The PC Gamer story referenced modder Belly Jelly's discovery (initially reported by Hot Hardware) that it was possible to fit an M.2 2242 SSD in the Steam Deck, albeit with some design sacrifices.

The Rocket Nano 2242 is tailor-made for Lenovo’s Legion Go and Thinkpads, eliminating the need for a 2230/2242 adapter. It’s also a good performer. While M.2 slots are universally 22mm wide ...

OWC's new Express 4M2 enclosure gives creative pros USB4 performance, smart cooling, and flexible RAID options in a compact, ...

If your Steam Deck SSD isn't ... Steam Deck to allow for the installation of an M.2 2242 SSD. ... was actually just a simple KingSpec PCI-e 512 GB 1100/1000 MB/s 512 GB single sided SSD.

The SK hynix Tube T31 might look like a thumb stick, but it's hiding inside an M.2 2242 SSD with transfer speeds up to 1,000MB/s via USB-A. ... where only the 512GB model is discounted.

Legion Go S supports 2242 & 2280 SSDs, expanding upgrade options for users without voiding warranties. The OG Legion Go was ...

Made as a direct fit for Lenovo's new 2242 M.2 slots, the Corsair MP600 is the fastest such SSD we've tested to date -- albeit, by a small margin.

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