Ben Madilynn
Sorry, PC gamers: the Steam Deck is not on sale for Prime Day. But if you’re lucky enough to have one of Valve’s gaming handhelds already (or expect to pick one up in an upcoming Steam sale) then Amazon’s deal day is a smart time to buy some Steam Deck accoutrements on the cheap. You really don’t need anything to have a great experience with the Steam Deck—it comes with a nice case and a fast charger—but most of the folks on our team have at least added a microSD card for additional storage.
And there are some other accessories that may improve your Steam Deck experience, particularly if you need to want to dock it like a portable PC, keep it charged on the go or keep the screen extra safe.
Here are six of our favorite Steam Deck accessories that are on sale during Amazon Prime Day.
A cheap dock that does the job
Our pick for the best cheap Steam Deck dock is even cheaper than usual during Prime Day, and Sabrent is a reliable brand. It’s a quarter the price of Valve’s official Dock!
A 512GB microSD card for loads of games
This microSD card isn’t quite the fastest you can get, but the Steam Deck was designed for A1 microSD card speeds, making a slightly faster A2 card irrelevant for playing games. The only place you’d see a small speed advantage is in installing/decompressing games on a gigabit internet connection. Once in-game, you’ll never notice a difference. Save the cash and buy this one.
A new SSD for EVEN MOAR GAMEZ
If you want to get surgical with your Steam Deck, an SSD upgrade can make a big difference to your handheld experience. The one shipped with the Deck is pretty sluggish, even in the larger capacities, and if you picked up a 256 GB version you’ll probably be up for an update about now.
This is the most affordable 1 TB SSD you can grab for your Steam Deck, and the actual install process isn’t too onerous. In fact, intrepid reporter Katie Wickens has done the hard yards to show you exactly how to do it yourself.
A glass screen protector for extra defense
Another of our favorite Steam Deck accessories, this two-pack of JSAUX glass screen protectors is only $2 off… but they’re normally only 10 bucks, so that’s still a 20% discount. You could buy a Costco hot dog with that savings.
A pair of earbuds for hearing with
The most versatile item on this list, I expect you’d use these earbuds with your Steam Deck every so often when you need them, while also syncing them up to your phone and/or laptop far more often. I love my Sony XM4s and these are considered straight-up upgrades, with better noise canceling and a smaller profile.
A dense portable battery for staying juiced up
There are a million power banks out there, but sticking with a quality brand like Anker will lessen the chances of it crapping out on you after six months. Also, keep in mind that the Steam Deck will want 45 watts of power to charge quickly, and airplanes only allow power banks of up to 27,000 mAh.
