The WD Black SN770M 2TB SSD is now available at a lower price, giving Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and other handheld PC owners a useful way to fix one of the biggest problems with portable gaming: limited storage.
The 2TB model is currently listed at $349.99 at Best Buy, down from $432.99. That is a saving of $83 and makes the drive more attractive for anyone who wants to install more large games without constantly deleting old ones.
Modern games can take up a lot of space, and a 512GB handheld can fill up quickly. Even a few AAA games, updates, and shader files can leave little room for anything else. A 2TB internal SSD gives you much more breathing room and can make a handheld feel easier to live with every day.
| WD Black SN770M 2TB detail | Information |
|---|---|
| SSD type | M.2 2230 NVMe |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Current Best Buy price | $349.99 |
| Previous price | $432.99 |
| Saving | $83 |
| Read speed | Up to 5150 MB/s |
| Write speed | Up to 4850 MB/s |
| Warranty | Five years |
| Supported handhelds | Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, Xbox Ally, Xbox Ally X |
The WD Black SN770M is made for compact devices that use the M.2 2230 SSD size. That makes it a strong match for handheld gaming PCs, where a normal full size desktop SSD will not fit.
Speed is another reason to consider it. The drive offers read speeds up to 5150 MB/s and write speeds up to 4850 MB/s. In daily use, that can help with boot times, game loading, file transfers, updates, and general system responsiveness.
It may also be a better long term option than relying only on microSD cards. MicroSD cards are useful for extra space, but they are usually slower than internal NVMe SSDs. On some handhelds, they can also be more vulnerable to heat related issues. An internal SSD upgrade is cleaner if you want faster storage for large games.
The main downside is still price. Even with the discount, $349.99 is not cheap. This is not an impulse upgrade for everyone. But compared with the usual price range for high capacity handheld SSDs, the deal is more reasonable than normal.
Installation will also require opening your handheld, so it is worth checking a proper guide before starting. The upgrade is common among Steam Deck and ROG Ally owners, but you should still take care, back up important data, and make sure you have the right tools.
For players who constantly uninstall games to make space, the WD Black SN770M 2TB could be a practical upgrade. It gives a handheld enough storage for dozens of games, while also improving speed compared with many default drives and microSD setups.
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