The Steam Deck is one of the best handheld gaming consoles to date. Apart from being an exceptional handheld gaming console, the Steam Deck also has a desktop mode to access apps like Google Chrome, Spotify, and much more. Since the Steam Deck is incredibly versatile, allowing users to install most of their favorite apps, it should not come as a surprise that you will run out of storage space sooner in no time. Steam Deck owners should monitor the remaining storage space to prevent this from happening.

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Best Verified Racing Games On The Steam Deck

Owners of the Steam Deck have a good selection of racing video games to choose from. The following are the best verified ones.

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However, since many Steam Deck owners do not know how to check the storage space, they can face many problems. Fortunately, this guide will cover everything there is to know about checking the storage space on your Steam Deck, along with other useful information.

Steps For Checking Storage Space On Steam Deck

Steam Deck Internal Storage Space Check

To check storage space on your Steam Deck, follow these simple steps:

  1. Power on your Steam Deck.
  2. Press the Steam button.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Locate and select Storage.
  5. The Storage menu will allow you to see how much storage space you have left on the internal drive and micoSD card (if installed).

What is interesting about the Storage menu is that you can browse files, repair data, and move files between the internal drive and microSD card.

How To Check Steam Deck Storage In Desktop Mode

System Monitor on Steam Deck

Interestingly, you can also check the storage space in Desktop Mode on your Steam Deck. To do so, here is what you need to do:

  1. Press the Steam button.
  2. Select Power.
  3. Select Switch to Desktop.
  4. Select the Application launcher from the taskbar.
  5. Select System > System Monitor.
  6. You will be able to see the remaining storage space under the Disk tab.

Now that you know how to check storage space on your Steam Deck, make the most of this information. You can now ensure enough storage space while installing new games and apps. Additionally, if you run out of storage space, you can delete apps and games you do not need with ease.

If you want to delete documents and files you downloaded in Desktop mode, you must do so manually.

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Steam Deck Console
Steam Deck
Display card main info widget
4K Capabilities
Yes
Screen
7" diagonal 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio) 60Hz
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Checkbox: control the expandable behavior of the extra info
Storage
64 GB - 512 GB
CPU
AMD APU Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz
Battery
40Whr battery. 2 - 8 hours of gameplay
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0 and Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Ports
1x USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, 1x USB 3.2,1x Micro SD slot, 1x 3.5 audio jack
Dimensions
298mm x 117mm x 49mm
Weight
Approx. 669 grams
Audio
Stereo with embedded DSP for an immersive listening experience and Dual Microphone Array