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Valve's Steam Deck is a powerful handheld gaming PC built around SteamOS, giving players access to their Steam library in a portable, console-like form factor. With the OLED model improving display quality, battery life, cooling, weight, and wireless connectivity, the Steam Deck remains Valve's flagship portable gaming device.

144 news storiesUpdated August 13, 2026

Valve Steam Deck News

NewsValve warns against possibly dangerous TikTok craze - don't inhale from your Steam Deck vents

December 13, 2023 | Don't go smelling your Steam Deck vents, even if you are a connoisseur of the odors who can tell the difference between the OLED and LCD models...

NewsTT Show Episode 12 - GeForce RTX 4090 Banned, Steam Deck 2, OpenAI, Starship Launch, and more!

November 23, 2023 | The TT Show Episode 12 is here, and Jak and Kosta dig into the GeForce RTX 4090 ban, Steam Deck 2, Microsoft's first AI GPU, SpaceX Starship...

NewsDOS_deck lets you play classic DOS games like Doom on a browser with your PC or Steam Deck

November 21, 2023 | DOS-deck lets you browse and play DOS games with full controller support in a browser window on PC or Steam Deck, and so far it's an impressive...

NewsValve is working on the Steam Deck 2, but is waiting for 'a generational leap in performance'

November 12, 2023 | According to the Steam Deck team at Valve 'the next thing that we're working on moving forward is Steam Deck 2,' and it's at least a few years...

NewsValve says it has sold 'multiple millions' of its PC handheld Steam Deck

November 12, 2023 | The PC gaming handheld market is something of a recent phenomenon, with Valve confirming that it has sold millions of Steam Decks.

NewsNew Steam Deck is 2-3 years away at least, Valve says

November 9, 2023 | Valve's engineers say they're working on a new Steam Deck successor, but the upgraded next-gen handheld PC hybrid won't be ready for a few years...

NewsSteam Deck OLED model announced, features 6nm SoC shrink, 90Hz HDR panel

November 9, 2023 | Valve's new Steam Deck OLED model features a few upgrades over the original, including an 7.4-inch OLED HDR panel with up to 90Hz refresh rates...

NewsNot got enough storage in your Steam Deck? How does an upgrade to a 61TB SSD sound?

November 6, 2023 | This mod equips the Steam Deck with a 61TB SSD, but as you might guess, there are serious caveats in pulling off this impressive feat.

NewsPlaying Baldur's Gate 3 on your Steam Deck? New patch improves graphics in a big way

November 3, 2023 | FSR 1.0 was a shoddy mess, but with FSR 2.2 support now in the RPG, Steam Deck owners and anyone with an AMD GPU are much better catered for...

NewsThis Steam Deck modded with a massive 61TB SSD should be enough to install all your games

November 2, 2023 | Not that you can walk into a store and buy a 61 Terabyte SSD off-the-shelf, but it is kind of incredible to see that much free space on Steam...

NewsIs Steam Deck finally losing its, er, steam? Handheld is no longer a top-seller for Valve

October 13, 2023 | The Steam Deck has been in the top 10 of Valve's own best-selling products since it was launched - but it just dropped down to number 15.

NewsTesting shows Steam Deck runs Cyberpunk 2077's big 2.0 update just fine

September 25, 2023 | It turns out the new version 2.0 patch deployed ahead of the launch of the Phantom Liberty expansion isn't too much for the Steam Deck to handle...

NewsSteam Deck 2 won't be here until 2025 - or 2026 more likely

September 22, 2023 | Valve has again commented on the potential launch timeframe for a sequel to the Steam Deck, and let us know it won't be happening anytime soon...

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

September 17, 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...

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

September 5, 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...

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

September 3, 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...

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

August 17, 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.

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

August 15, 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...

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

August 8, 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...

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

August 8, 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...

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

August 7, 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.

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

August 1, 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...

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

July 23, 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...

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

June 20, 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.

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

June 7, 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...

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

May 24, 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...

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

May 12, 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...

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

April 27, 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...

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

April 25, 2023 | Corsair's new MP600 MINI 1TB has arrived, adding another storage expansion option for Steam Deck owners looking to upgrade their handheld.

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

April 15, 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...

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

April 13, 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.

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

April 11, 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.

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

April 3, 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.

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

March 19, 2023 | Calling all Steam Deck owners, and those looking to expand their PC gaming storage, some high-performance Sabrent SSDs are currently on sale...

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

March 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.

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

March 14, 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.

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

March 9, 2023 | Valve plans to release an upgraded version of its Steam Deck, and this next-generation portable console is expected to be 'powerful'.

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

March 5, 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...

NewsValve's Steam Deck handheld PC celebrates its first birthday

February 26, 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...

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

February 20, 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...

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

February 19, 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...

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

February 13, 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...

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

February 6, 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...

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

February 6, 2023 | The first benchmarks for the integrated graphics of the new Radeon 780M from AMD has surfaced, and it's an impressive generational improvement...

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

January 25, 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...

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

January 11, 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....

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

December 10, 2022 | 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...

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

December 1, 2022 | 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...

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

October 15, 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...

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

September 27, 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...

NewsValve's Steam Deck repair centers are up and running

September 9, 2022 | Valve's Steam Deck repair centers are now operational and ready to repair faulty and malfunctioning handled-PC units regardless if they are...

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

August 28, 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...

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

June 26, 2022 | Valve reminds Steam Deck owners of the dangers of swapping out parts, especially with alterations to the built-in M.2 SSD.

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

June 16, 2022 | Valve's next-gen Steam Deck 2 portable gaming handheld could be powered the AMD 'Little Phoenix' APU, with new leaked details.

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

June 2, 2022 | Valve has delayed the Steam Deck's docking station due to significant COVID-19 manufacturing and supply line disruptions.

NewsAYANEO2 handheld: Ryzen 7 6800U APU + GPU is 2x faster than Steam Deck

May 15, 2022 | AYANEO2 announced: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U 'Rembrandt' APU + RDNA 2 GPU that's twice as fast as Valve's portable Steam Deck console.

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

April 12, 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.

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

March 11, 2022 | Microsoft releases official Windows drivers for Valve's handheld-PC hybrid Steam Deck, but certain Xbox games aren't playable.

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

March 1, 2022 | Gamers report Steam Deck stick drift, but luckily the device lets you adjust dead zone with Steam Input calibration modes.

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

February 28, 2022 | Valve won't hike up Steam Deck pricing, Gabe Newell says MSRP could actually be reduced over time as chip supply events out.

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