Valve's Steam Deck didn't just succeed, it quietly changed how PC games are made
…Related I just don't care about the Steam Deck 2 anymore The Steam Deck's sequel won't revolutionize the industry in the same way the original did. Let's stop…
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Cost is a major consideration when it comes to handhelds, and to pretend otherwise would be folly. In the aspect of pricing, Steam Deck OLED continues to decisively pull ahead of the competitors, and there's a special reason for this, which I have talked extensively about in the past. Valve has an ability to sell its handhelds at cost because of a structural advantage that no other handheld manufacturer does. Unlike ASUS or Lenovo, Valve isn't primarily in the hardware business. As a storefront operator collecting a commission on every purchase made through Steam, Valve can afford to price har
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Valve just open-sourced the Steam Machine e-ink faceplate, and you can 3D print one today
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…Valve's modern SteamOS iteration now supports every major AMD handheld, making gamers only more desperate to experience it on the next-gen Steam Deck. Related Valve's Steam Deck didn't…
SteamOS runs so much better on the ROG Ally X that I stopped using my Steam Deck
…I've barely touched my Steam Deck since, and I probably won't use it that much again. Related SteamOS finally went Super Saiyan with the Steam Deck, but other handhelds proved…
The first hour with a Windows gaming handheld is still too confusing, and that's where the Steam Deck really shines
…Getting the Steam Deck up and running just makes more sense Xbox Mode still has a long way to go If you're coming from the console world, the Steam Deck's…
Linux 7.1 is here, and it kills i486 support, fixes Steam Deck audio, and overhauls NTFS
…Linux 7.1 is finally ending support for Intel's 37-year-old 486 processor Linux 7.1 finally fixes a 2-year-old Steam Deck OLED audio issue Linux 7.1…
Linux on the desktop isn't winning, but Linux on my handheld already has
…Most users would pick a Linux handheld over a Windows one The Steam Deck proved that beyond doubt The Steam Deck is the best-selling PC handheld to date, having outsold every…
The Steam Controller has a hidden Wilhelm scream, and people are dropping it on purpose
…So, there you have it; plug in your Steam Controller, boot up Steam Big Picture Mode, then drop your controller on something soft to hear the scream. Related Steam Deck restocks are…
Lossless Scaling is the only Steam Deck plugin worth your time, and here's why
…Related I love my Steam Deck but these Decky plugins make it so, so much better Being able to customize the look and feel of your Steam Deck is fantastic. It's…
I stopped using my Steam Deck as just a handheld after discovering Desktop Mode
…Passionate about gaming and PC technology, she has built countless computers, keyboards and other peripherals - knowing them inside and out. Sign in to your XDA account The majority of Steam Deck users…
Valve finally reveals the Steam Machine's release window — and it’s closer than expected
…We’re excited for players to try your titles on the new Steam hardware once they launch this summer," writes Valve in the blog post. "As with Steam Deck Verified, the goal…