{"title":"Gaming Handheld SSDs (M.2 2230)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpgrading the internal storage of handheld gaming consoles like the Valve Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, or Microsoft Surface Pro requires an ultra-compact M.2 2230 form factor drive. Measuring just 30mm in length, these miniature drives deliver full desktop-class NVMe performance without exceeding strict internal handheld thermal and power limits. The Crucial P310 2230 and Lexar PLAY 2230 utilize PCIe Gen4 x4 controllers delivering read speeds up to 7,100MB\/s, slashing game install times and asset load screens on modern AAA titles. Because handheld battery life and internal thermals are tightly constrained, these drives are engineered for efficient power draw and low idle consumption. Don't compromise with sketchy grey-market imports that risk overheating your handheld: our drives offer verified TBW endurance ratings (up to 440TBW) and 5-year local warranties. For full-size desktop PC upgrades, explore our main \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1tb-ssd\"\u003e1TB SSD\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2tb-ssd\"\u003e2TB SSD\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/4tb-ssd\"\u003e4TB SSD\u003c\/a\u003e hubs, or see the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solid-state-drives-ssd\"\u003eSolid State Drives (SSD)\u003c\/a\u003e range. Ready for fast dispatch from local Australian warehouses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lexar-lnmplay001t-rnnng-internal-ssd-1tb-m-2-2230-pcie-gen4x4-nvme-ssd","title":"Lexar LNMPLAY001T-RNNNG Internal SSD 1TB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLexar LNMPLAY001T-RNNNG\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance Internal SSD with a capacity of 1TB in an ultra-compact M.2 2230 form factor, ideal for handheld gaming consoles and small laptops like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally. 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