Steam Deck users can get Samsung's 1TB Pro Plus microSD at a cheap price
Blog Andrew Joseph 18 Jun , 2025 0

this Samsung Pro Plus It's one of the best MicroSD cards on the steam deck, and the 1TB model just hits a new low on Amazon. The 1TB model is released for $120 and is only discounted to $70. The $50 discount has no end date for listing, but we won't be surprised to see this sell. Previous all-time lows were $80. The Pro Plus 1TB is currently costing the same as the slower ones thanks to Amazon's deal Samsung 1TB EVO ChoiceThis is a microSD card released along with last year's 1TB Pro Plus.
$70 ($120) | Best price to date
Pro Plus is one of the most popular MicroSD cards, with U3 rating (Ultra-high speed 3). Due to its speed and reliability, it is one of the best choices for expanding storage space on the steam deck. Its rated value is up to 180MB/s read speed and 130MB/s write speed.
Pro Plus and Evo Select are also great cards for creators. Both models provide fast enough read and write speeds for 4K video. Both models come with SD card adapters.
If the Pro Plus Deal sells out, the EVO SELECT remains a reliable choice for Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch owners, especially since the latest model has a 160MB/S transfer speed, putting it behind the Pro Plus. Both cards are capable of storing and launching games on handheld handhelds as well as a variety of Windows-based handheld and retro devices.
notes: Samsung's Pro Plus and EVO SELECT models are no Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Switch 2 only supports microSD Express cardwhich is much faster and therefore has a higher price. Walmart recently restocked Samsung 256GB MicroSD Express Card 2 for Nintendo Switch 2 $59.
When it comes to storage devices, it is often recommended that you choose established brands like Sandisk and Samsung be reliable for a long time. No one likes to lose their data. Granted, if you store video games on microSD only, this is almost not that big – unless the corrupted data contains files that you have spent dozens or hundreds of hours building. Backup save is always a good idea.
With Amazon’s current deals, Samsung cards are significantly cheaper, cheaper than their sandpaper counterparts of each model. this Sandisk Ultra 1TBThis is the most popular microSD card – sold for $80 and offers a reading and transfer speed of up to 150MB/s —-10MB/s slower than the EVO SELECT. this Sandisk Extreme 1TBOn the other hand, it is 10mb/s faster than the Pro Plus and can reach a reading speed of up to 190MB/s. That is to say, the current limit of 1TB is $99.
However, while we usually recommend Samsung or Sandisk for data storage, there are other good options to expand your gaming handheld handheld storage space, including Lexar plays 1TB, reads at 205MB/s Just $80. Another solid option is TeamGroup's A2 Pro 1TB microSD $65.
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Nintendo Switch 2 microSD Express Card

If you are looking for a microSD Express card for Nintendo Switch 2, we include a list of options below – including a lot – including Samsung's Super Mario Theme 256GB Express Card. Products in the product Bold Currently in stock.