Hardware SteamDeck Hardware guide

K3Nv2

K3Nv2

Village Idiot
OP
Member
Level 15
Joined
May 26, 2013
Messages
1,440
Trophies
3
Age
32
XP
4,977
Country
United States
I thought it would be nice to write a full list for newbies for SteamDeck users on what parts they need in order to upgrade or make any changes to their SteamDeck accessories wise - This will be updated regularly for future new products that come out for the SteamDeck.

To put it in terms I'm hoping to turn this thread into a mega shopping site of information for storage, docks, power supply replacements all the works. As tons of information for the SteamDeck is already in existence it shouldn't be that hard to compile a list. This way you won't have to dig through the internet searching for items.

I do apologize if this looks a bit sloppy I'm typing on my phone so I'll try to make it work out.

Prices do vary and I do ask users to share useful links so that I can update this with them.

- Storage

SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro SD-Memory-Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC 130MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD, UHS-I, U3, A2, V30, Expanded Storage for Android Smartphones, Tablets, Nintendo-Switch (MB-ME512KA/AM) https://a.co/d/4AwmfsD

Lexar PLAY 1TB microSDXC UHS-I-Card, Up To 150MB/s Read, Compatible-with Nintendo-Switch, Portable Gaming Devices, Smartphones and Tablets (LMSPLAY001T-BNNNU) https://a.co/d/6JI2UyB


Western Digital 256GB SSD M.2 2230 30mm PC SN530 NVMe PCIe 3.0 Gen3 x4 SDBPTPZ-256G Solid State Drive for Surface Pro Steam Deck Dell HP Lenovo Ultrabook Tablet https://a.co/d/2Tq0Vud


512GB 2230 SSD

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2556318432...oTJiUT82&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=FB_MSG

- 3rd party Docks


Upgraded 4K 60Hz 1000Mbps LAN Docking Station for Steam Deck,Gigabit Ethernet,iVoler Aluminum Steam Deck Dock Stand with HDMI2.0 4K@60Hz, 3 USB3.0, Fast Charging Dock for Valve Stream Deck,Space Gray https://a.co/d/f0J8KL7


JSAUX Docking Station Compatible with Steam Deck, 6-in-1 Steam Deck Dock with HDMI 2.0 4K@60Hz, Gigabit Ethernet, 3 USB-A 3.0 and Full Speed Charging USB-C Port Compatible with Valve Steam Deck-HB0603 https://a.co/d/dQ2lXTd

Jsaux m.2 2280 dock
https://www.jsaux.com/products/m-2-docking-station-for-steam-deck-hb0604

- Power Supplies

Anker USB C Charger, 713 Charger (Nano II 45W), GaN II PPS Fast Compact Foldable Charger for MacBook Pro 13, Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra/S21, Note 20/10, iPhone 13/Pro/Pro Max, iPad Pro, Pixel, and More https://a.co/d/90CLLii
 
  • Like
Reactions: Flame
sarkwalvein

sarkwalvein

There's hope for a Xenosaga port.
Member
Level 21
Joined
Jun 29, 2007
Messages
8,512
Trophies
2
Age
41
Location
Niedersachsen
XP
11,241
Country
Germany
I am planning to upgrade one of my Steam Decks from 64GB to 512GB using this guide here:


I may report later how it went.
I am too lazy, but perhaps it would be nice to have a guide here in the temps about how to do it (seems very simple TBH).
I am too lazy, perhaps there is even a guide already here, I didn't even look for it.

I am also going to get one of these shady OEM Sk Hynix SSDs for this, but it would be nice if somebody, somehow, finds a provider that sells them new and in package instead of something that looks like ripped off from Dell equipment. But oh well, that's what is available.
 
K3Nv2

K3Nv2

Village Idiot
OP
Member
Level 15
Joined
May 26, 2013
Messages
1,440
Trophies
3
Age
32
XP
4,977
Country
United States
sarkwalvein said:
I am planning to upgrade one of my Steam Decks from 64GB to 512GB using this guide here:


I may report later how it went.
I am too lazy, but perhaps it would be nice to have a guide here in the temps about how to do it (seems very simple TBH).
I am too lazy, perhaps there is even a guide already here, I didn't even look for it.

I am also going to get one of these shady OEM Sk Hynix SSDs for this, but it would be nice if somebody, somehow, finds a provider that sells them new and in package instead of something that looks like ripped off from Dell equipment. But oh well, that's what is available.
Click to expand...

YouTube can easily tell you about this I'd like to make clear this isn't a software help guide but a guide on actual 3rd party hardware devices for SteamDeck.
 
k0walski

k0walski

Well-Known Member
Newcomer
Level 5
Joined
Aug 10, 2021
Messages
83
Trophies
1
Age
40
XP
729
Country
Lithuania
Last edited by k0walski,

Site & Scene News

Go to forum More news

Popular threads in this forum

"New Windows driver blocks software from changing default web browser"

Windows users should try to be more open minded to try Linux

Windows 11 might not update if you have these popular apps installed

Still no Windows 11 minimum requirements HELP

Misc  So I have a bunch of empty DVD-R discs. What should I do with them?

VirtualBox - "Failed to create Medium Storage"

Do I have any free options to merge these two partitions?

Hacking Hardware Homebrew Others Project  I'm trying to figure out a more practical and easy way to unlock/jailbreak Zeebo consoles.

General chit-chat
Help Users
  • TwoSpikedHands @ TwoSpikedHands:
    Do I restart now using what i've learned on the EU version since it's a better overall experience? or do I continue with the US version since that is what ive been using, and if someone decides to play my hack, it would most likely be that version?
  • Sicklyboy @ Sicklyboy:
    @TwoSpikedHands, I'll preface this with the fact that I know nothing about the game, but, I think it depends on what your goals are. Are you trying to make a definitive version of the game? You may want to refocus your efforts on the EU version then. Or, are you trying to make a better US version? In which case, the only way to make a better US version is to keep on plugging away at that one ;)
  • Sicklyboy @ Sicklyboy:
    I'm not familiar with the technicalities of the differences between the two versions, but I'm wondering if at least some of those differences are things that you could port over to the US version in your patch without having to include copyrighted assets from the EU version
  • TwoSpikedHands @ TwoSpikedHands:
    @Sicklyboy I am wanting to fully change the game and bend it to my will lol. I would like to eventually have the ability to add more characters, enemies, even have a completely different story if i wanted. I already have the ability to change the tilemaps in the US version, so I can basically make my own map and warp to it in game - so I'm pretty far into it!
  • TwoSpikedHands @ TwoSpikedHands:
    I really would like to make a hack that I would enjoy playing, and maybe other people would too. swapping to the EU version would also mean my US friends could not legally play it
  • TwoSpikedHands @ TwoSpikedHands:
    I am definitely considering porting over some of the EU features without using the actual ROM itself, tbh that would probably be the best way to go about it... but i'm sad that the voice acting is so.... not good on the US version. May not be a way around that though
  • TwoSpikedHands @ TwoSpikedHands:
    I appreciate the insight!
  • The Real Jdbye @ The Real Jdbye:
    @TwoSpikedHands just switch, all the knowledge you learned still applies and most of the code and assets should be the same anyway
  • The Real Jdbye @ The Real Jdbye:
    and realistically they wouldn't

    be able to play it legally anyway since they need a ROM and they probably don't have the means to dump it themselves
  • The Real Jdbye @ The Real Jdbye:
    why the shit does the shitbox randomly insert newlines in my messages
  • Veho @ Veho:
    It does that when I edit a post.
  • Veho @ Veho:
    It inserts a newline in a random spot.
  • The Real Jdbye @ The Real Jdbye:
    never had that i don't think
  • Karma177 @ Karma177:
    do y'all think having an sd card that has a write speed of 700kb/s is a bad idea?
    trying to restore emunand rn but it's taking ages... (also when I finished the first time hekate decided to delete all my fucking files :wacko:)
  • The Real Jdbye @ The Real Jdbye:
    @Karma177 that sd card is 100% faulty so yes, its a bad idea
  • The Real Jdbye @ The Real Jdbye:
    even the slowest non-sdhc sd cards are a few MB/s
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjCivnt5t50
  • Karma177 @ Karma177:
    @The Real Jdbye it hasn't given me any error trying to write things on it so I don't really think it's faulty (pasted 40/50gb+ folders and no write errors)
  • DinohScene @ DinohScene:
    run h2testw on it
     +1
  • DinohScene @ DinohScene:
    when SD cards/microSD write speeds drop below a meg a sec, they're usually on the verge of dying
     +1
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    Samsung SD format can sometimes fix them too
  • Purple_Heart @ Purple_Heart:
    yes looks like an faulty sd
  • Purple_Heart @ Purple_Heart:
    @Psionic Roshambo i may try that with my dead sd cards
     +1
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    It's always worth a shot
  • TwoSpikedHands @ TwoSpikedHands:
    @The Real Jdbye, I considered that, but i'll have to wait until i can get the eu version in the mail lol
    TwoSpikedHands @ TwoSpikedHands: @The Real Jdbye, I considered that, but i'll have to wait until i can get the eu version in the...