The ROG Ally from Asus is a rather high-end gadget for a handheld gaming PC, but it isn't nearly as high-end as it could be. It only comes with a 512GB SSD, and if you've played any AAA game released in the last few years, you'll know that many, if not most, of them can easily exceed 50GB. Ten games may easily consume 512GB.
Fortunately, the introduction of handheld gaming PCs such as the Ally and the Steam Deck has prompted numerous SSD manufacturers to provide more SSDs in the 2230 form factor, which the Ally employs. Before you begin configuring your Ally, consider upgrading the SSD to 1TB or 2TB. There aren't many models available nowadays, but happily, there are a few that are worth your money. Here are my tips if you want to add more storage to your Ally.
A roundup of the finest ROG Ally SSDs
There were no high-performance 2230 SSDs available before the Steam Deck, but now that the Deck and the Ally have become popular, the market is starting to see a few solid possibilities. At the time of writing, I could only discover four SSDs that were both trustworthy and truly worth your money, but hopefully there will be more in the coming months.
Sabrent's Rocket 2230, which is the fastest 2230 SSD (tied with the MP600 Mini) and also comes in a 2TB model, is the one I suggest the most. Teamgroup's MP44S is a less expensive but slower alternative to the Rocket 2230. Maximum speed is something I wouldn't be concerned about with these SSDs. You're probably using the Ally for gaming, and games will never require the full performance of an SSD. It may appear frivolous to try to save $20 on an SSD instead of just purchasing the Sabrent Rocket, but $700 for the base model of the Ally is likely to be a significant strain on many people's wallets.
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