New wave
First batch of Steam Deck verified games revealed
The first batch of games verified to work with the Steam Deck have been revealed, thanks to data being scraped by SteamDB. The first wave includes titles like
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VR variety
See the best VR headsets available now and find out which is right for you
Searching out a new VR headset can be a bit confusing due to the growing number of choices, but we've put together a collection of the best available now.
Bit of a wait
Steam Deck delayed to February 2022
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The Steam Deck is no longer starting to ship out over the holidays. Instead, the first wave of orders is now scheduled to start arriving in February 2022.
Learning Process
Valve explains how Steam Machines paved the way for the Steam Deck
According to Valve, learning from the Steam Machines was important for making the right decisions when it came to designing the Steam Deck.
Sneak peek
How to try out the latest Steam client updates before they launch
Valve pushes out fairly regular updates to the Steam client but it also does the same to a beta branch, previewing upcoming features before dropping them into the stable release. And anyone can try this out at any time. Here's how to get onboard.
Set expectations
Valve is targeting 30 FPS for the Steam Deck
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The Steam Deck specs allow users to play around with different settings and framerates. With that in mind, Valve is targeting 30 FPS for the Steam Deck.
More good news
Steam Big Picture will look like Steam Deck...eventually
Those who use Steam but aren't getting a Steam Deck will still be getting some love from Valve. The existing Big Picture mode will be going away and replaced with a Steam Deck-style UI. The only question that remains is...when?
Handheld PC
Here are all the Steam Deck specs
Valve's Steam Deck makes a bold impression in the handheld space, but just how far does this hardware go? Here's the full Steam Deck specs list.
Good news!
Valve updates the RAM specs on Steam Deck and it's good news
The Stem Deck has been official for barely a week and already the hardware it seems is more exciting than initially thought. All thanks to a small, but significant update to its spec sheet.
Learning from past mistakes
Why Steam Deck will be better than Steam Machines
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Valve's Switch-like Steam Deck looks incredibly promising, but many are worried that it will flop like Valve's Steam Machine consoles did. Here's why we think the Steam Deck will be different (and better).
Not just gaming
Valve further explains the Steam Deck UI and operating system
Valve provides a closer look at what makes the Steam Deck unique. As opposed to drawing too heavily from Big Picture Mode, the operating system has been designed specifically to function smoothly with a controller.
decisions decisions
There are three Steam Decks available. Here's how to pick the right one.
The Steam Deck is available for preorder, with three different versions available. The major differences have to do with storage and price, which we break down here to help you get exactly what you need.
Hang in there
Steam Deck reservations are being plagued with bugs
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Steam Deck reservations are open but the system is already being hit with bugs and errors. Naturally, scalpers are beginning to list confirmed orders on auction websites for extremely hiked prices.
All signs point to yes
Yes, you can install Windows on a Steam Deck if you really want to
One of the first questions a lot of people have about the Steam Deck is whether you can install Windows on it in place of SteamOS. Well, it's just a PC, after all, so you can do quite a lot with it.
A stroke of genius
With the Steam Deck, Valve might beat Nintendo at its own game
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With the announcement of the powerful and portable Steam Deck mobile PC, Valve is threatening to beat Nintendo at its own game — and Xbox Cloud Gaming isn't safe, either. Those button placements sure do look weird, though.
breaking it down
Explaining SteamOS and Proton, the Steam Deck's secret sauce
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The Steam Deck is official and this pocketable gaming PC talks a big game. But it doesn't run Windows, instead going for SteamOS and something called Proton? But what's that all about?
PC on the go
Here's everything you need to know about the Steam Deck
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Valve's Steam Deck is a potentially a really big deal for handheld gaming but there's a lot of questions regarding how it all works. Here's everything you need to know about Steam Deck.
My thumbs
Steam Deck is Valve's first handheld console and it's releasing in December
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A website was discovered today that revealed that Valve is launching a handheld console called the Steam Deck, which is set to start shipping this December.
The game that keeps on giving
Team Fortress 2 may be 14 years old, but I'm still coming back for more
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Valve's class-based shooter Team Fortress 2 may be 14 years old, but myself and many others still play it on a frequent basis. Here's a look at why.
Full Steam ahead
Gabe Newell says Steam-related console news is coming this year
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Gabe Newell recently spoke to students at Sancta Maria College. While there, he dropped a nugget of news regarding Steam's future interactions with consoles.