What Format Should I Use for My Steam Deck SD Card?
Go with exFAT—you get the best compatibility across different systems, and it's also easier to set up.
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You should use exFAT for your Steam Deck's SD card. It's compatible with both Windows and Linux, which makes it a perfect fit!
First-hand experience here! I formatted my SD card to exFAT, and it's been smooth sailing with my Steam Deck.
Just use exFAT. Trust me, it works.
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