The goal is to bring nostalgic games to the Steam Deck via pc mode. It's built off of Arch Linux. Navigating desktop mode ...

Steam Deck is an excellent portable handheld gaming console developed by Valve. Not only is it powerful enough to run most games smoothly, but it can also be used as a full desktop computer if needed.

As is often the case for disruptive new consumer devices, there are several ways to categorize Valve’s Steam Deck. A gaming PC in a handheld form factor? Yes! An expensive but rugged Steam controller ...

Adrian has been a tech enthusiast since the 90s with a particular passion for gaming that developed thanks to his first gaming outings on Pong, Zork and Space Invaders. In the years that followed he ...

Valve has repeatedly insisted that the Steam Deck doesn’t come with external GPU support, shooting down gamer’s hopes of connecting an RTX 3090 and cranking the graphics settings to Ultra. At the same ...

Why it matters: One of the most significant advantages of the Steam Deck is SteamOS, which simplifies the process of playing PC games on a handheld device that wasn't originally intended for them. A ...

Steam is updating the user interface of its Big Picture mode to mirror that of the Steam Deck. As has been previously promised, Valve is making changes to the user interface of its TV-focused Big ...

Valve is adding the ability for users to spot Steam Deck verifications on the desktop version of Steam. This comes as part of the latest Steam Beta Client update for desktop users. Steam Deck Verified ...

You’re not supposed to connect an external GPU to the Steam Deck, but someone did it anyway. YouTuber ETA Prime not only managed to get it working, but was able to play games like Elden Ring at 4K ...

Bottom line: While we can't imagine there are many people that would purchase a Steam Deck with the express intent of using it as a desktop gaming system, it's certainly possible to do so if need be ...

Filip is a long-time gamer and writer with ample experience in both of these industries. Having started his gaming adventure with the venerable PSX, Filip soon discovered dedicated gaming magazines, ...