The 6 best Steam Deck accessories on sale for Prime Day

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.

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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!

Sabrent 6-Port Docking Station for Steam Deck | 95 watt Power Delivery | 3 USB-A ports | 2 USB-C ports | HDMI 2.0 | $29.95 $23.88 at Amazon (save $6)
This Sabrent Dock is about as no-nonsense as it gets. Heck, it even uses "just works" as a bullet point on its Amazon page. You're missing the fancier features of some Docks here (notably no Ethernet port), but if you just want to charge your Steam Deck or be able to plug in a mouse, keyboard, and monitor, it's exactly what you need and nothing more.

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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.

Silicon Power 512GB microSD card | UHS Class 3 (U3 A1) | 100 MB/s read | 80MB/s write | $39.99 $26.25 at Amazon (save $13.74)
Many of the Steam Deck's best games are compact, taking up just a couple gigs or even less. But if you try to toss Baldur's Gate 3 or Elden Ring on there, all of a sudden your SSD can get pretty cramped. 512GB of fast extra storage is a must for housing a big portable library.

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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.

Lexar Play 2230 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 5,200 MB/s read | 4,700 MB/s write | $109.99 at Amazon
For Steam Deck upgrades, the Lexar Play is our new favorite and you can see why in our full review. It's fast for a 2230 size format, with great sustained performance. It also runs cool, even under a heavy load. The only negative is the fact that 1 TB is the largest capacity available and its price is volatile.

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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.

JSAUX 2-Pack Steam Deck Screen Protector | Tempered glass | Guiding frame | $9.99 $7.99 at Amazon (save $2)
My favorite thing about this JSAUX kit is that it comes with two screen protectors, so there's no need to stress over messing up the installation process. The included frame will also help you make sure you get it on just right. Wish I'd had one of these before I got a small nick in my Deck's screen. 😔

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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. 

Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds | Bluetooth 5.3 | Noise canceling | 8 hour battery life (24 w/case) | $299.99 $228 at Amazon (save $71)
It may not make a lot of sense to drop $200+ on Bluetooth headphones just for your Steam Deck, but these are best-in-class for music and calls, too, making them a great everyday companion for gaming away from home and whatever the heck else you do when you should be playing your Steam Deck.

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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. 

Anker 20,000 mAh power bank | 87W fast charging | Built-in USB-C cable| 18 month warranty | $59.99 $44.99 at Amazon (save $15)
Anker is my go-to charger company, and this power bank should give you a full recharge for your Steam Deck without enough left over to top up your phone. Great for those long trips where you might be away from an outlet for a whole day. The horror!

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