China Unveiled Compact 2 Terabyte 'Mini SSD' Exceeding MicroSD Express Speed in Nintendo Switch 2, Yet Remarkably Smaller - Miniscule '1517' SSD Offers Impressive Speed Boasts, Measuring Only 15x17mm

The gaming world is abuzz with excitement as Chinese gaming console makers introduce a new external storage solution – the Mini SSD, also known as the 1517. This innovative storage device is making waves, particularly in the handheld gaming console market, and is set to rival the microSD Express used by Nintendo for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the first device to adopt the microSD Express standard, and stocks for the memory card sold out soon after the console's announcement. In contrast, the Mini SSD is more than three times faster, boasting a theoretical maximum sequential read speed of 3.7 GB/s and write speed of 3.4 GB/s.

Handheld gaming consoles, such as GPD's Win 5 and the upcoming OneXPlayer Super X, are among the first to incorporate the Mini SSD. Its small package and fast read and write speeds are appreciated, making it an ideal choice for these devices that demand high data transfer speeds due to their advanced features.

Full-sized SD Express cards can have a theoretical maximum transfer speed of 3,940 MB/s, making them marginally faster than the Mini SSD, but over three times larger. This makes the Mini SSD a more practical choice for devices with limited space, such as handheld gaming consoles.

However, it's important to note that the 1517 Mini SSD is not a JEDEC standard yet, which may affect its global adoption. This means that while it's a promising technology, its widespread use is uncertain at this time.

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In the world of handheld gaming consoles, the race for faster storage solutions is on. With the introduction of the Mini SSD, we can expect to see more devices adopting this technology in the future. Whether you're a gamer or a tech enthusiast, keep an eye on this exciting development!