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PC gamer creates Steam game cartridges using 128GB SSDs

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A PC gamer has ingeniously repurposed old 2.5-inch SATA SSDs into functional "game cartridges" for Steam games. The system utilizes a script on each 128GB SSD that, when plugged into a SATA dock, automatically navigates Steam to the game's page or directly launches it. This setup offers a nostalgic, console-like experience for managing PC game libraries, with the creator sharing details on its Linux-based operation and potential for future expansion. AI

RANK_REASON A user-created modification of existing hardware and software for a niche application.

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PC gamer creates Steam game cartridges using 128GB SSDs

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    PC gamer turns Steam games into cartridges with ingenious 2.5-inch SSD system — games are stored on 128GB drives alongside a script to auto-start the title once plugged in

    A PC gamer has created and demonstrated a handy Steam Game Cartridge system.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Reddit user creates Steam 'game cartridge' system to fight back against all-digital future A gamer created a Steam setup that boots games from external SSDs.

    🎮 Reddit user creates Steam 'game cartridge' system to fight back against all-digital future A gamer created a Steam setup that boots games from external SSDs. 📰 Source: Polygon.com 🔗 Link: https://www.polygon.com/pc-gamers-physical-media-games/ # SteamDeck # PCGaming # AI # Arti…

    LINKS polygon.com/pc-gamers-physical-media-games
  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    PC gamer turns Steam games into cartridges with ingenious 2.5-inch SSD system — games are stored on 128GB drives alongside a script to auto-start the title once

    PC gamer turns Steam games into cartridges with ingenious 2.5-inch SSD system — games are stored on 128GB drives alongside a script to auto-start the title once plugged in A PC gamer has created and demonstrated a handy Steam Game Cartridge system. https://www. tomshardware.com/v…

    LINKS tomshardware.com/…/pc-gamer-turns-steam-g…

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