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Steam Deck's Batter Can Die Very Quickly

Adam Krolak, 08 February 2022, 14:52

The latest tests of Steam Deck's battery show that Valve has gone a bit overboard with promises. We also learned how essential the graphic settings are.

Fortnite Without Steam Deck Update; Tim Sweeney Explains

Przemyslaw Dygas, 08 February 2022, 11:48

Unfortunately, you won't be able to play Fortnite easily on Steam Deck. Epic Games has no plans to update the game with Valve's hardware in mind.

Steam Deck is Huge - Size Comparison With Other Portables

Milosz Szubert, 04 February 2022, 15:08

A Youtuber by the handle The Phawx has tweeted a series of interesting images showing how the size of Steam Deck compares to portable consoles throughout history.

Fixes Coming to Steam, Including Game Size Visible in Library

Miriam Moszczynska, 04 February 2022, 13:39

Steam Client Beta has received a few fixes for Steam Deck users. They concern the game library and the information visible in it.

Developers Delighted With Steam Deck: 'It Works Really Well'

Michal Ciezadlik, 03 February 2022, 16:02

Developers who have had hands-on experience with Steam Deck are impressed with the performance of Valve's portable platform.

Bannerlord Runs Great on Steam Deck; Dev Praises the Device

Adrian Werner, 31 January 2022, 12:59

The developer of Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has praised Steam Deck and stated that the game run very well on this hardware even as it is now, and more dedicated improvements are on the way.

Steam's New Feature Makes Switching Between PC and Steam Deck Easier

Adrian Werner, 25 January 2022, 10:28

Steam has gained the feature of dynamic synchronization with the cloud. This will enable us to conveniently switch between instances on your PC and Steam Deck, without having to log out of the game first.

The Witcher 3 and Valheim Have Issues on Steam Deck; First Games Verified

Jacob Blazewicz, 20 January 2022, 11:11

Information about the first Steam Deck-verified games has been added to the Steam database. Unfortunately some high-profile productions experience some minor issues.

Steam Deck's February Launch Not Threatened

Adrian Werner, 14 January 2022, 15:31

Valve announced that work on Steam Deck is proceeding on schedule and shipping will begin in late February. In addition, the program for testing game compatibility with the device is developing well.

Steam Deck Will Last Up to 5 Hours on Battery

Adrian Werner, 11 January 2022, 12:43

We've learned that devkits of Steam Deck last between 2 and 5 hours on battery, depending on the game.

Steam Deck Will Launch 80% of Windows Games Thanks to Proton

Dawid Wanat, 22 December 2021, 15:17

Steam Deck will launch most windows games from Steam, all thanks to proton. See if your favorite games are on the list.

Steam Deck Without Further Delays; CS:GO and Half-Life Will Get Updates

Jacob Blazewicz, 17 December 2021, 14:46

Steam Deck won't be experiencing another delay, despite continued issues with component availability. In the meantime, Valve is preparing updates for Half-Life, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and other games with the upcoming console in mind.

Steam Deck May Have a Competitor From Razer [UPDATED]

Dawid Wanat, 02 December 2021, 15:44

A leak has surfaced online regarding a portable console from Razer. The device is supposed to be designed for cloud gaming and could be a competitor to Steam Deck.

Steam Deck Without Exclusive Titles

Artur Flaga, 30 November 2021, 21:29

In the Steam Deck FAQ, Valve confirmed that the platform will not have any exclusive titles.

Changes at Valve; VR Abandoned, Half-Life 3 Possible, Steam Deck First

Adrian Werner, 28 November 2021, 22:12

Well-informed youtuber Tyler McVicker has reported on what's happening at Valve. The company is said to be moving away from VR, a small group of developers are trying to start work on Half-Life 3, and Project Citadel has turned into a demonstration of Steam Deck's capabilities.

White Steam Deck and Risk of Throttling - Valve Reveals New Info

Hubert Sledziewski, 15 November 2021, 16:34

During Friday's Steam Deck Development Live Stream, we were able to see a white Steam Deck. Will it go on sale soon? We also learned that the portable PC from Valve may perform worse at high temperatures.

Steam Deck Launch Delayed

Jacob Blazewicz, 10 November 2021, 22:34

Steam Deck became another victim of supply issues in the PC component market.

Steam Deck - Valve Invites to Steamworks Conference

Adrian Werner, 02 November 2021, 13:31

Next week, Valve will hold a conference on Steamworks, aiming to help game developers make their games work on Steam Deck.

Logging Into Steam With a QR Code? Such Feature Could Debut Soon

Michael Zegar, 26 October 2021, 21:39

Steam may get a QR code login option. The feature will reportedly debut with the release of Steam Deck.

Half-Life 2 With New Features and Fixes for „Perennial” Bugs; Valve Refreshes Game for Steam Deck

Adrian Werner, 20 October 2021, 15:01

Valve has released a beta of an update for Half-Life 2. The new patch was designed for the Steam Deck, but with a lot of improvements that fans have been asking for for years.

Valve Will Check Out Every Steam Game on Steam Deck

Adrian Werner, 19 October 2021, 13:46

Valve has announced that it will check out each of the more than 50,000 games available on Steam for compatibility with the Steam Deck console.

Inside the Steam Deck - Valve Showed the Console's Guts

Adrian Werner, 07 October 2021, 11:10

Valve recorded the process of opening the Steam Deck to replace parts and explained the risks of doing so.

CDPR Presents The Witcher 3 Footage From Steam Deck

Michal Ciezadlik, 06 October 2021, 22:13

CD Projekt RED's Twitter accounte posted a video showing how The Witcher 3 runs on Steam Deck.

Rust and War Thunder With Steam Deck Support; PUBG and DayZ Not So Much

Adrian Werner, 06 October 2021, 11:01

We found out which multiplayer game developers are planning to support Steam Deck, and which ones are still hesitant.

Steam Deck is Strong, but Struggles With Cyberpunk 2077

Adrian Werner, 29 September 2021, 14:42

Thanks to a Chinese tester, we learned how Steam Deck handles Cyberpunk 2077, Dota 2, Doom, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider and several other games.

Steam Deck Gets an Official FAQ

GRG, 23 September 2021, 13:04

Valve has published an website with answers to frequently asked questions about Steam Deck. Check out the most interesting case here.

Steam Deck in the Hands of a Gamer - Looks and Works Great

Hubert Sledziewski, 21 September 2021, 21:43

Valve has started sending out the first units of Steam Deck to people in the industry. Mike Rose, CEO of No More Robots, had the opportunity to test several games on the console. In his opinion, they work superbly.

New Leak Reveals Steam Deck's Interface

Jacob Blazewicz, 18 September 2021, 20:32

The Steam Deck console will bring with it a completely new interface. Screenshots posted by Pavel Djundik (creator of SteamDB) show how it will look like on Windows devices.

SteamDeck Devkits Ready to be Shipped to Developers

Miriam Moszczynska, 15 September 2021, 15:41

Steam Deck will debut this December, but before gamers get their consoles, it will make its way into the hands of developers. As Valve has announced, that will happen soon.

Steam Deck Won't Run Every Game in Steam Library - Here's Why

GRG, 07 September 2021, 11:31

Despite assurances from Valve's designers, Steam Deck may have trouble running some games from the Steam library.

Steam Deck Patent Description Details Touchpad Capabilities

Hubert Sledziewski, 03 September 2021, 21:36

An online description of one of the patents used for the Steam Deck console reveals Valve's focus on touchpad functionality. This control method is intended to be customisable and pressure sensitive.

Phil Spencer Praises Steam Deck - It's a Really Nice Device

Damian Gacek, 14 August 2021, 21:16

After testing the Steam Deck, Phil Spencer, the head of the Xbox brand, praised the device. This coincided with the release of the platform's first ad.

Steam Deck's Desktop Mode Won't Boost Performance

Arkadiusz Strzala, 09 August 2021, 15:06

Steam Deck will not gain in performance when running in desktop mode. Maintaining the same hardware power when connected to a 1080p or higher resolution monitor raises concerns about gaming comfort.

„Steam Deck is a Full-fledged PC, Only Portable” - Impressions From the Press Show

Darius Matusiak, 08 August 2021, 19:33

A flood of information has appeared on the web after the press presentation of Valve's Steam Deck console. The impressions are very positive - it's a powerful PC, only in a small case.

Gabe Newell on Steam Deck: „PC's Openness is a Superpower”; Launch May be Delayed

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 July 2021, 22:16

Gabe Newell doesn't see Steam Deck as a closed platform. Valve's CEO sees openness and the associated multi-functionality as a strength of the PC and wants the same for the company's „console”.

Valve Shows Off Steam Deck's Brilliant Gyroscope Performance

Adrian Werner, 27 July 2021, 12:04

Valve showed off the ingenious gyroscope system in Steam Deck. Together with analog knobs and trackpads, it is supposed to provide an experience close to mouse and keyboard controls.

Steam Deck May Limit FPS to Save Power

Arkadiusz Strzala, 26 July 2021, 14:34

Valve announced an optional fps-lock feature for the Steam Deck console. This limiter is supposed to enable the device to run longer on a single battery charge.

Steam Deck Delivers; Valve Hasn't Found a Game That the Console Can't Handle

Michal Ciezadlik, 23 July 2021, 10:37

In a recent interview, Valve representatives talked about the announced Steam Deck console. According to their words, the console will easily run any last-gen game.

Steam Deck - Valve Made Sure Games From SD Cards Work Well

Adrian Werner, 20 July 2021, 13:17

The Steam Deck console is designed so that games installed on SD cards run fast enough. Journalists who tested the device, mostly played games that use this solution.

Steam Deck to Offer SSD Expansion; Creators Promise no Issues With Analogs

Patrick Kubiak, 17 July 2021, 22:14

After the recent reveal of Steam Deck, news keeps coming out about how the device will work and what specs it will have. It turns out that the memory in the device will be expandable, and drifting analogs are not supposed to be a problem.

Steam Deck in High Demand; Over 100k Reservations in an Hour

Adam Krolak, 17 July 2021, 22:03

Reservations for the Steam Deck console from Valve began on Friday. In a short period of time, the number of preorders of the new portable console exceeded 100 thousand. However, there were some problems on the way.

Steam Deck Targeted by Scalpers; Prices Reach $2500

Przemyslaw Dygas, 17 July 2021, 21:43

Valve has been trying to protect Steam Deck from scalpers. Unfortunately, the company is losing this battle, and the first offers with significantly inflated prices have already appeared online.

Steam Deck Pre-orders are Open; First Come, First Served

Hubert Sledziewski, 16 July 2021, 22:08

We can now reserve the Steam Deck console from Valve. We advise you to hurry, because the new hardware may sell out very quickly.

Steam Deck is a Test for the PC Industry; Epic Games CEO Praises Valve's Move

Paul Musiolik, 16 July 2021, 12:13

Steam Deck is supposed to be a test for the entire PC industry. Gabe Newell wants to see if there is room in the market for portable PCs. The head of Epic Games praises him for this move.

Steam Deck Protected From Scalpers. How do I Order My Console?

Konrad Sarzynski, 16 July 2021, 10:48

Pre-orders for Steam Deck, a new console presented by Valve, have begun. The manufacturer has prepared a number of security measures to protect the device from scalpers, but they can complicate the ordering procedure.

Steam Deck is the New Console From Valve

Przemyslaw Dygas, 15 July 2021, 20:59

There have long been rumors on the web that Valve is working on its own console. Now we have finally received an official announcement of the device called Steam Deck.

SteamPal is Most Likely a Switch-like Portable Console

Przemyslaw Dygas, 26 May 2021, 15:24

It looks like Valve is indeed working on a portable console called SteamPal. Information has surfaced online about what the new device from Gabe Newell's company may be.

Console From Valve? Names Found in Steam Client Beta Code Spark Debate

Milosz Szubert, 25 May 2021, 17:32

Mysterious mentions of something called SteamPal have been found in the code of the latest Steam client beta. This is related to a thing codenamed Neptune. Observers speculate that this is about some new device, possibly a console, from Valve.

Steam Games on Consoles; Gabe Newell Thinks About Expansion

Gabriela Sicinska, 12 May 2021, 20:57

Steam may be heading to consoles. Gabe Newell, founder of Valve, promises more information before the end of this year.