TheSteam Deckis by far the best handheld gaming console available, especially since it offers incredible value compared with the Lenovo Legion GO or the Asus Ally ROG. However, certain aspects could frighten new users. For instance, many Steam Deck owners hesitate to upgrade the internal storage because they assume it is complicated.
Believe it or not,buying a new SSD and installing it on your Steam Deckis an easy process. Of course, you will need to install SteamOS, but there is a way to make this process even simpler than it already is. If you want to install SteamOS on your new SSD along with your game data, you have the option toclone your Steam Deck SSD. Keeping this in mind, this guide will cover everything there is to know about cloning your Steam SSD, along with other useful information.
Steps for Cloning a Steam Deck SSD
To clone your Steam Deck SSD, you will need a new SSD and an external NVME enclosure. Once you have everything you need, follow these steps to clone your Steam Deck SSD.
If your new SSD does not pop up after installing it on your Steam Deck, access the BIOS by pressing and holding the power button and the volume up button until you get in. Now make the following selection:
After following these steps, your Steam Deck willboot into SteamOS. It is worth noting you will not have to repeat this process every time you power on your Steam Deck.
This option is perfect for Steam Deck owners who are using custom settings and different ROMs. It allows you to quickly set up your Steam Deck without starting from scratch.
As long as you follow the instructions provided above, you will have a perfect copy of your old SSD, thus allowing you to start playing your favorite games where you left off without wasting any more time than you already have.
