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Samsung's P9 MicroSD Express cards are on sale at Amazon and B&H Photo, with the 256GB version priced at $47.99 and the 512GB version at $99. Both prices remain above the cards' original launch prices, which the piece attributes to an ongoing memory shortage.
The WD Black SN770M 2TB SSD has been discounted to $259.99, marking an 8% increase over its original launch price. This M.2 2230 drive is compatible with popular gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, providing a high-performance storage option amid ongoing shortages. Despite newer models emerging, the SN770M remains a cost-effective choice for expanding storage capacity in portable gaming devices.
The MSI Claw (A1M), MSI's first handheld gaming device featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, is now available at a clearance price of $562.99 at Best Buy. The device has a 7-inch 1080p display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a single USB-C port, and expandable storage via microSD or internal SSD replacement. Despite its competitive price, the Meteor Lake chip's high power consumption limits gaming performance and battery life.
Gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally run full PC operating systems—SteamOS or Windows—so they suffer from the same software buildup issues as desktop computers. Periodically restarting these devices can resolve problems like game crashes, frame drops, lag, and audio glitches by clearing background processes and giving the system a fresh start. Valve itself lists restarting as an early troubleshooting step on its official Steam Deck support page.