Out of nowhere Valve announced a massive upgrade to the Steam Deck, with the handheld refresh featuring a bigger HDR OLED panel running at 90hz; improvements to battery life; increased storage and more. That said, a full-on Steam Deck 2 is also on the way – though don’t expect it …
Read More »Valve launches Steam Deck OLED with improved battery life and memory speeds
While we're still years away from seeing a true Steam Deck 2, Valve has gone back to improve the original model. The Steam Deck OLED is now available for pre-order, offering a revised 6nm APU, faster memory, a larger 7.4-inch OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and a lighter, thinner profile.
Read More »Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 now supports offline play on Steam Deck
Last month, we reported that the much-loved Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 would finally be leaving the confines of the Epic Games store, launching on Steam on the 3rd of October. Unfortunately, the game arrived with an always-online requirement – a major issue for Steam Deck users. Thankfully the game …
Read More »The Seagate FireCuda 520N promises to be a speedy upgrade for your Steam Deck
The Steam Deck has proven that there is quite a big market for handheld gaming PCs. Now, there are a number of companies offering handheld PC gaming devices, including Windows-based alternatives. Now, Seagate is offering a new FireCuda SSD for these systems. The new Seagate FireCuda 520N sports the M.2 …
Read More »Diablo 4 is now available on Steam – it’s Steam Deck certified too
Earlier this year, Blizzard announced plans to bring its games over to Steam for the first time, starting off with Overwatch 2. Now today with the launch of Diablo IV's second season, the game is also becoming available on Steam and better yet, it is now officially Steam Deck certified …
Read More »Valve isn’t planning to release a Steam Deck 2 for two more years at least
It has been about a year and a half since the Steam Deck launched but handheld PC gaming technology has moved forward since then. Nowadays, chips like the Ryzen Z1 are available and offer a bit more power than the SoC found in the Steam Deck. However, Valve isn't in …
Read More »SteamOS 3.5 preview update brings improvements to display, graphics drivers, firmware & more
Some highly anticipated features were just added to the SteamOS 3.5 preview update. Besides the updated firmware and updated OS base, the new preview update also brings new display features and various bug fixes. The updates begin with the underlying Arch Linux version, which includes support for the latest KDA …
Read More »The WD_Black SN770M is an affordable and speedy Steam Deck SSD upgrade
The Steam Deck has proven that there is quite a big market for handheld gaming PCs. Now, there are a number of companies offering handheld PC gaming devices, including Windows-based alternatives. Now, Western Digital is offering its first SSD specifically for these systems. The new WD_Black SN770M is a smaller …
Read More »Lenovo officially unveils Legion Go handheld gaming PC
A few weeks ago, we started to hear that Lenovo was preparing its own Windows-based handheld gaming device, similar to the ROG Ally. Today, Lenovo made this official, announcing the Legion Go, equipped with a Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor for $699. The Legion Go will ship with Windows 11, enabling …
Read More »Valve now sells Certified Refurbished Steam Decks with up to £110 off
Valve has sold plenty of Steam Decks since launch but as with any product, a percentage of them did get sent back due to various reasons. Rather than putting fixable hardware to waste, Valve now offers a refurbished Steam Deck option, with up to £110 chopped off the price tag. …
Read More »Valve will soon offer refurbished Steam Decks with a discount
Valve has sold plenty of Steam Decks since launch but as with any product, a percentage of them did get sent back due to various reasons. Rather than putting fixable hardware to waste, Valve will soon offer a refurbished Steam Deck option. While not officially announced, a new page in …
Read More »Steam Deck adoption pushes Linux over Mac
It has been about a year and a half since the Steam Deck launched. The Linux-powered PC gaming handheld is consistently a top seller on Steam but until now, Windows and Mac remained as the two most-used operating systems amongst Steam gamers. Now, that has finally changed, with Linux overtaking …
Read More »Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart launches on PC today, Insomniac confirms Steam Deck support
The Ratchet & Clank series is making its long awaited debut on the PC platform. The formerly PS5 exclusive Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart releases on Steam today and just ahead of launch, Insomniac has now confirmed that the game is Steam Deck verified. Sony has been pretty good about …
Read More »Razer launches Razer Skins for laptops, consoles, mobile devices and more
Razer has introduced a new customisation product called Razer Skins. These skins are designed to personalise various devices, providing a precise fit and a range of new designs. Crafted with 3M vinyl materials, Razer Skins offer resistance against scratches and scuffs. Rigorous testing ensures that each skin fits the device, …
Read More »The Last of Us Part 1 gets performance improvements and Steam Deck verification
The Last of Us Part 1 did not launch in a great state on PC, but Naughty Dog has been consistently releasing patches to polish up the game. The latest is one of the biggest yet, updating the game to version 1.1 and bringing with it a whole host of …
Read More »Apple introduces Proton-like emulation for Windows games on Macs
In recent years, Apple has been focusing more on gaming, particularly on the Mac platform. Its latest chips have powerful, efficient iGPUs, paving the way for games like Death Stranding and No Man's Sky on Mac. Now, Apple is testing new ways to make bringing games to Mac easier for …
Read More »Grounded 1.2 update goes live alongside Steam Deck verification
Grounded is one of the more interesting titles published by Xbox Game Studios. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, this ‘Honey I Shrunk the Kids’ styled survival game spent many years in Early Access, with the title finally going 1.0 in September of last year. The team have continued to work on …
Read More »Corsair’s new MP600 Mini SSD aims to be the perfect Steam Deck upgrade
Corsair is unveiling two new PCIe 4 SSDs today, the MP600 Mini with its ultra-compact M.2 2230 form factor, and the MP600 Core XT, a more traditional M.2 2280 SSD. The MP600 Mini stands out with its M.2 2230 form factor, measuring in at 22mm x 30mm. This is precisely …
Read More »Leaked video shows Microsoft working on Windows Handheld Mode
There is no denying that the success of the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck has helped to inspire other manufacturers to get in on the handheld market. One company which seems to be tinkering with the idea is Microsoft – with a new video showcasing a Windows 11 UI designed …
Read More »Naughty Dog says The Last of Us Steam Deck verification is coming
While Valve did put an image of The Last of Us Part 1 running on a Steam Deck on the Steam store shortly before the game's launch, the game has yet to be verified for the Deck. While Naughty Dog was and still is planning to submit the game for …
Read More »Valve reveals the most-played games on Steam Deck
The Steam Deck has been hugely successful for Valve, with many gamers picking up the handheld to play everything from the latest AAA titles to smaller indie games. Each month, Valve has been revealing the most played games on the Deck. In March, we saw some new additions to the …
Read More »Asus’s ROG Ally gaming handheld wasn’t just an April Fool’s joke
On April Fool's Day, Asus unveiled the ROG Ally, billed as a new gaming handheld with a custom Ryzen APU more powerful than the one found in the Steam Deck. Now, Asus has confirmed that this announcement was not a joke, the ROG Ally is real, and it will be …
Read More »The Dolphin Emulator for Wii and GameCube games is heading to Steam
Since the launch of the Steam Deck, there has been a growing interest in seeing emulators on Steam. Software like RetroArch is already available and soon, one of the most popular Nintendo emulators will be releasing on Steam. Dolphin, which can emulate Game Cube and Wii titles, is set to …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 is now Steam Deck verified
While Cyberpunk 2077 has been playable on the Steam Deck for quite some time, the game was not actually officially ‘Steam Deck Verified' by Valve. That changed this week, with the game officially joining the ranks of Deck-Vertified titles. CD Projekt Red revealed this in a tweet this week, saying: …
Read More »iFixit now offers Steam Deck SSD upgrades
Last year, Valve teamed up with iFixit to offer a range of replacement parts and repair tools available for Steam Deck users. Now, iFixit is taking things a step further and is offering upgraded Steam Deck SSDs. You can now buy 512GB, 1TB and 2TB replacement SSDs for the Steam …
Read More »Steam Deck UI finally comes to Big Picture mode on PC
The Steam Deck's release necessitated the need for a new UI, as the platform’s ‘Big Picture mode’ was not only outdated in its design, but also functionality-wise. Following a somewhat-lengthy beta period, the Steam Deck’s UI is finally replacing the old Big Picture Mode as part of a new update. …
Read More »Steam Deck surpasses 7000 Verified/Playable titles
After a slow start due to supply issues and high demand, the Steam Deck has been hitting its stride on all fronts. 10 months after the first batch of Steam Decks were released to the wild, Valve’s popular portable handheld system now supports more than 7000 titles. As reported by …
Read More »According to Valve, Don’t expect a new Steam Deck Pro any time soon
The Steam Deck has been a runaway success, with Valve entering the gaming hardware market in a new and interesting way – and introducing a whole new audience to PC gaming and its many benefits. Following this, the Steam Deck’s designers have discussed the future of the platform, including the …
Read More »Valve will give away a Steam Deck every minute that The Game Awards is live
The Game Awards is coming up next week and while typically Valve gets involved with the event through Steam sales, this year, the company will be doing something a little bigger. Steam will be broadcasting the show as it airs, all while giving away a Steam Deck to a viewer …
Read More »Nintendo begins taking down Steam Grid artwork for emulated games
With Steam's UI refresh a couple of years ago, Valve made it easier for users to organise their game libraries. One of the features of this UI refresh was the ability to add in new custom images for game cover art, which has been particularly useful for those adding non-Steam …
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