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<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Steam-deck ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/tag/steam-deck Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ "What else were Steam Deck users to do but create their own solutions?": I watched Valve's Linux-first handheld turn into a Windows 11 experiment in its community ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-windows-11-dual-boot-community g2hqwZYoqBqveWqxSGGntW Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It's hard to make sense of such a huge number" — Valve delivered 100 exabytes of data through Steam in 2025, and it's not showing any signs of slowing down ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valve-steam-year-in-review-100-exabytes B5FsKCXaVLXV3QpCQS4PzV Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:18:17 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:20:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ My top 5 Decky Loader plugins every SteamOS and Bazzite handheld gaming PC should use ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/my-top-5-decky-loader-plugins-every-steamos-and-bazzite-handheld-gaming-pc-should-use g3mHHvJiLWDfC3bgvgRvR6 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:41:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck just turned 4 years old, and I can't believe how bleak the future looks for Valve — will SteamOS ever rival Windows? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steam-deck-turns-4-years-old-bleak-future-for-steam-machine g8uKibq2aAKYHqbuyFQNNM Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:58:10 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:09:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve just scored a historic win against a prolific patent troll — and even got $152K out of it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/valve-just-got-a-historical-win-against-a-prolific-patent-troll ZCTQ3h9nmbswL5C6xnRVzY Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Upgrading your PC costs a fortune in 2026 — Steam’s new feature will let you see how your old rig handles games ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/upgrading-your-pc-costs-a-fortune-in-2026-steams-new-feature-will-let-you-see-how-your-old-rig-handles-games ytqWumBNvVFnkxYKkZA6dj Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:41:01 +0000 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:53:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck OLED stock shortages blamed on memory and storage issues — will the RAM crisis affect Valve's Steam Machine PC? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-oled-stock-shortages-blamed-on-memory-and-storage-issues yKpNkWLuBc8vKwdgrJ39RS Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:11:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:06:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Deck OLED is quietly vanishing from storefronts — and fans are asking questions ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/the-steam-deck-oled-is-quietly-vanishing-from-storefronts FxpiXBTKQuG9HkfJXqjnkh Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:44:32 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:01:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hollow Knight at last gets a proper resolution for 16:10 handhelds like the Steam Deck and Legion Go S — plus you can finally pause the game ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/hollow-knight-at-last-gets-a-proper-resolution-for-16-10-handhelds-like-the-steam-deck-and-legion-go-s BxtWQvgLLnxmwjGR3GqyDA Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:22:39 +0000 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:04:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ NVIDIA GeForce NOW answers the lack of PC Game Pass support on Linux with a new native app — RTX 5080 cloud rendering runs Ultra settings on Steam Deck or Ubuntu ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/nvidia-geforce-now-linux-native-app-launch KpVpN4jxxicK38sDinviqb Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds' PC performance patch is a resounding success as fans cease review-bombing it on Steam — and it's even playable on Steam Deck now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-pc-performance-patch-is-a-resounding-success a7cD85xVYSvSj9KNw934Eb Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:17:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Banjo-Kazooie is BACK ... sort of — 'Banjo Recompiled' for PC brings widescreen, high framerates, and Steam Deck support ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/banjo-kazooie-is-back-sort-of-banjo-recompiled-for-pc-brings-widescreen-high-framerates-and-steam-deck-support D3TiVfKLAR35mSCTXjPtDF Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:02 +0000 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:44:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hytale is officially set to receive Steam Deck support — but fans hoping to play soon will have to wait longer than expected ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/hytale-is-officially-set-to-receive-steam-deck-support-but-fans-hoping-to-play-soon-will-have-to-wait-longer-than-expected LTxUvCZA2n7kLC7C3gR5vd Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:59:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to dual-boot Windows and SteamOS on Steam Deck — the best method for native Game Pass and anti-cheat support ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/how-to-dual-boot-windows-and-steamos-on-steam-deck ayTdNskaDHuQGrP5hjeDg7 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve's Steam Machine will have "fewer constraints" for games to be Verified than Steam Deck — plus, an explanation for that weird Steam Controller puck ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valves-steam-machine-will-have-fewer-constraints-for-games-to-be-verified-than-steam-deck-plus-an-explanation-for-that-weird-steam-controller-puck mfcpaQE6J3ABHmtJEEJAbJ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:34:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve's Steam Deck suffers the same problem as the Xbox Ally, and the solution might be a modern manufacturing impossibility — Sony nailed it 16 years ago ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-xbox-ally-too-big-sony-nailed-it peQ3CQ7WqGhjB9jQGvRUfJ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go 2 Windows 11 vs SteamOS: Which operating system is better for this handheld gaming PC? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/lenovo-legion-go-2-steamos-vs-windows-11 a6YNkRUXQVBHyBoRggFx4D Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go 2 (SteamOS) vs Steam Deck: Which is the better Linux gaming handheld? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/lenovo-legion-go-2-steamos-vs-steam-deck hg7raMEjiCEJSrcJdepSbe Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2025 promised a handheld revolution — and while some devices delivered, others exposed the cracks in the booming market ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/2025-was-the-year-for-gaming-handhelds 62xq4M9BRMfMd9kbmFQ2To Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:02:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck starter guide — 7 things you need to do first to get the best experience for your gaming sessions ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-starter-guide oBvb7L2nkPRnQXXroDBEHN Thu, 25 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:21:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck LCD production is ending — Valve's budget handheld gaming PC will no longer be available once stock is gone ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-lcd-production-stopping F8mdqufUfnWndezNxx3tiK Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:29:39 +0000 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:22:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ My top 14 handheld games I played in 2025 — Indies and AAA titles I recommend for Steam Deck, Xbox Ally X, Legion Go 2, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/my-favorite-handheld-games-this-year nj2LErj3XA4rqRJG34xHbC Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:08:14 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:10:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Steam Deck companion app for Android and iOS is a must‑install, simplifying your handheld gaming experience — here's why you need it ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-players-need-to-install-this-companion-app-it-saves-so-much-time UkDsTZD2v87KFW8Gbn79EA Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:31:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve is working on a "Lepton" Android compatibility layer for Linux and VR — Could we ever see Android games running on the Steam Deck and its Steam Machine PC? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/valve-is-working-on-a-lepton-android-compatibility-layer-for-linux fzuoaLps7Pip6QtXJoSG4K Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:06:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Good news! ARC Raiders is now Steam Deck Verified after the Proton 10 release — one of 2025's biggest multiplayer games is now in the palms of your hands ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/good-news-arc-raiders-is-now-steam-deck-verified-after-the-proton-10-release Mtgob4uXmsCB2D8oDYMdK4 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:07:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Ultimate Handheld gaming PC accessories starter kit for Black Friday: Steam Deck, Xbox Ally X, ROG Ally, Legion Go 2, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/guide-to-choosing-perfect-handheld-accessories-steam-deck-xbox-ally-x Jebo5BaJH9Er87GR4ysixQ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:44:55 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:55:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ My top Black Friday picks for handheld gaming PCs: Xbox Ally X, Steam Deck, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/which-gaming-handheld-pc-should-i-get aeowg4suPw2e6aPuzEBVQH Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:38:37 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:50:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ This may just be the only Steam Deck dock you'll ever need, with a full-size M.2 slot, active cooling, and an integrated display ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/chizha-mount-ling-dock-only-steam-deck-dock-youll-ever-need Kqdyc8b6ySnRdpNdXRGFGJ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:59:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Machine will face the same anti-cheat woes as the Steam Deck — but will it ever get better? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steam-machine-anti-cheat-woes-will-it-ever-get-better h8NMrk2LMda6w4WYVHYa69 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The PC vs. console line is dead: Valve's new Steam Machine brings AMD Zen 4 power and your entire Steam library to the living room ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/valve-steam-machine-2025-announcement Fuk8NbXoZ877CQtNLNddwa Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:05:00 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:11:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ After 3 years, Valve's Steam Deck is still one of the best gaming handhelds — but the conversation has changed ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-re-review-2025 yoMYJ6TMkMUbUmgFebPTkY Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:42:58 +0000 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:48:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ You could get a Steam Deck — or you could put SteamOS on a more powerful handheld for the ultimate portable gaming machine ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/reasons-to-put-steamos-on-windows-handheld kkkNmkDHbjPoNCtTkr8DA4 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:38:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck gets a long-awaited feature as Windows handhelds are left staring longingly — raw power means nothing against a superior handheld experience ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/steam-deck-update/screen-off-downloads piC9VoJcCh7uJgozJEwHge Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:22:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ DOOM: The Dark Ages gets a gaming handheld-focused update — bringing Steam Deck verification and better Xbox Ally X performance ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/doom-the-dark-ages-update-2-2-xbox-ally-x 94yqaeb3NGRnFfnQRr4rYC Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:38:31 +0000 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:56:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ambrosia Sky is one of the most unique science-fiction games I've played — and you'll be able to play part of it soon ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/ambrosia-sky-act-1-release-date xmqHsqdjM9UUsukTRfEvzc Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:44:00 +0000 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:30:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Helldivers 2 is delaying any further new content for now — here’s why that’s a good thing ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/helldivers-2-is-delaying-any-further-new-content-for-now-heres-why-thats-a-good-thing 87T9BZWT4iyNwUhvcYikpQ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I play Battlefield 6 on Steam Deck, ROG Xbox Ally, and other gaming handheld PCs? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/can-i-play-battlefield-6-on-steam-deck-rog-xbox-ally-and-other-gaming-handheld-pcs miYei5ZKKEt8QxBxB8aAJV Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:57:34 +0000 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:50:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I bought this wireless keyboard for my handheld gaming PCs and it's one of the best purchases I've ever made — I've used it with Legion Go 2, ROG Ally X, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/artciety-foldable-bluetooth-keyboard-deal-handhelds 59zqBGrtFjNDJymP6Z72A3 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:33:14 +0000 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:39:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ 11 cheap handheld gaming PC accessories that transformed my play sessions — and they work with Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/accessories/cheap-gaming-handheld-pc-accessories-i-use ZdeBBnQU9TsRiLCGmwiS4D Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:44:28 +0000 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:21:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Xbox Ally X is a bargain, actually — ASUS and Microsoft's gaming handheld is a better deal than Steam's most popular desktop PC ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/xbox-ally-x-bargain-better-deal-than-steam-most-popular-pc LSm4BKP4WuouGiR7qr2fY Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:49:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I caved and purchased the Xbox ROG Ally X — sunsetting my Steam Deck for good ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/i-bought-xbox-rog-ally-x-sunsetting-my-steam-deck oWHSgckUpHSHd4aGhqnEkJ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:40:00 +0000 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:36:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dying Light: The Beast is Verified for Steam Deck — here’s why it matters ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/dying-light-the-beast-continues-the-series-support-for-handheld-gaming-pcs-steam-deck-verified-at-launch 3NAsoXcX2FD2apkjYsm9F8 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:59:37 +0000 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:59:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best "Steam Deck killer" launched months ago, but you still can't buy this Windows 11 handheld — are tariffs to blame for another fumbled competitor? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/the-best-steam-deck-killer-launched-months-ago-but-you-still-cant-buy-it bmNEqWccFPMfRpxgo2HB8a Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:22:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:32:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go 2 specs unveiled: The handheld gaming device to watch this October ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/lenovo-legion-go-2-specs-officially-revealed LeTVZmScLwfoc3EVs95UiT Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:01:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:42:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Helldivers 2’s CEO talks potential Steam Deck support — but what about the Xbox Ally? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/helldivers-2-ceo-talks-steam-deck-support gBYTbozmBzpEht4drLrECH Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:26:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gaming handhelds are the new netbooks — will they suffer the same tragic fate? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/gaming-handhelds-new-netbooks-fate yXKTdm3oZL5VsrsBRgatoR Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:37:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gears of War: Reloaded brings brutal combat back — and your PC probably already meets the specs ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/gears-of-war-reloaded-pc-requirements VDGeAsJ9DgGcQEWyJALVg4 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:36:00 +0000 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:00:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I play Grounded 2 on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other handheld gaming PCs? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/can-i-play-grounded-2-on-steam-deck-rog-ally-and-other-gaming-handhelds uYmcJJzCaXh8WyVAUTNCiA Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:07:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck seems to have quietly gained support for another popular online game — no anticheat block anymore ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/steam-deck-seems-to-have-quietly-gained-support-for-another-popular-online-game-no-anticheat-block-anymore qT78PujMdFBCYVjuMVvA9n Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:46:06 +0000 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:46:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ I don't play my handheld gaming PCs without this $10 accessory — Here's why it's a must-have for anyone who owns an ROG Ally, Steam Deck, or Legion Go ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/this-gaming-handheld-pc-accessory-is-a-must-have DqyT9qVhkCJQpMJkusw953 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:36:17 +0000 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:16:35 +0000