative is to use a microSD card. Sure, these are cheap, but they're also slow. For lighter games, this option isn't so bad. But you don't want to be loading Cyberpunk 2077 from a microSD card!

FAQ

What day is Cyber Monday 2025?

Cyber Monday starts on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, but, as with Black Friday, it has already begun appearing as the theme for deals at certain retailers. While its discounts are generally restricted to the day itself, some deals may extend into Tuesday and beyond.

When does Cyber Monday start on Amazon?

Cyber Monday has already started on Amazon US, with its promotional messaging shifting away from Black Friday in the early hours of Saturday morning, on Nov. 29, 2025, and is expected to last until the end of Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.

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Richard Devine
Richard Devine
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Richard Devine is a Managing Editor at Windows Central with over a decade of experience. A former Project Manager and long-term tech addict, he joined Mobile Nations in 2011 and has been found on Android Central and iMore as well as Windows Central. Currently, you'll find him steering the site's coverage of all manner of PC hardware and reviews. Find him on Mastodon at mstdn.social/@richdevine

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