Steam Deck is a compelling device considering the size it occupies and the gaming titles it can run with decent graphics. This beast comes with three storage variants. The first one is a 64 GB eMMC version. The second one is a 256 GB NVMe SSD version and the final one is a 512 GB NVMe SSD variant. However, sometimes with games that consume hundreds of gigabytes, even 512 GB may not seem sufficient enough for many players who like to play multiple games and complete story missions in parallel. Therefore, it becomes necessary to have a secondary source of storage. Moreover, there can be times when you have to physically transfer data from an external source or make a backup of your data to secondary storage. So, every Steam Deck user should be aware of how to install a Micro SD card on their handheld console. Well, if you don’t know, consider reading till the end to find out all the details.
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How to install Micro SD card on Steam Deck?
Installing a Micro SD card may not seem like a complex process to a user who has already been using Windows PC for a very long time. However, some players who aren’t aware of the Windows ecosystem and are used to macOS or the OS of their consoles may face difficulties while installing micro SD cards on their Deck. Regardless of which system you are using, by following some simple steps you will be able to expand your storage in Steam Deck through a micro SD card:
- First, insert the SD card into your Steam Deck. You can do this by inserting the card on your device at the given slot which is located at the bottom right.
- Now, press the Steam button and go to Settings.
- After that, go to System Settings.
- Here, you will see an option that says, “Format SD Card”. Select it.
- After this, the system will ask you if you want to format the SD card. Now, you will have to click on Confirm. However, be prepared that you will lose all your data since you will be formatting your card.
- Once the formatting is completed, the SD card can now be used seamlessly.
Now, you can run and install games through your SD card. On this note, you will be able to utilize the Micro SD card on your Steam Deck however you want. Also, do not forget to visit Androidgram for the latest updates in the world of tech and gaming.