We’re constantly searching for top-tier microSD cards perfect for enhancing your Steam Deck experience, and there’s a new price cut on one of James’ preferred choices that’s definitely worth noting.
Last month, the Samsung Pro Plus 1TB microSD card experienced a price reduction to $89.99 on Amazon. Now, that same model (which hilariously sounds like an energy booster available in the UK) is available for an even lower $74.99, offering a substantial 35% discount.
Score Savings on this 1TB microSD Card for your Steam Deck
Expect read speeds reaching up to 180MB/s and write speeds of 130MB/s. Importantly, James’ thorough evaluations showed impressive load time performance.
As James himself stated when highlighting the best storage options for your Valve handheld: “The Samsung Pro Plus was the first memory card I tried that loaded Aperture Desk Job in under 11 seconds, and it was also the first to achieve exactly 16 seconds in the Shadow of the Tomb Raider loading benchmark.”
“While the SanDisk Extreme Pro has subsequently delivered even quicker load times, the Samsung microSD generally provides a superior balance between cost and overall performance.”
If you’re wondering about timing (as you rightfully should with Black Friday approaching), this price is only $5 above the absolute lowest price we’ve ever recorded for this model, suggesting it’s a fantastic value whether you buy now or wait.
Is 1TB too much storage for your needs? The 512GB version is also on sale, boasting a 35% discount that brings the price down to just $39.99 – a solid deal, though it’s $5 more expensive than it was just a few weeks ago.