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An improved, friendlier script to save storage space on your Steam Deck by moving internal compatibility data and shader pre-cache data to the same MicroSD card as the game for that data is installed. Always remember that the less data you write to your internal SSD, the longer it will last, so this script also solves that issue. Additionally, this new script can handle the conflict that can happen if you have compatibility data for one game in both your internal storage and the MicroSD card. In that case, it will prioritize the existing compatibility and shader data in the MicroSD card and remove it from internal storage as its goal is to save internal storage space. Timestamps: Step 1: Download Script via git command line - 04:54 Step 2: Set Executable Permissions - 07:44 Step 3: Running the Script - 08:08 Verifying Script Result - 11:48 Creating a Data Conflict - 13:26 Running the Script to Resolve the Conflict - 18:11 Demonstrating Symbolic Link Creation - 21:49 Testing The DioField Chronicle After Having its Data Transferred: 25:35 Closing: 27:26 Games showcased: Valkyrie Elysium: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1963210/VALKYRIE_ELYSIUM/ The DioField Chronicle: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1399080/The_DioField_Chronicle/ Github link for the script: https://github.com/silverthornne/steamdeckbash Medium Article: https://medium.com/@arodznegron/easy-cache-data-transfer-script-for-steam-deck-4185bd312fb8 Keep in mind that there are two scripts in there now; make sure you choose the transferCacheToSDCard.sh script. During the video, there's a point where I mention that a user on Reddit has created some resources to fix compatibility issues with the 8bitDo Ultimate 2.4Ghz Controller. Originally (and when I did it), it was a series of commands to type over on Konsole on your Steam Deck. He offers a script now so it's a lot easier to do. Here's where to find it: 8bitDo 2.4Ghz Ultimate Controller Steam Deck Guide @ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/ymv653/guide_to_setup_the_8bitdo_ultimate_24ghz_wireless/ Ko-fi link for tips: https://ko-fi.com/arodznegron I didn't really seek to have my second video be about an alternate script for saving space on the Steam Deck, but once the conversation got going to improve the script over on Reddit, I couldn't help but get to it immediately!

As amazing as the Steam Deck is, it has one weakness: storage space! Even if you install your games on the MicroSD card, internal space will be used up by pre-cached shader data and compatibility data files. This video will explain a script I created to save internal storage space by moving those compatibility and shader pre-cache files into the MicroSD card where the game is installed, thereby freeing up space on your Steam Deck! As a bonus, if you keep those files on the MicroSD card, you will extend the life of your Deck's internal storage so it's a win-win! Timestamps: Introduction | Problem Explanation: 00:15 Examples Sizes for Compatibility and Shader Precache Data Directories: 03:08 Overview of the Solution: 10:21 Step 1 - Install game to MicroSD Card: 14:03 Step 2 - Have the correct MicroSD Card: 15:14 Step 3 - Obtain AppID: 18:00 Step 4 - Download the Script and launch Konsole: 18:43 Step 5 - Make Script Executable: 21:49 Step 6 - Launch the Script: 23:49 Script Limitations: 34:32 Closing: 37:34 Games showcased: Idle Maku: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2000980/Idle_Maku/ 20 Minutes Till Dawn: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1966900/20_Minutes_Till_Dawn/ Granblue Fantasy Versus: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1090630/Granblue_Fantasy_Versus/ Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial: https://store.steampowered.com/app/844850/Tower_Hunter_Erzas_Trial/ Super Robot Wars 30: https://store.steampowered.com/app/898750/Super_Robot_Wars_30/ Unusual Findings: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1605320/Unusual_Findings/ Github link for the script: https://github.com/silverthornne/steamdeckbash Ko-fi link for tips: https://ko-fi.com/arodznegron medium article: https://medium.com/@arodznegron/steam-deck-save-internal-space-with-this-script-f45e31f10830 As I've said, this is my first video, and English is not my native language so sorry for the blunders here and there! This was a lot more challenging than I expected, but it was ultimately a lot of fun. I already have a few ideas for my next video, but am open to suggestions in the comments. I'm also working on a way to resolve the limitation described on the "Script Limitations" section so check the Github from time to time for an update! Also, I really appreciate it if you stick around for most of the video. From what I understand, that helps a lot with the metrics!