Western Digital has announced that the WD_BLACK SN770M NVMe SSD is now available for purchase. Available in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities, this is a premium, high-performance PCIe 4.0 M.2 2230 solution designed for today’s compatible handheld gaming PCs, such as Valve’s Steam Deck and ASUS’ ROG Ally handheld. The 1 TB and 2 TB models feature speeds of up to 5,150 MB/s.
The 500 GB version is available for purchase on Western Digital’s online store, etailers, retailers, and resellers for $74.99 (U.S. MSRP); the 1 TB is available for purchase exclusively on Western Digital’s online store and at Best Buy for $109.99 (U.S. MSRP); and the 2 TB is available for purchase exclusively at Best Buy for $219.99 (U.S. MSRP).
“With game sizes continually becoming larger, it’s easy for handheld game consoles to fill up over time with new games and regular updates,” said Eric Spanneut, vice president of client SSDs for Western Digital. “The new WD_BLACK SN770M NVMe SSD boosts available storage up to 2TB and is specifically designed to handle the peak performance of demanding games for handheld gaming PCs.”
“The ROG Ally takes handheld gaming to new heights. AAA game titles reach over 150GB in size, so play more of your best games by expanding your internal storage with the WD_BLACK SN770M, a gaming-optimized mobile SSD for the ROG Ally,” said Shawn Yen, vice president of gaming, ASUS.
WD_BLACK SN770M NVMe SSD Features
- Supercharge compatible handheld devices such as the ASUS ROG Ally and Valve Steam Deck for faster loading and installation
- Play more games wherever you are with up to 2TB of trusted Western Digital TLC 3D NAND storage.
- Exclusive gaming features including PCIe Gen 4.0, Western Digital’s nCache 4.0 technology, and Microsoft’s DirectStorage Support
The WD_BLACK SN770M NVMe SSD in the small M.2 2230 form-factor gives consumers a way to expand their handheld gaming PC internal storage so they can take their game library anywhere they go. By offering a range of capacities, consumers now have more options to expand their game libraries, with up to 2TB of trusted Western Digital TLC 3D NAND. This new drive also offers an immersive experience with exclusive gaming features including PCIe Gen 4.0, Western Digital’s nCache 4.0 technology, and Microsoft’s DirectStorage support. This is a great option to supercharge compatible handheld devices, such as the ASUS ROG Ally, with speeds up to 5,150 MB/s (1TB and 2TB models) for blazingly quick game installations and level loads.