Steam fan finds 'cheap SSDs' to make retro 'game cartridges' system — the only problem is 2026 is the worst year in history to do it
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Using SSDs as “cartridges” is a reminder that physical distribution is a design choice, not a relic—but storage pricing cycles can break the model overnight. If your product depends on cheap flash, lock in supply or design for modular media so you’re not exposed to a single cost curve.
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