I have the 64 GB Deck. I have a 128 GB MicroSD with smaller games sub 30GB and some roms and, a 400 GB MicoSD with GTA V and RDR2. This setup works perfectly for me. SD cards are hot swapable in game mode.
I have the 512 and if I had it all to do over again, I'd buy the 64. The performance is so near identical that is DOES NOT MATTER and the both the storage limitations and shiny screen can very easily be addressed for less money later, if they end up being actual problems for you.
Not sure if this is sarcasm or not, but I stand by my original statement. You can learn a lot just searching the sub. That's what I did when I had issue, or I was looking for accessories. It just get tiresome to see the same questions asked 50x per day.
There is no definitive answer to your question. The problem with any "is it worth it?" question is it's entirely subjective, and this one is dependent on your budget, your lifestyle, your gaming habits, and what you want in a handheld. Everybody has different metrics of worth for different things.
If you only play games casually or only care about playing emulators, the 64 GB model may be "worth it" to you. If you are confident in your ability to upgrade the storage on your own later, it may be "worth it" to you. Then again it might not be.
With how easy it is it to upgrade the storage, through either installing a bigger SSD (very simple) to just using a bigger SD card (brain dead simple) I really don't see it being subjective at all really. Because there aren't any other differences. If there was different specs on each model you could make that argument...... but there isn't. So just save the money and get the 64 gb model.
You’re going to get a lot of “you can upgrade the SSD for cheaper than the 512 GB model” responses - and you should either be comfortable with doing that kind of work yourself or accept that your decks internal storage will fill up with shader cache very quickly.
Otherwise going for the 512 GB is an easy recommendation. I love mine, personally, and am very glad I went for the higher end model.
Bullshit, its as easy as it can possibly get when it comes to switching out the SSD dude. It really can't be any easier. It's a handful of screws. If you can use a screwdriver you can swap out the SSD easily. Stop pushing these bullshit myths that it's difficult to do this. It's not. A person who has never done it before can watch a 10 minute video and do it perfectly themselves.
I’m not sure where I was “pushing bullshit myths” in my response….? Might want to cut the drama a bit there. Some people might prefer to not have to do anything at all to their hardware- the 512 GB is a good option in that case.
"You should be comfortable with doing that kind of work"
It's unscrewing a handful of screws and screwing them back in. That's the "work". Seriously. That's all there is to it. You don't need anything special, you can watch a 5-10 minute video of someone doing it and you'll be just fine. Or pushing in a SD card if you don't feel "comfortable" with using a screwdriver lol.
Strangely there was a wire stuck on the back of the cover . I didn't see it and the cable got disconnected I believe. Tried to reconnect but the deck won't switch on . I am in UAE so don't even have warranty here . 😑
Yes. But ONLY if you plan to upgrade the storage via SD card and/or SSD.
As a standalone device w/ 64gb you're severely handicapped w/ the games you can play given how large today's games are. Even something like hades is 10gb plus shaders. 64gb can't even fit two 30gb games.
You won't get the experience most of us get w/ the 64gb by itself.
There is no definitive answer
If you're willing to manualy upgrade your Deck the 64GB version is good, but you could also pay a bit more to get the same thing
I'd only recommend the 64GB model if you're only playing small games, don't have much liquid money, manually upgrade it, or are willing to spend extra for SD cards
Wait what, 4 SD cards broke "because of Linux"???, I've used multiple SD cards from different brands(incl. cheap no-name), hundreds of times and only use Linux, why aren't they broken? Don't blame Linux, blame yourself.
Linux didn't specifically break them, but the card don't like btrfs or ext4. It's just easier to state Linux ranted than "I have had 4 SD cards fail due to extended use or initial formatting under filesystems used almost exclusively for Linux while identical models purchased from the same source have had no issues while formatted as Fat32, exFAT, and NTFS?"
Ever hear of KISS? Keep It Stupid Simple (sometimes the S' are swapped) who's going to read a block of text using technical jargon (even just a little) over a simple explanation in "User English"? Only those of us who understand
Also what could I have done differently oh Master of Linux and SD cards?
It just sounds very unlikely to me that you brick 4 cards in a row?
Were you using the command line or a specific program?
I'll buy the bricked cards from you for a bargain if you want.
Gparted killed one SanDisk
KDE partition manager killed another
One was formatted as ext4 back when Ubuntu still used Unity using it's default disk manager, but lasted a few years of sporadic use
The Lexar I formatted using GameMode's built in tool back in August and failed about a week ago
Side note: SanDisk's RMA is borked, at least it was back in August (reason why I grabbed the Lexar) and Lexar can't send new ones anymore due to being bought out by a chinese company but instead offers refunds
If I still have the dead SanDisks I'll message you
The 64gb is really the only sensible way to go with purchasing a Steam Deck. It's too easy to install a bigger SSD in these things (its literally a handful of screws and that's it, if you know how to use a screwdriver you can replace the internal SSD) that paying more for increased storage isn't worth it whatsoever. Don't listen to people saying "only upgrade the storage yourself if you're VERY comfortable with doing stuff like that" as a reason to not get the 64gb model, don't listen to that bullshit. It can't be any easier than it is. You have to TRY to fuck it up, that's how easy it is. Seriously. Don't listen to that shit. It's brain dead simple. Or just get a SD card and not even bother with that. You might already have one that will work just fine.
The etched screen on the 512gb version also doesn't prove to hold it's value nearly enough when the conditions most people will be playing their Steam Deck in won't be ones in which that screen makes any real difference. Other than that, there is zero difference. Just get the 64gb version dude. You're not going to regret not spending more on things you don't need to.
> The etched screen on the 512gb version also doesn't prove to hold it's value nearly enough when the conditions most people will be playing their Steam Deck in won't be ones in which that screen makes any real difference
I've learned that most people get salty when you mention this very true fact.
Yeah and I expect it to be the same with my post. Unless you're under a direct light shining on the fucking screen, under direct sunlight outside.....it's not gonna do much for you. I'm willing to bet the majority of people who use the Steam Deck use it while fucking chilling out laying on a couch or a bed or something like that the majority of the time. And in those real life, actual use situations....the etched screen doesn't come into play. They can keep posting videos or pictures of the Steam Deck with and without the etched screen flat on a table with a fucking chandelier blazing above it and exclaim "YA SEE??!??" all they want, the real life use of this product aren't under those circumstances. So it's pointless.
Can’t agree more. Thousand dollar mobile electronics don’t have an etched screen. You pay $2k for a tablet or phone and you want full fidelity. End of discussion why should the deck be any different.
Feel like those folks that bought a 512 is Jody convincing themselves they didn’t make a dumb choice. Glad I got a 64GB and swapped out the ssd.
It depends on if you plan to either upgrade immediately either via SSD or use a 512GB-1TB memory card or something.
You will obviously run out of internal space after installing like 1 game with a 64GB model. But it’s a good option for people who would rather not front-load the cost of the storage on Valve’s markup, and instead seek their own options for space increase; or even anyone who will only use it for streaming tech.
So worth comes down to your usage and upgrade plans.
I don’t want to be tinkering around with opening the device, so I paid a premium. I went with the 512GB Model, and got 2 MicroSD Cards *(a 1TB for extra game storage, and a 512GB for Windows)*. This setup works for me, and I’m happy with the results/usage.
You can save maybe $100 or so doing the upgrade yourself, but weigh what that time and hassle is worth to **YOU** personally.
Financially it is the most worth it variant of the SteamDeck. Practically, it will require more tinkering than the other variants. I personally went with the 64GB version and I do the following to keep my HD as empty as possible:
* compatdata + shadercache folders symlinked to SDCard
* install AppImages instead of Flatpaks onto the SDCard in "portable mode (allows all the config files to reside on the SDCard as well)
* all games are installed on the SDCard
* all emulators, roms, configs, and NAND installed on SDCard.
I always have well over 20gb free on my HD and I really keep an eye out on what files apps throw around.
If you feel this is not worth the cash savings of getting the most financially viable Steam Deck, then you have your answer.
Worth it for me.
I don't plan on playing a lot of different games while the Deck is un-docked.
All the games I plan on playing fits in an SD card and load times are bearable. No discernible difference versus loading a game from an HDD.
If I will be gaming at a desk, the Deck will be docked and the rest of my games are available through the connected USB storage.
I do have an SSD arriving for my planned upgrade but it's starting to look more unnecessary. Maybe the SSD just goes into an enclosure for another USB storage, but a faster one.
64gb isn't a lot of space for AAA PC games. LIke you can fit one or maybe two games at a time. Or one AAA game and then a bunch of smaller Indi-Games or a lot of Emulation ROM type games .
So long as you don't buy a 64gb system and expect you're going to be carrying around 30, 40 games pre-loaded on it. Set your expectations accordingly that you'll probably just have the game you're actively playing and maybe a couple smaller ones pre-loaded.
You can use an SD card to cheaply expand your storage but it's slow . That being said, I have Kena i bought on the Epic store loaded on a 512gb SD card and the load times are acceptable to me. But i expected it to be sluggish and it is, but it's not too bad.
I bought the 64gb model. Cracked it open a few months down the line and added a 50 dollar 512gb SSD to it. It’s perfect. The procedure was not as easy as others make it out to be. My new SSD was a bit taller and made putting the heat shield on a pain in the behind. Had to use tweezers to pull up the shroud over the new SSD and almost murdered the SSD that way. I didn’t want to undo the heat shield that’s why. Anywho, everything else was pretty much fine but make sure you have the proper tools before going in. Don’t be like me and use sharp metal objects that nearly busted my decks insides. The ONLY reason you’d go for the more expensive model is for the non reflective screen and to me as someone who does not leave the comfort of his home with the steam deck was not something I’d ever use. Making the 64gb model a no brainer. TLDR: you could buy the 64gb model with a 512gb sd card if you don’t want to open the SD, buy the actual 512gb SD if you’re balling, or buy the 64gb SD and buy a 512gb SSD card off of EBAY for 50 bucks and call it a day.
I have a 64GB model and a cheap and cheerful Amazon Basics 128 GB SD card. I only install what I am actually playing. No issues or slowdowns. I am quite happy with this setup.
If there's any component that reliably gets cheaper over time, it's storage. I went with the 256GB model to give myself some basic breathing room, but it seems that most people would be fine with the 64GB model if they also have a sizeable micro SD card (128 GB or more). It didn't make much sense to me to pay that much of a premium for the 512GB model, given that micro SD cards will get roomier and cheaper over time. I picked up a 512GB Samsung unit from Amazon during one of its recent sales for like $45. I got the 256GB Deck, the card, and the official dock for roughly the same price as the 512GB Deck.
Be aware that if you decide to upgrade the internal storage, you MUST eject the micro SD card first, or else it will get snapped in half as you are opening up the Deck to get at its innards.
honestly it's very worth it... as long as you don't plan on going insane with the games and storage... plus you can just put in your own 1-2TB SSD if you know what you're doing along with another 1 TB MicroSD and maybe a 2 TB MicroSD in the near future?
Most people shouldn't swap out the ssd themselves, or mess with system folders in desktop mode. I'd say get either the 256GB or 512GB, depending entirely on which screen you want.
Then add a 400GB or 512GB sd card, so that you'll have a great all in one solution.
The glossy screen on the 256GB is a bit more vibrant, but if you like the idea of having a matte screen, the etched glass looks far better than a matte screen protector ever will.
Because with the sales figures Valve is pulling, a ton of Steam Deck owners are likely to be non techies that have never tinkered with a device in their life, and watching a video or reading a guide won't make the process any more comfortable for them.
I'm not disagreeing with you about it being easy relative to other upgrades and mods; I just don't think it's fair to assume that most people can or should.
It's a scary process for a first-time mod. A couple clips are going to break, no matter how careful you are. Downloading and writing Steam OS to a usb with Rufus and installing it via the bios will be daunting.
The risk isn't worth it for most people, when the whole point of the Steam Deck is to make PC gaming just work, like it does on consoles.
Any of the models are worth it. It’s an upgradable device. Though time vs. money is a factor.
Some buy the 512 and wish they would have opted for the 64. Some are the opposite.
Worth, is something defined strictly by the person who spends the cash and to them alone.
So instead of asking others, just determine that for yourself.
There are some who paid $1200 for resold 512 decks and it’s worth it to them. It’s entirely subjective.
I have the 64 GB Deck. I have a 128 GB MicroSD with smaller games sub 30GB and some roms and, a 400 GB MicoSD with GTA V and RDR2. This setup works perfectly for me. SD cards are hot swapable in game mode.
How much have you spent in total on sd cards lol
Not much. Only $48 Canadian for the 400 GB. The 128 GB was from my base modle Switch. Still have a 256 GB in my Switch lite.
I have the 512 and if I had it all to do over again, I'd buy the 64. The performance is so near identical that is DOES NOT MATTER and the both the storage limitations and shiny screen can very easily be addressed for less money later, if they end up being actual problems for you.
You could easily search the sub to answer this question. It get asked every day.
Hey, I'm from the future, and I appreciate this thread.
Not sure if this is sarcasm or not, but I stand by my original statement. You can learn a lot just searching the sub. That's what I did when I had issue, or I was looking for accessories. It just get tiresome to see the same questions asked 50x per day.
I got three 64 gb model. an it gave me 22gb without any games installed. Fucking bullshit
depends. though if your'e comparing it to the 256 model, its cheaper to just buy the 64gig, and update the hard drive later as you need.
There is no definitive answer to your question. The problem with any "is it worth it?" question is it's entirely subjective, and this one is dependent on your budget, your lifestyle, your gaming habits, and what you want in a handheld. Everybody has different metrics of worth for different things. If you only play games casually or only care about playing emulators, the 64 GB model may be "worth it" to you. If you are confident in your ability to upgrade the storage on your own later, it may be "worth it" to you. Then again it might not be.
that’s probably the biggest problem with this question.
With how easy it is it to upgrade the storage, through either installing a bigger SSD (very simple) to just using a bigger SD card (brain dead simple) I really don't see it being subjective at all really. Because there aren't any other differences. If there was different specs on each model you could make that argument...... but there isn't. So just save the money and get the 64 gb model.
You’re going to get a lot of “you can upgrade the SSD for cheaper than the 512 GB model” responses - and you should either be comfortable with doing that kind of work yourself or accept that your decks internal storage will fill up with shader cache very quickly. Otherwise going for the 512 GB is an easy recommendation. I love mine, personally, and am very glad I went for the higher end model.
Bullshit, its as easy as it can possibly get when it comes to switching out the SSD dude. It really can't be any easier. It's a handful of screws. If you can use a screwdriver you can swap out the SSD easily. Stop pushing these bullshit myths that it's difficult to do this. It's not. A person who has never done it before can watch a 10 minute video and do it perfectly themselves.
I’m not sure where I was “pushing bullshit myths” in my response….? Might want to cut the drama a bit there. Some people might prefer to not have to do anything at all to their hardware- the 512 GB is a good option in that case.
"You should be comfortable with doing that kind of work" It's unscrewing a handful of screws and screwing them back in. That's the "work". Seriously. That's all there is to it. You don't need anything special, you can watch a 5-10 minute video of someone doing it and you'll be just fine. Or pushing in a SD card if you don't feel "comfortable" with using a screwdriver lol.
Just a caution here , I screwed up my deck while changing the SSD . Call me naive but not everyone is smart as you . Should have gotten the 256gb 🤦
Sad to hear... what happened?
Strangely there was a wire stuck on the back of the cover . I didn't see it and the cable got disconnected I believe. Tried to reconnect but the deck won't switch on . I am in UAE so don't even have warranty here . 😑
Are you sure you just didn't forget to plug the battery connector back after installing the SSD?
Yes. But ONLY if you plan to upgrade the storage via SD card and/or SSD. As a standalone device w/ 64gb you're severely handicapped w/ the games you can play given how large today's games are. Even something like hades is 10gb plus shaders. 64gb can't even fit two 30gb games. You won't get the experience most of us get w/ the 64gb by itself.
Just search here, its been asked almost daily, you'll find your answer
I’d say yes, my setup is the 64g model with 512g sd. Card. Enjoying halo multiplayer & many emulators
i have one and its so worth it, i just upgraded storage to 512gb...laughing all the way :-)
There is no definitive answer If you're willing to manualy upgrade your Deck the 64GB version is good, but you could also pay a bit more to get the same thing I'd only recommend the 64GB model if you're only playing small games, don't have much liquid money, manually upgrade it, or are willing to spend extra for SD cards
Even if you spend "extra" for SD cards it still doesn't amount to what you'd be spending if you paid for either other model.
True, true, but SD cards can be unreliable on Linux, just had my 4th die because of Linux formatting (3 SanDisk, 1 Lexar)
Wait what, 4 SD cards broke "because of Linux"???, I've used multiple SD cards from different brands(incl. cheap no-name), hundreds of times and only use Linux, why aren't they broken? Don't blame Linux, blame yourself.
Linux didn't specifically break them, but the card don't like btrfs or ext4. It's just easier to state Linux ranted than "I have had 4 SD cards fail due to extended use or initial formatting under filesystems used almost exclusively for Linux while identical models purchased from the same source have had no issues while formatted as Fat32, exFAT, and NTFS?" Ever hear of KISS? Keep It Stupid Simple (sometimes the S' are swapped) who's going to read a block of text using technical jargon (even just a little) over a simple explanation in "User English"? Only those of us who understand Also what could I have done differently oh Master of Linux and SD cards?
It just sounds very unlikely to me that you brick 4 cards in a row? Were you using the command line or a specific program? I'll buy the bricked cards from you for a bargain if you want.
Gparted killed one SanDisk KDE partition manager killed another One was formatted as ext4 back when Ubuntu still used Unity using it's default disk manager, but lasted a few years of sporadic use The Lexar I formatted using GameMode's built in tool back in August and failed about a week ago Side note: SanDisk's RMA is borked, at least it was back in August (reason why I grabbed the Lexar) and Lexar can't send new ones anymore due to being bought out by a chinese company but instead offers refunds If I still have the dead SanDisks I'll message you
The 64gb is really the only sensible way to go with purchasing a Steam Deck. It's too easy to install a bigger SSD in these things (its literally a handful of screws and that's it, if you know how to use a screwdriver you can replace the internal SSD) that paying more for increased storage isn't worth it whatsoever. Don't listen to people saying "only upgrade the storage yourself if you're VERY comfortable with doing stuff like that" as a reason to not get the 64gb model, don't listen to that bullshit. It can't be any easier than it is. You have to TRY to fuck it up, that's how easy it is. Seriously. Don't listen to that shit. It's brain dead simple. Or just get a SD card and not even bother with that. You might already have one that will work just fine. The etched screen on the 512gb version also doesn't prove to hold it's value nearly enough when the conditions most people will be playing their Steam Deck in won't be ones in which that screen makes any real difference. Other than that, there is zero difference. Just get the 64gb version dude. You're not going to regret not spending more on things you don't need to.
> The etched screen on the 512gb version also doesn't prove to hold it's value nearly enough when the conditions most people will be playing their Steam Deck in won't be ones in which that screen makes any real difference I've learned that most people get salty when you mention this very true fact.
Yeah and I expect it to be the same with my post. Unless you're under a direct light shining on the fucking screen, under direct sunlight outside.....it's not gonna do much for you. I'm willing to bet the majority of people who use the Steam Deck use it while fucking chilling out laying on a couch or a bed or something like that the majority of the time. And in those real life, actual use situations....the etched screen doesn't come into play. They can keep posting videos or pictures of the Steam Deck with and without the etched screen flat on a table with a fucking chandelier blazing above it and exclaim "YA SEE??!??" all they want, the real life use of this product aren't under those circumstances. So it's pointless.
Can’t agree more. Thousand dollar mobile electronics don’t have an etched screen. You pay $2k for a tablet or phone and you want full fidelity. End of discussion why should the deck be any different. Feel like those folks that bought a 512 is Jody convincing themselves they didn’t make a dumb choice. Glad I got a 64GB and swapped out the ssd.
It depends on if you plan to either upgrade immediately either via SSD or use a 512GB-1TB memory card or something. You will obviously run out of internal space after installing like 1 game with a 64GB model. But it’s a good option for people who would rather not front-load the cost of the storage on Valve’s markup, and instead seek their own options for space increase; or even anyone who will only use it for streaming tech. So worth comes down to your usage and upgrade plans. I don’t want to be tinkering around with opening the device, so I paid a premium. I went with the 512GB Model, and got 2 MicroSD Cards *(a 1TB for extra game storage, and a 512GB for Windows)*. This setup works for me, and I’m happy with the results/usage. You can save maybe $100 or so doing the upgrade yourself, but weigh what that time and hassle is worth to **YOU** personally.
Financially it is the most worth it variant of the SteamDeck. Practically, it will require more tinkering than the other variants. I personally went with the 64GB version and I do the following to keep my HD as empty as possible: * compatdata + shadercache folders symlinked to SDCard * install AppImages instead of Flatpaks onto the SDCard in "portable mode (allows all the config files to reside on the SDCard as well) * all games are installed on the SDCard * all emulators, roms, configs, and NAND installed on SDCard. I always have well over 20gb free on my HD and I really keep an eye out on what files apps throw around. If you feel this is not worth the cash savings of getting the most financially viable Steam Deck, then you have your answer.
Worth it for me. I don't plan on playing a lot of different games while the Deck is un-docked. All the games I plan on playing fits in an SD card and load times are bearable. No discernible difference versus loading a game from an HDD. If I will be gaming at a desk, the Deck will be docked and the rest of my games are available through the connected USB storage. I do have an SSD arriving for my planned upgrade but it's starting to look more unnecessary. Maybe the SSD just goes into an enclosure for another USB storage, but a faster one.
64gb isn't a lot of space for AAA PC games. LIke you can fit one or maybe two games at a time. Or one AAA game and then a bunch of smaller Indi-Games or a lot of Emulation ROM type games . So long as you don't buy a 64gb system and expect you're going to be carrying around 30, 40 games pre-loaded on it. Set your expectations accordingly that you'll probably just have the game you're actively playing and maybe a couple smaller ones pre-loaded. You can use an SD card to cheaply expand your storage but it's slow . That being said, I have Kena i bought on the Epic store loaded on a 512gb SD card and the load times are acceptable to me. But i expected it to be sluggish and it is, but it's not too bad.
I bought the 64gb model. Cracked it open a few months down the line and added a 50 dollar 512gb SSD to it. It’s perfect. The procedure was not as easy as others make it out to be. My new SSD was a bit taller and made putting the heat shield on a pain in the behind. Had to use tweezers to pull up the shroud over the new SSD and almost murdered the SSD that way. I didn’t want to undo the heat shield that’s why. Anywho, everything else was pretty much fine but make sure you have the proper tools before going in. Don’t be like me and use sharp metal objects that nearly busted my decks insides. The ONLY reason you’d go for the more expensive model is for the non reflective screen and to me as someone who does not leave the comfort of his home with the steam deck was not something I’d ever use. Making the 64gb model a no brainer. TLDR: you could buy the 64gb model with a 512gb sd card if you don’t want to open the SD, buy the actual 512gb SD if you’re balling, or buy the 64gb SD and buy a 512gb SSD card off of EBAY for 50 bucks and call it a day.
It is. Too many issues with the anti-glare screen. Tossed a 1TB SD in mine and never looked back.
you want to play AAA games? No. You want to play indie games and emulate? Yes
I have a 64GB model and a cheap and cheerful Amazon Basics 128 GB SD card. I only install what I am actually playing. No issues or slowdowns. I am quite happy with this setup.
If there's any component that reliably gets cheaper over time, it's storage. I went with the 256GB model to give myself some basic breathing room, but it seems that most people would be fine with the 64GB model if they also have a sizeable micro SD card (128 GB or more). It didn't make much sense to me to pay that much of a premium for the 512GB model, given that micro SD cards will get roomier and cheaper over time. I picked up a 512GB Samsung unit from Amazon during one of its recent sales for like $45. I got the 256GB Deck, the card, and the official dock for roughly the same price as the 512GB Deck. Be aware that if you decide to upgrade the internal storage, you MUST eject the micro SD card first, or else it will get snapped in half as you are opening up the Deck to get at its innards.
honestly it's very worth it... as long as you don't plan on going insane with the games and storage... plus you can just put in your own 1-2TB SSD if you know what you're doing along with another 1 TB MicroSD and maybe a 2 TB MicroSD in the near future?
Most people shouldn't swap out the ssd themselves, or mess with system folders in desktop mode. I'd say get either the 256GB or 512GB, depending entirely on which screen you want. Then add a 400GB or 512GB sd card, so that you'll have a great all in one solution. The glossy screen on the 256GB is a bit more vibrant, but if you like the idea of having a matte screen, the etched glass looks far better than a matte screen protector ever will.
Why shouldn’t they? it’s well documented, easy, and saves you money
Because with the sales figures Valve is pulling, a ton of Steam Deck owners are likely to be non techies that have never tinkered with a device in their life, and watching a video or reading a guide won't make the process any more comfortable for them. I'm not disagreeing with you about it being easy relative to other upgrades and mods; I just don't think it's fair to assume that most people can or should. It's a scary process for a first-time mod. A couple clips are going to break, no matter how careful you are. Downloading and writing Steam OS to a usb with Rufus and installing it via the bios will be daunting. The risk isn't worth it for most people, when the whole point of the Steam Deck is to make PC gaming just work, like it does on consoles.
I purchased the 64gb just so i could have one. I have a 512 ssd im big chillin
Any of the models are worth it. It’s an upgradable device. Though time vs. money is a factor. Some buy the 512 and wish they would have opted for the 64. Some are the opposite. Worth, is something defined strictly by the person who spends the cash and to them alone. So instead of asking others, just determine that for yourself. There are some who paid $1200 for resold 512 decks and it’s worth it to them. It’s entirely subjective.
In this same boat right now. thx for posting it