JSAUX Launches Steam Deck Docking Station with M.2 SSD Slot

[TheLostSwede]

Tech manufacturer JSAUX announces that its upcoming generation of Steam Deck Docking Stations is available and ready to order. The HB0604 Docking Station features an M.2 SSD slot that will allow players to upgrade the Deck's storage by attaching an external storage unit (not included with the dock). This way, players can expand their library when playing games on a big screen, especially AAA titles that tend to grab a significant chunk of the Deck's storage. This new Docking Station will be on sale on September 7 at 7am PST for a special $99 early bird price for the first 100 orders. After that, next orders will be priced at $129. JSAUX is also offering two bundled M.2 Docks with a 1 TB SSD and a 2 TB SSD storage card. The Dock + 1 TB SSD storage card will have an early bird price of $169 for the first 50 units (after that, it will be sold at $199), the Dock + 2 TB SSD storage card will have an early bird price of $239 for the first 50 units (after that, it will be priced at $269). All customers will get a complimentary portable stand for the Deck (while supplies last), a skin and a keycap with their orders.

Besides the M.2 SSD slot, that supports NVMe and SATA with a 900 MB/s data transfer, the docking Station features a 4K@60 Hz / 2K@120 Hz HDMI 2.0 port, 2 USB-A 3.1 ports, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port as well as a USB-C port for power input that allows charging at 100 W, letting the Steam Deck fully recharge while plugged in. The units bundled with SSD storage will feature M.2 2280 units, featuring PCIe Gen 3 8GT/s interface, up to 4 lanes. The SSDs are compliant with NVMe Express Revision 1.4 and support host memory buffer. Both the 1 TB and the 2 TB units offer up to 3300 MB/s read speeds and up to 2600 MB/s write speeds.




This Docking Station is the third product in this category researched and manufactured for JSAUX in just a few months. After the well-received first generation of the gadget, the R&D team at the Chinese manufacturer has worked to offer incremental upgrades to its flagship product. All its Docking Stations are compatible with iPads and Android phones with USB-C ports. JSAUX also plans to unveil new products for Apple and Oculus devices that will be available between September and October.

HB0604 Docking Station (M.2 SSD) for Steam Deck

• 6-in-1 Docking Station for Steam Deck. Equipped with an HDMI 4K@60 Hz / 2K@120 Hz output, a Gigabit LAN Ethernet input, a USB-C port for charging, and two USB-A 3.1 ports, letting you explore a new way to play with Steam Deck.
• The M.2 SSD slot supports NVMe and SATA (900 MB/s Data Transfer) so you can upgrade your Deck's storage when playing on a big screen.
• It comes with a 4K@60 Hz / 2K@120 Hz HDMI 2.0 output When it's connected to an external 4K monitor, it provides a sharper and smoother visual experience, so you can enjoy the visual feast on your games.
• Full charging speed for your Steam Deck. The JSAUX Steam Deck docking station supports 100 W max. power delivery, which is enough power to charge your Steam Deck at full speed (45 W) when paired with the original charger.
• The JSAUX all-in-1 Steam Deck docking station blends hub and stand together perfectly, so you can keep your desktop neat and organised.
• It is also compatible with iPads and Android phones with USB-C ports.

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[sam_86314]

Of course they release this after I ordered the one with gigabit Ethernet...

 

[TechLurker]

Of course they release this after I ordered the one with gigabit Ethernet...

That's more or less why I'm waiting before buying into the new gear. It's so new that many companies are still working out add-ons and upgrades for it. That said, this seems like a tempting one, if only to have more storage when docked and accessing the "bigger screen games". At the same time though; I'd like a version with some sort of enhanced cooling built in, whether it's just a blower tunnel or a 40-60mm fan tunnel (which a 1mm gasket that seals the tunnel to the Steam Deck's intake vent) that can keep the Steam Deck running a bit cooler while docked, also allowing for slightly higher sustained performance.

 

[Imouto]

When I thought I'd wait for the official one.

 

[low]

There are rumors about HB0624. It makes coffee for you when you press "pause". I will wait for that.

 

[Nordic]

Of course they release this after I ordered the one with gigabit Ethernet...

This is the fourth one they released. I don't understand why they are doing rapid iterations. We may soon observe a steam deck dock singularity.

 

[TheoneandonlyMrK]

I've got to be honest, now I have realized and bought a 512GB sdcard is @£70 I wouldn't be buying this just more of them.

 

[watzupken]

In my opinion, the Steam deck is meant to be a portable gaming system. Having the storage in the dock is nice, but useless when you pull it out of the dock. And if I were to keep the Steam deck docked most of the time, I think I would just spend the money on a more capable ITX gaming PC or gaming console.

 

[ERazer]

In my opinion, the Steam deck is meant to be a portable gaming system. Having the storage in the dock is nice, but useless when you pull it out of the dock. And if I were to keep the Steam deck docked most of the time, I think I would just spend the money on a more capable ITX gaming PC or gaming console.

This, if you want to play on monitor then why not play on PC

 

[Nordic]

I do plan to get a dock eventually, but not to play on my TV at home. The doc would be for when I bring my SD to a friends house and we play local coop games.