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Steam Deck OS 3.5 Preview adds VRR and HDR and improves Starfield's performance

October 5, 2023 | Steam Deck's latest OS update will make games look better and run faster, with improved sRGB color output for the display and new graphics drivers.

Starfield doesn't run great on Steam Deck, but this mod could help

September 25, 2023 | Starfield runs at sub-30FPS on Valve's new Steam Deck portable PC hybrid, but this mod could help improve performance through texture compression.

Lenovo Legion Go official pricing, specs, and availability, a costly Steam Deck alternative

September 25, 2023 | With its premium build quality, impressive display, and Switch-like features the Lenovo Legion Go is set to be a high-end Steam Deck alternative.

Sabrent's new docking station for the Steam Deck offers 4K output and M.2 SSD storage expansion

September 7, 2023 | This could be the only Steam Deck or ROG Ally docking station you'll ever need thanks to the addition of M.2 SSD storage expansion.

Steam Deck is getting a fix for serious Zenbleed security flaw - but some gamers are worried

September 3, 2023 | While a fix is inbound - and a fallback solution in place - for the Deck's Zen 2 APU, there are concerns about a performance hit from a microcode update.

Dreaming of a Steam Deck with more RAM? This modder has equipped their Deck with 32GB

August 29, 2023 | An intrepid modder has doubled up the amount of system RAM in their Steam Deck to 32GB, which should give a nice performance boost to some games.

Want a Steam Deck on the cheap? It looks like Valve may sell officially refurbished handhelds

August 28, 2023 | Refurb models from Valve are set to start at $319 for the base 64GB portable, and could run up to $519 for the 512GB version of the handheld.

Great news, Steam Deck owners: Baldur's Gate 3 is now fully compatible with Valve's handheld

August 25, 2023 | New patch means that Baldur's Gate 3 now has fully 'verified' status for the Steam Deck, plus there are a bunch of other fixes here too.

Report: Lenovo's new Legion Go PC handheld could compete against Steam Deck, ROG Ally

August 21, 2023 | Lenovo is reportedly working on its own Windows-powered PC handheld that will compete with the Ayaneo, Valve's Steam Deck and the ASUS ROG Ally handhelds.

Modder turns an overclocked Nintendo Switch into a Steam Deck-like handheld gaming PC

August 9, 2023 | With hacks, CPU and GPU tweaks, Android, and a Linux layer on top of that, here's a look at games like Titanfall 2 and God of War running on the Switch.

Syntech 6 in-1 Docking Station for Steam Deck is also compatible with the ASUS ROG Ally

July 11, 2023 | Syntech's new 6-in-1 USB-C Docking Station for Steam Deck is packed with ports and features and it also supports the new ASUS ROG Ally.

How to get Diablo IV running on Steam Deck, and the optimal settings to use

June 23, 2023 | Diablo IV is making waves in the gaming world and the good news is that it's a relatively easy process to get the game up and running on Steam Deck.

Sabrent's new Rocket Q 2230 SSD in 2TB capacity is perfect for Steam Deck

June 14, 2023 | Sabrent's new Rocket Q 2230 SSD 2TB SSD is available now via Amazon, and it has been built for portable PC gaming devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.

Perfect for a Steam Deck, the Sabrent Rocket 2230 1TB is currently $50 off

June 6, 2023 | The small 2230 form factor Sabrent Rocket 2230 1TB NVMe SSD is a great choice for portable devices like the Steam Deck, and it's currently on sale.

ASUS ROG Ally could be a Steam Deck killer at rumored price of $699

May 19, 2023 | That's for the model with the Z1 Extreme 8-core CPU and 512GB of storage, making it look highly competitive against Valve's Steam Deck 512GB version.

Corsair launches new MP600 MINI M.2 SSDs for Steam Deck storage upgrades

May 18, 2023 | Corsair's new MP600 MINI 1TB has arrived, adding another storage expansion option for Steam Deck owners looking to upgrade their handheld.

Steam Deck to break 3.47 million unit sales in 2023, analysts predict

May 9, 2023 | Valve's popular handheld-PC hybrid should break 3 million total unit sales throughout 2023, analyst firm Omdia has forecasted 5 years of device sales.

Microsoft could be working on Windows Handheld Mode for Steam Deck and gaming

May 8, 2023 | Windows Handheld Mode designed for gaming devices like the Steam Deck could be coming, as seen in a leak from a recent Microsoft Hackathon.

Syntech launches a 6-in-1 USB-C Docking Station designed for Steam Deck

May 4, 2023 | Syntech's new 6-in-1 USB-C Docking Station for Steam Deck is packed with ports and features and arrives with a compact ergonomic build.

ASUS ROG Ally is a Steam Deck competitor that will offer double the performance

April 29, 2023 | ASUS is prepping a Steam Deck competitor with the new ASUS ROG Ally handheld, which it says will ship with the fastest AMD APU to date.

Sabrent storage sale has a great deal on Steam Deck ready Rocket 2230 1TB SSD

April 16, 2023 | Calling all Steam Deck owners, and those looking to expand their PC gaming storage, some high-performance Sabrent SSDs are currently on sale.

Steam Deck is finally on sale with Valve offering a 10% discount for a week

April 16, 2023 | Valve is kicking off its annual Steam Spring Sale and for the first time since its launch the Steam Deck is now officially on sale.

Steam Deck update fixes bugs and brings ray tracing to Doom Eternal

April 11, 2023 | Version 3.4.6 of SteamOS gives Doom Eternal a considerable visual makeover - and yes, the shooter can run smoothly enough with ray tracing.

Valve says when the powerful next-gen Steam Deck will release

April 6, 2023 | Valve plans to release an upgraded version of its Steam Deck, and this next-generation portable console is expected to be 'powerful'.

Steam Deck now supports real-time ray-tracing in DOOM Eternal, and it's playable

March 30, 2023 | Real-time ray-tracing arrives on the Steam Deck with the first game to support handheld RT being id Software's DOOM Eternal. So then, how does it run?

Valve's Steam Deck handheld PC celebrates its first birthday

March 22, 2023 | Valve's Steam Deck handheld PC celebrates its first birthday as the company looks forward to the future with new upgrades and hardware iterations.

iFixit is offering Steam Deck SSD upgrade kits going all the way up to 2TB

March 16, 2023 | Steam Deck SSD storage upgrades are becoming easier to obtain, with iFixit offering up to 2TB Steam Deck Upgrade Kits with Micron PCIe Gen4 storage.

New Steam feature lets you copy games between PCs, this is great for Steam Deck

March 15, 2023 | Steam's latest feature lets you copy games between PCs, making it perfect for the Steam Deck and those with multiple rigs on the same network.

You can now get a 2TB SSD upgrade for your Steam Deck via Framework

March 8, 2023 | Upgrading the internal storage of Valve's Steam Deck with a 2TB Western Digital M.2 2230 SSD, which is now available to purchase for USD 299.

Someone tried to turn their Nintendo Switch into a Steam Deck, it didn't work

March 3, 2023 | One man's journey to get Steam running on a Nintendo Switch to turn it into a Steam Deck might have ended in failure but it's fascinating, nonetheless.

AMD's new Radeon 780M integrated graphics doubles Steam Deck performance

March 3, 2023 | The first benchmarks for the integrated graphics of the new Radeon 780M from AMD has surfaced, and it's an impressive generational improvement.

Micron's 1.5TB MicroSD card is costly but awesome for the Steam Deck or Switch

February 22, 2023 | A new record for microSD storage has been set, and Micron's new impressive 1.5TB microSD card sounds perfect for the Steam deck or Nintendo Switch.

Sabrent creates the perfect Steam Deck dock with up to 4K 60Hz output

February 12, 2023 | SSD-maker Sabrent has created a new USB-C dock that's a great fit for Valve's Steam Deck handheld hybrid, offering 95W with PowerDelivery 3.0 over USB-C.

Sabrent's new Rocket 2230 SSD: 5GB/sec for your Steam Deck, laptops, and more

January 26, 2023 | Sabrent reveals its new Rocket 2230 SSD: in the M.2 2230 form factor, ready to rocket-speed your Valve Steam Deck, Microsoft Surface, ultrabook, and more.

Valve to give away over 100 Steam Deck handhelds during The Game Awards

January 17, 2023 | Valve plans to give away at least 180 Steam Deck handhelds during The Game Awards stream showcase on December 8, users have to watch on Steam to enter.

Razer's new Android handheld costs as much as a Steam Deck and a PS5

November 2, 2022 | The new Razer Edge is an Android-powered Wi-Fi-only mobile handheld that costs as much as the cheapest Steam Deck SKU and more than a Nintendo Switch OLED.

Valve says it is 'always working on games' alongside Steam Deck

October 19, 2022 | Valve has jumped head-first into hardware with the Index and Steam Deck, but the developer is still working on new games and software at the same time.

Valve's Steam Deck repair centers are up and running

October 3, 2022 | Valve's Steam Deck repair centers are now operational and ready to repair faulty and malfunctioning handled-PC units regardless if they are under warranty.

Valve: Steam Deck is multi-generational hardware, new models coming

September 20, 2022 | Valve confirms the Steam Deck will expand with new models that are 'more open and capable' than the original existing Steam Deck handheld-PC hybrid.

Valve designer warns Steam Deck owners not to add new 2242 M.2 SSDs

July 20, 2022 | Valve reminds Steam Deck owners of the dangers of swapping out parts, especially with alterations to the built-in M.2 SSD.

Valve's next-gen Steam Deck 2 hardware: AMD Zen 4 CPU + RDNA 3 GPU

July 12, 2022 | Valve's next-gen Steam Deck 2 portable gaming handheld could be powered the AMD 'Little Phoenix' APU, with new leaked details.

The Steam Deck is handheld-only for now, dock has been delayed

June 23, 2022 | Valve has delayed the Steam Deck's docking station due to significant COVID-19 manufacturing and supply line disruptions.

AYANEO2 handheld: Ryzen 7 6800U APU + GPU is 2x faster than Steam Deck

June 3, 2022 | AYANEO2 announced: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U 'Rembrandt' APU + RDNA 2 GPU that's twice as fast as Valve's portable Steam Deck console.

Steam Deck + Radeon RX 6900 XT as external GPU: better at 4K than PS5

May 5, 2022 | Valve's portable Steam Deck used with external Radeon RX 6900 XT on Windows 11: plays The Witcher 3 at 4K Ultra at nearly 120FPS.

Windows drivers released for Steam Deck (but there's no audio yet)

April 7, 2022 | Microsoft releases official Windows drivers for Valve's handheld-PC hybrid Steam Deck, but certain Xbox games aren't playable.

Steam Deck stick drift is real, but dead zone calibration can help

March 25, 2022 | Gamers report Steam Deck stick drift, but luckily the device lets you adjust dead zone with Steam Input calibration modes.

Valve has no plans to raise Steam Deck price to match high demand

March 24, 2022 | Valve won't hike up Steam Deck pricing, Gabe Newell says MSRP could actually be reduced over time as chip supply events out.

Steam Deck may inadvertently steal Nintendo's retro gaming market

March 24, 2022 | Valve's new Steam Deck is described as an emulation dream machine that could steal Nintendo's portable retro gaming market.

Valve plans to support the Steam Deck for a 'long time to come'

March 24, 2022 | Valve has no plans to abandon the Steam Deck any time soon, says it will work on the new PC-handheld hybrid for years to come.

Steam Deck is a chonky beast of a handheld (because it's also a PC)

March 3, 2022 | Valve's new Steam Deck is bigger than any existing video games handheld by a sizable margin, is a chonky portable PC beast.

The Steam Deck, Valve's Switch-like handheld PC, releases Feb 25

February 22, 2022 | Valve's new Steam Deck will meet its new shipment target of February 2022 and reservations will start getting charged soon.

Valve playing with open-source Radeon Linux GPU drivers for Steam Deck

February 19, 2022 | Valve is funding more research into open-source Radeon Linux GPU drivers for its new Steam Deck handheld, Linux gamers rejoice!

Valve confirms Steam Deck won't have any exclusive games

December 22, 2021 | Sorry, but there will be no Steam Deck exclusives -- Valve confirms in a newly-updated FAQ page, says it doesn't make any sense.

Half-Life 3 not in development, Valve full steam ahead with Steam Deck

December 22, 2021 | Valve insider Type McVicker says Half-Life 3 isn't in development, nor is a follow-up to Half-Life: Alyx -- it's all Steam Deck.

Valve Steam Deck hardware: AMD 'Aerith' SoC with Zen 2 + RDNA 2 tech

December 8, 2021 | Valve details its handheld Steam Deck: AMD Aerith SoC with 4C/8T CPU at up to 3.5GHz and RDNA 2 GPU with 8 CUs at up to 1.6GHz.

Steam Deck first shipments delayed to February 2022

December 6, 2021 | Valve has delayed the first shipments of its new Steam Deck PC-handheld hybrid to February 2022 due to 'material shortages'

Steam Deck APU deep dive coming November 12

November 29, 2021 | Valve and AMD will host a deep dive into the Steam Deck's custom APU during a special Steam Works system stream on November 12.

Valve testing ALL Steam games for Steam Deck compatibility

November 12, 2021 | Valve is currently testing all Steam games to see which are compatible with the Steam Deck, publishes findings in public database.

Replacement SSDs 'could cause problems' in the Steam Deck, Valve warns

November 3, 2021 | The Steam Deck's M.2 2230 SSD was carefully chosen and designed specifically for the handheld, and Valve warns not to replace it.

Valve: Gamers really shouldn't open their Steam Deck PC-handhelds

November 3, 2021 | Valve releases a five-minute teardown video of the Steam Deck and warns gamers not to open their PC-handheld hybrid systems.