Sounds like you should probably just grab a large high speed SD card and pop that guy in. Otherwise, go to ifixit.com and find their steam deck guides. They sell kits with compatible SSDs, the correct tools, and full instructions on how to do the job.

I think the best you could hope for is for some of these early ones that are being RMAd for dead pixels to get a new screen and get sold as refurbs

I have a really nice gaming PC, but sometimes you just need to be cozy with a handheld. Great for gaming under a fluffy blanket or just taking advantage of downtime during the day. I’ve been playing a lot of PS2 games emulated as well as some older games I missed or want to revisit. And baldurs gate 3 of course :)

I think it works well as a complement to a real gaming PC but if you’re budget limited then it can definitely provide a super satisfying experience as your only/primary gaming device.

If you really want nicer graphics though (esp through a larger display like a tv) I might recommend something different. It handles well enough for it’s small/low-res screen but definitely doesn’t have much spare juice in the tank to drive more pixels vs a PS5 or decent PC can do