Steam Deck

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Dext Steps | If you're considering buying a Steam Deck, Valve reiterates it's not jumping on the yearly release train just to put out something "only incrementally better"

"There’s no reason to do that."

Oct. 21, 2024 Mark Warren

A car drifting in Parking Garage Rally Circuit.

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Parkade Racing | This Saturn-era throwback racer is the most fun I've had on my Steam Deck in months

Most retro racing games have left me cold. This took me back to 1995.

Sept. 25, 2024 Tom Orry

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DOUBLE DIPPING | GeForce Now expands Steam Deck support alongside 24 new games joining the May library including Hellblade, MotoGP24, and more

More support, more games, more fun.

May 2, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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ONE AND DONE | Elden Ring patch does one thing only Steam Deck owners will care about

Today's Elden Ring patch has a single patch note.

Jan. 11, 2024 Sherif Saed

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SWITCHING THINGS UP | Switch 2 predicted to match Steam Deck price, $100 more than OG Switch

Better start saving!

Jan. 3, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

A close-up of the Steam Deck OLED, seeing the four face buttons glinting in some lovely red-ish light.

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ALL HANDS-ON DECK | The Steam Deck OLED isn’t just a minor upgrade – it’s one of my favorite pieces of gaming hardware ever

Valve has absolutely proved its hardware prowess, vision, and expertise with this refresh.

Dec. 1, 2023 Alex Donaldson

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CLOUD AND CLEAR | Nvidia and Xbox have turned Steam Deck into a Game Pass beast

In truth, almost all modern handheld PCs can benefit from Xbox’s cloud gaming expansion.

Oct. 25, 2023 Tom Orry

The Steam Deck, a handheld console, can be seen with a purple and blue backdrop.

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PLENTY OF TIME | As Nintendo Switch 2 rumours swirl, Valve says no Steam Deck 2 until at least late 2025

Valve won't release a new Steam Deck for a couple of years, and it has some really valid reasons why.

Sept. 22, 2023 Sherif Saed

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SALEATHON | Get a Steam Deck for up to $130 off during the Steam 20th Anniversary Sale

Save some money.

Sept. 15, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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DECK SWITCH | Lenovo Legion Go goes all Switch as it challenges the Steam Deck

Another challenger has entered the arena of handheld mini-PCs, and this one is taking more than a few cues from the Nintendo Switch.

Sept. 1, 2023 Sherif Saed

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PLENTY OF LIFE LEFT | Valve is now selling certified refurbished Steam Decks

Save some money.

Aug. 8, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Ellie wields a crossbow in the remake of The Last of Us part 1

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HIT THE DECK | While The Last of Us Part 1 is getting a patch, a Steam Deck fix will take some extra time

Ellie and Joel should look better on your PC soon, but Steam Deck users may have to wait longer for a good experience.

April 4, 2023 Connor Makar

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BE PREPARED | Before you rush to buy the discounted Steam Deck, know what you’re buying – some essential tips

I love my Steam Deck, but there’s a limit to what it can do.

March 17, 2023 Tom Orry

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NO WALLET NO CRY | Steam Spring Sale kicks off with a discount on Steam Deck

That's right. It's on sale.

March 17, 2023 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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FANTASY PREDICTION | With Baldur’s Gate 3 heading to PS5, could it be a bigger deal than Starfield?

Larian’s most high-profile project to date could be its Witcher 3 moment.

March 2, 2023 Jim Trinca

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ALL HANDS ON DECK | Sony handhelds might be dead, but on its 18th birthday the promise of the PSP is as alive as ever

The PlayStation Portable and Vita dream might be over, but the Switch and the Steam Deck keep the flame alive.

Dec. 13, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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YOU'VE BEEN FRAMED | Steam Deck's in-built FPS counter is ruining my life

Bit hyperbolic, yes, but the performance stats and tinkering available on Valve's handheld aren't good for me.

Nov. 7, 2022 Tom Orry

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Nate-ural on Deck | Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection on Steam Deck gives me deep PS Vita nostalgia

PS Vita, you deserved a lot better my friend.

Oct. 18, 2022 Tom Orry

Review

HIT THE BRICKS | Lego Bricktales review: A near-perfect video game representation of joyous Lego creativity

Lego Bricktales carries the energy of the finest and most experimental Lego video games of the 90s – and it’s a wonderful low-key game of the year contender.

Oct. 11, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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OOPS | Valve releases updated Steam Deck trailer due to original featuring a Nintendo Switch emulator icon

Yuzu no longer in sight.

Oct. 8, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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TEAM ON DECK | Valve’s Steam Deck, and official dock, can now be bought without a reservation

Reservations are now also open in new regions.

Oct. 7, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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Deck means life | PS5's best game is seemingly coming to Steam Deck

More evidence has surfaced that Returnal could land on Steam and Steam Deck, sooner rather than later.

July 26, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

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heat up, slow down | Valve says your Steam Deck will run worse in this heat

The Steam Deck, like many modern devices, will throttle its performance when the temperate gets too high.

July 21, 2022 Sherif Saed

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all hands on deck | Valve says Steam Deck shipments will more than double each week

Q3 reservation emails to be sent as soon as 30 June.

June 28, 2022 Kelsey Raynor

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FRESH AIR | The AyaNeo Air is the latest Steam Deck rival, starting at $289

Valve kicked the door down; now an increasing number of impressive PC handhelds are hitting the market. The latest is the AyaNeo Air.

May 31, 2022 Alex Donaldson

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DRIFT KICKED | Steam Deck drift issue was caused by a recent firmware update and Valve has released a fix

Valve has released an update to combat issues experienced by some users.

March 2, 2022 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Review

switch it up | Steam Deck review: it’s a chunky marvel, brimming with potential… when it works right

Small and mighty, loud and occasionally buggy, the Steam Deck is finally here. But can it hold a candle to the Nintendo Switch and redefine handheld gaming?

Feb. 25, 2022 Alex Donaldson