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In case you were wondering, no, the Nintendo Switch 2’s microSD Express cards aren’t good for the Steam Deck
- The Nintendo Switch 2's microSD Express cards are not recommended for the Steam Deck or any current portable PC due to compatibility issues.
- MicroSD Express cards offer faster transfer speeds compared to standard microSD cards, but are limited by the older interface used in current devices like the Steam Deck.
- Despite speculations, using microSD Express cards in portable PCs such as the Steam Deck does not significantly improve performance or reduce load times.
- Tests conducted with a PNY microSD Express card in a Steam Deck showed it was consistently slower than a SanDisk Extreme Pro card.
- The price of microSD Express cards is relatively higher compared to older interface-compatible cards, making them a less cost-effective choice for current handheld PCs.
- Current handheld PCs do not support the higher speeds of microSD Express cards, resulting in no performance benefit compared to older cards like the SanDisk Extreme Pro.
- MicroSD Express cards are not recommended for use in devices that do not have Express compatibility, as they will perform at the level of the device's interface, limiting their speed potential.
- Potential future handheld PCs may benefit from microSD Express once device compatibility improves and prices become more affordable.
- Considering the current pricing and performance limitations, opting for older interface-compatible storage cards or upgrading the internal SSD of devices like the Steam Deck is a more practical choice.
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