Yes, Valve (kinda) downgraded the Steam Deck. No, it doesn't matter. (Plus other Deck News)

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The Steam Deck's SSD gets a new model being shipped. Here's why people are up in arms. Plus, there's a mod that will kill your Steam Deck, and more!

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Gamespot Article: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/steam-deck-mod-lets-you-install-larger-m-2-drives-but-valve-says-not-to/1100-6504879/
Lawrence's response: https://twitter.com/lawrenceyang/status/1540863166438969345

Steam Deck's minor hardware revision: https://www.pcgamer.com/valve-says-steam-decks-ssd-change-impacts-performance-only-in-extremely-uncommon-cases/

Q3 emails started June 30th https://twitter.com/OnDeck/status/1542546382946308097

Steam Client Update: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200?emclan=103582791470414830&emgid=3323108691045398493

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