The Steam Deck is by far the best gaming handheld I’ve ever owned. While the Asus ROG Ally offers a better display and (slightly) better performance, the Steam Deck delivers a better overall experience due to how well games run on the system — not to mention its streamlined user interface. The Steam Deck is an excellent way to play the best PC games.
I purchased the 256GB Steam Deck ($529) instead of the 512GB model ($649) to save money. I also knew I could get more storage by purchasing a microSD card… which I inevitably did. The SD card is a great option for expanding the Steam Deck’s storage, though I’ve had to be careful not to accidentally damage the card when traveling. It sticks out of the device just enough that it could potentially get struck by something. Thankfully, there’s also the option to add internal storage if you want to avoid the microSD route.
