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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.

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New app turns Steam Deck into a PlayStation Portal for PS5 game streaming and PlayStation Plus cloud gaming

NewsNew app turns Steam Deck into a PlayStation Portal for PS5 game streaming and PlayStation Plus cloud gaming

August 13, 2026 | Asobi: Remote Play is a new app that can turn a Steam Deck into a PlayStation Portal with full remote play over Wi-Fi and even cloud streaming...

Modder crams Steam Deck hardware inside a GameBoy chassis, creating the SteamBoy

NewsModder crams Steam Deck hardware inside a GameBoy chassis, creating the SteamBoy

August 10, 2026 | A Reddit modder crammed Steam Deck hardware into a Game Boy-sized shell, and surprisingly, it looks cool and most of it actually (sort of) works...

Steam Deck LCD battery returns to iFixit, but costs $50 more now

NewsSteam Deck LCD battery returns to iFixit, but costs $50 more now

August 1, 2026 | Steam Deck LCD owners feared their batteries were gone for good, and now that they're finally back in stock, the price has jumped a painful...

Linux kernel patch boosts Steam Deck 1% lows by 31.8% by fixing AMD CPU clock handling

NewsLinux kernel patch boosts Steam Deck 1% lows by 31.8% by fixing AMD CPU clock handling

July 30, 2026 | The patch checks each core every 10ms and boosts busy cores to performance mode, improving Steam Deck 1% lows without hurting idle efficiency...

Redditor turns Steam Deck into a spike-covered, taser-equipped fortress to scare off family

NewsRedditor turns Steam Deck into a spike-covered, taser-equipped fortress to scare off family

July 27, 2026 | A Raspberry Pi, object detection camera, and servo-triggered taser sit inside a 3D-printed spiked shell, and the creator says it works like...

Steam Deck sales crash by 80% after Valve's latest price hikes

NewsSteam Deck sales crash by 80% after Valve's latest price hikes

July 22, 2026 | Estimated sales data shows that the Steam Deck is struggling massively to move units after Valve's latest price increase of roughly 45% in May...

Valve is now supplying replacement Steam Deck LCD batteries again, after reportedly ceasing support

NewsValve is now supplying replacement Steam Deck LCD batteries again, after reportedly ceasing support

July 17, 2026 | Turns out Valve is still producing replacement batteries for the Steam Deck LCD model, despite earlier reports that it was sunsetting parts...

Valve discontinues replacement parts for the Steam Deck LCD handheld four years after launch

NewsValve discontinues replacement parts for the Steam Deck LCD handheld four years after launch

July 15, 2026 | Valve has discontinued replacement parts for the original Steam Deck LCD models, specifically the battery, leaving users with no repair path...

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is Steam Deck Verified at launch

NewsAssassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is Steam Deck Verified at launch

July 4, 2026 | The Verified status also strongly suggests the game will run well on the Steam Machine, which shares the same SteamOS foundation as the Deck...

Valve engineers claim release cadence for future Steam Machine versions will be shorter than the Steam Deck

NewsValve engineers claim release cadence for future Steam Machine versions will be shorter than the Steam Deck

June 26, 2026 | Valve engineers claim that the release cycle between the Steam Machine and the Steam Machine 2 will be shorter than between the Steam Deck and...

Valve offers update on Steam Deck 2, says it's close but still has one issue to solve

NewsValve offers update on Steam Deck 2, says it's close but still has one issue to solve

June 25, 2026 | 'We're definitely getting there,' Valve says as it provides a small but notable update on the development of the Steam Deck 2 handheld.

Steam Deck code is bleeding into Steam Machine game functionality

NewsSteam Deck code is bleeding into Steam Machine game functionality

June 23, 2026 | Valve has officially launched the Steam Machine and it's been discovered that many of the operating system files are labelled 'Steam Deck'.

Valve rolls out update for Steam Machine release following Steam Deck price hike

NewsValve rolls out update for Steam Machine release following Steam Deck price hike

June 16, 2026 | Valve has rolled out an update for SteamOS that's the clearest indicator that the company is preparing to release the highly anticipated Steam...

Valve confirms how much more powerful the Steam Machine is than the Steam Deck

NewsValve confirms how much more powerful the Steam Machine is than the Steam Deck

June 5, 2026 | Valve has teased a new performance metric for the Steam Machine in a recent update that confirmed the device will arrive 'this summer'.

Valve reveals Steam Machine launch window, confirms easy compatibility with Steam Deck verified games

NewsValve reveals Steam Machine launch window, confirms easy compatibility with Steam Deck verified games

June 4, 2026 | Valve confirms that the Steam Frame and Steam Machine will both ship soon, and Frame will have a standalone verified program to ensure compatibility...

Steam Deck OLED gets a price hike in Asia, with the 1TB variant now being 51% more expensive

NewsSteam Deck OLED gets a price hike in Asia, with the 1TB variant now being 51% more expensive

June 1, 2026 | KOMODO, the official Valve distributor in Asia, has raised Steam Deck OLED prices across Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, effective...

Valve hikes Steam Deck price by up to $300 as chip shortages squeeze games hardware market

NewsValve hikes Steam Deck price by up to $300 as chip shortages squeeze games hardware market

May 27, 2026 | Valve has increased the Steam Deck OLED's price by $300 for the 1TB option as the video games hardware market navigates ongoing component shortages...

Forza Horizon 6 finally works on the Steam Deck and Linux gaming PCs thanks to a Proton hotfix Valve silently pushed to Steam

NewsForza Horizon 6 finally works on the Steam Deck and Linux gaming PCs thanks to a Proton hotfix Valve silently pushed to Steam

May 19, 2026 | Valve issues a hotfix for Proton that reportedly fixes crashing issues in Forza Horizon 6 on PCs running Linux and AMD GPU hardware.

Discord is finally adding comprehensive Linux support thanks to the Steam Deck

NewsDiscord is finally adding comprehensive Linux support thanks to the Steam Deck

May 18, 2026 | Discord on Linux just got a massive update that finally adds proper GPU hardware video encoding, and Gamescope Vulkan for game capture.

Valve confirms that it's 'hard at work' on the Steam Deck 2

NewsValve confirms that it's 'hard at work' on the Steam Deck 2

April 28, 2026 | 'We're hard at work on it,' Valve responded when asked about the Steam Deck 2, confirming that the next-gen gaming handheld is deep in development...

Valve introduces 30-day average framerate graph for developers to better gauge Steam Deck performance problems

NewsValve introduces 30-day average framerate graph for developers to better gauge Steam Deck performance problems

April 23, 2026 | Valve has introduced a new data monitoring system that gives developers user-reported framerate data over a 30 day period to help monitor Deck...

Valve's Proton 11 beta unlocks more playable games and boosts performance for Steam Deck and Linux fans

NewsValve's Proton 11 beta unlocks more playable games and boosts performance for Steam Deck and Linux fans

April 18, 2026 | Proton 11 adds Wine 11's NTSync support, slashing CPU overhead, boosting frame rates, and enabling more Windows games to run reliably on Linux...

Steam Deck 2 will reportedly use an off-the-shelf AMD APU, not custom like the original

NewsSteam Deck 2 will reportedly use an off-the-shelf AMD APU, not custom like the original

April 5, 2026 | According to the latest rumor, Valve will be moving away from building a semi-custom AMD SoC for the Steam Deck 2 in favor of using an existing...

Leaker reiterates 2028 window for Steam Deck 2, but the date is still iffy

NewsLeaker reiterates 2028 window for Steam Deck 2, but the date is still iffy

April 2, 2026 | Tech expert and leaker KeplerL2 reiterates previous reports that Steam Deck 2 could be targeting a 2028 launch, but the RAM-pocalypse could...

Valve blames current Steam Deck shortages on global memory crisis

NewsValve blames current Steam Deck shortages on global memory crisis

February 16, 2026 | If the Steam Deck OLED is currently 'out of stock' in your region it's because of the 'memory and storage shortages' causing chaos in consumer...

Valve's Steam Deck is out of stock and it's sparking worries of a memory crisis shortage

NewsValve's Steam Deck is out of stock and it's sparking worries of a memory crisis shortage

February 15, 2026 | All three Steam Deck models are currently 'out of stock' in several regions, is it the latest bit of PC gaming hardware affected by the memory...

Valve ends production of cheapest Steam Deck model

NewsValve ends production of cheapest Steam Deck model

December 21, 2025 | Valve has ended production of the cheaper 256GB LCD Steam Deck model, and now consumers have to pay at least $549 to secure a new Steam Deck...

Valve clarifies that battery life is just as important as next-gen performance for Steam Deck 2

NewsValve clarifies that battery life is just as important as next-gen performance for Steam Deck 2

November 24, 2025 | It's not just next-gen performance that Valve wants in the Steam Deck 2, but also battery life to make sure people can enjoy that extra power...

Steam Machine was inspired by Steam Deck owners who play docked to a TV

NewsSteam Machine was inspired by Steam Deck owners who play docked to a TV

November 23, 2025 | Valve employees reveal that Steam Deck users helped inform, guide, and shape the development of the new Steam Machine small form factor PC-console...

Valve unveils what it needs for the next-generation Steam Deck

NewsValve unveils what it needs for the next-generation Steam Deck

November 15, 2025 | Valve has commented on a next-generation Steam Deck, saying it has an idea of what it will be but can't make it just yet due to hardware constraints...

This could be the Steam Deck dock to beat - Chizha Mount Ling Dock review

NewsThis could be the Steam Deck dock to beat - Chizha Mount Ling Dock review

November 14, 2025 | The new Chizha Mount Ling Dock for Valve's Steam Deck offers SSD storage expansion, active cooling, an intuitive touchscreen, and RGB style.

Valve isn't ready to release Steam Deck 2, wants more power and performance

NewsValve isn't ready to release Steam Deck 2, wants more power and performance

November 13, 2025 | Valve engineer says the company requires more compelling next-gen performance from a new Steam Deck successor, and the tech just doesn't exist...

One developer fixed Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam Deck in his free time

NewsOne developer fixed Baldur's Gate 3 on Steam Deck in his free time

September 23, 2025 | A single Larian Studios developer worked on Baldur's Gate 3's native Steam Deck support after hours, and it's now released in the latest update...

PC handhelds like Steam Deck and Xbox Ally X to sell 2.3 million this year, analysts predict

NewsPC handhelds like Steam Deck and Xbox Ally X to sell 2.3 million this year, analysts predict

August 18, 2025 | Analyst firm Omdia predicts that the handheld PC market will grow significantly in 2025 with consumers purchasing 2.3 million handhelds in the...

Steam Deck OLED gets modded to have 32GB RAM - but this really isn't for the faint-hearted

NewsSteam Deck OLED gets modded to have 32GB RAM - but this really isn't for the faint-hearted

August 8, 2025 | Double your RAM, as a repairs workshop shows you how it's done - but this process involves some tricky soldering and in-depth messing with the...

Battlefield 6 skips Steam Deck, but will run on other handhelds

NewsBattlefield 6 skips Steam Deck, but will run on other handhelds

August 4, 2025 | EA and Battlefield chief Vince Zampella has confirmed that Battlefield 6 'does not work on Steam Deck,' probably due to its anti-cheat system...

Steam Deck prototype has half the gaming performance of the retail unit

NewsSteam Deck prototype has half the gaming performance of the retail unit

June 16, 2025 | A rare engineering sample and prototype version of what would become the Valve Steam Deck has been disassembled and tested in a fascinating...

GeForce NOW Native App for Steam Deck available now

NewsGeForce NOW Native App for Steam Deck available now

May 29, 2025 | Steam Deck owners now have a native GeForce NOW app to stream games running in 4K with ray-tracing, DLSS 4, Reflex, HDR, and more.

ZOTAC created a Steam Deck 2 with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Linux

NewsZOTAC created a Steam Deck 2 with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Linux

May 20, 2025 | With its powerful Ryzen AI chip, custom version of Linux, and its physical design, ZOTAC's new gaming handheld feels like a Steam Deck 2,

Oblivion Remastered on Steam Deck is unworthy of Valve's stamp of approval

NewsOblivion Remastered on Steam Deck is unworthy of Valve's stamp of approval

April 24, 2025 | Oblivion Remastered on the Steam Deck is suffering from tragic performance issues that need to be addressed with optimization updates ASAP.

Early Steam Deck prototype was sold on sold on eBay for $2000

NewsEarly Steam Deck prototype was sold on sold on eBay for $2000

April 10, 2025 | Someone got their hands on an early prototype of Valve's Steam Deck with an 'Engineering 34' label, and sold it on eBay for $2000.

Assassin's Creed: Shadows is praised on handhelds - holds up 'pretty damn well' on Steam Deck

NewsAssassin's Creed: Shadows is praised on handhelds - holds up 'pretty damn well' on Steam Deck

March 19, 2025 | YouTubers have shown that the game runs nice and smoothly on handhelds like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally, if the right settings are used...

PNY's new M.2 2230 SSD is for portable gaming devices like the Steam Deck

NewsPNY's new M.2 2230 SSD is for portable gaming devices like the Steam Deck

March 18, 2025 | PNY's new CS2342 M.2 2230 NVMe is designed to integrate seamlessly into portable PC gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and MSI...

'The future of hardware at Valve is bright,' Steam Deck and SteamOS lead the charge

News'The future of hardware at Valve is bright,' Steam Deck and SteamOS lead the charge

March 16, 2025 | Steam Deck has its biggest year-to-date in 2024, as Valve's hardware ambitions continue to thrive - alongside the release of SteamOS.

Ubisoft confirms Steam Deck support for Assassin's Creed Shadows

NewsUbisoft confirms Steam Deck support for Assassin's Creed Shadows

March 13, 2025 | Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Shadows will launch with Steam Deck support, and the only thing Ubisoft is waiting for is Valve...

NVIDIA announces native GeForce Now app for Steam Deck coming later this year

NewsNVIDIA announces native GeForce Now app for Steam Deck coming later this year

January 7, 2025 | Gone is the clunky (beta) workaround of streaming GeForce Now games via Google Chrome, with a new native app set to arrive later in 2025.

AMD will power Valve's unannounced Steam Deck refresh with Ryzen Z2 APU

NewsAMD will power Valve's unannounced Steam Deck refresh with Ryzen Z2 APU

January 6, 2025 | Steam Deck Pro confirmed? It definitely looks like it as AMD announces that Valve's Steam Deck will use its new Ryzen Z2 Processor.

Valve is now offering refurbished Steam Deck OLED handhelds

NewsValve is now offering refurbished Steam Deck OLED handhelds

December 15, 2024 | Valve is now offering its flagship Steam Deck OLED in its Certified Refurbished program for second-hand units, bringing the price down to $519...

Valve paves the way for a Steam Deck 2 gaming handheld with GeForce RTX graphics

NewsValve paves the way for a Steam Deck 2 gaming handheld with GeForce RTX graphics

November 21, 2024 | Valve's latest Proton Experimental update for SteamOS and Linux adds DLSS 3 Frame Generation support. Will the Steam Deck 2 use NVIDIA's new...

Valve's Steam Deck OLED is now available in stylish limited edition White

NewsValve's Steam Deck OLED is now available in stylish limited edition White

November 11, 2024 | A limited edition Steam Deck OLED: White Edition has been announced and it will be available in every region where the Steam Deck has officially...

Valve confirms it's working on the Steam Deck 2, but it's waiting for two things

NewsValve confirms it's working on the Steam Deck 2, but it's waiting for two things

October 22, 2024 | Steam Deck designer Lawrence Yang says the Steam Deck 2 will arrive when there's 'a generational leap in compute without sacrificing battery...

Patriot's Viper Gaming brand now has a gaming microSD for handhelds like the Steam Deck

NewsPatriot's Viper Gaming brand now has a gaming microSD for handhelds like the Steam Deck

October 6, 2024 | The new Viper Gaming Series V30 A2 microSD card is tailor-made for the Switch, Deck, and ROG Ally. Up to 100MB/s read speeds and 90MB/s write...

Nintendo Switch 2 performance boost to fall short of Valve's Steam Deck

NewsNintendo Switch 2 performance boost to fall short of Valve's Steam Deck

July 9, 2024 | Nintendo's next-generation console is rumored to improve performance in docked mode while maintaining efficiency in handheld mode.

Sabrent USB Type-C 3-Port Gaming Hub for Steam Deck will amplify your portable gaming

NewsSabrent USB Type-C 3-Port Gaming Hub for Steam Deck will amplify your portable gaming

July 8, 2024 | Sabrent's USB Type-C 3-Port Gaming Hub for Valve's portable Steam Deck has 5Gbps USB 3.1 ports, dual USB-A ports, PD charging, and a compact...

Sabrent USB-C 3-port Hub with USB PD 3.0: perfect for your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, tablet, phone

NewsSabrent USB-C 3-port Hub with USB PD 3.0: perfect for your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, tablet, phone

July 2, 2024 | Sabrent's USB-C 3-Port Hub with USB PD 3.0 costs $15, features single 5Gbps USB-A port, two USB 2.0 ports for your ROG Ally, Steam Deck, laptop...

Steam Deck handhelds are currently on sale, Valve offering 15% off 64GB and 512GB models

NewsSteam Deck handhelds are currently on sale, Valve offering 15% off 64GB and 512GB models

June 26, 2024 | Valve's Steam Summer Sale kicks off today and to celebrate it's dropping the price of the Steam Deck to its lowest price since launching in...

ZOTAC ZONE is a new OLED gaming handheld to rival the Steam Deck and ROG Ally X

NewsZOTAC ZONE is a new OLED gaming handheld to rival the Steam Deck and ROG Ally X

June 5, 2024 | Hands-on with the ZOTAC ZONE at Computex 2024, a new Windows gaming handheld with tasty specs and an impressive 800-nit 120 Hz OLED display.

Sabrent Docking Station Compatible with Steam Deck is now on sale, just $69.99

NewsSabrent Docking Station Compatible with Steam Deck is now on sale, just $69.99

May 29, 2024 | Sabrent's new USB Type-C 6-Port Docking Station with M.2 Port (DS-SDNV) is available for $69.99, a $10 savings from its original price of $79...

Want GeForce Now streaming on your Steam Deck? NVIDIA's done the hard work for you

NewsWant GeForce Now streaming on your Steam Deck? NVIDIA's done the hard work for you

May 2, 2024 | A new installation script automatically installs Google Chrome and sets up the browser to work with GeForce Now and the Steam Deck's gamepad...

Path tracing on the Steam Deck is possible, as video of Portal RTX running at 30 FPS shows

NewsPath tracing on the Steam Deck is possible, as video of Portal RTX running at 30 FPS shows

February 5, 2024 | Portal with RTX with path tracing running on a Steam Deck is impressive, especially when you consider that we're talking about mobile GPU hardware...

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