Modders are turning Android handhelds into "mini" Steam Decks
SteamOS for Arm used in the Steam Frame is giving devs a head start on Ayn, Ayaneo, and Retroid devices
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Airbus is using a Steam Deck to drive a Mars rover prototype
The Valve handheld gives engineers a way to develop autonomous navigation for Mars
This modder shrunk a Steam Deck down to Game Boy size
The SteamBoy has working controls, speakers, and a battery, but still needs a display
SteamOS 3.8.25 beta expands controller and handheld support
SteamOS continues Valve's push to expand the OS beyond the Steam Deck, improving support for third-party handhelds and adding compatibility with new controller hardware. The update also brings a newer Linux kernel and a range of fixes for HDMI, Wi-Fi, audio, and sleep.
A Meta developer's Linux patch could boost Steam Deck frame rates by up to 32%
The gains are concentrated in 1% low frame rates, with overall FPS improving by a smaller 4.1%
Modder rigs his Steam Deck with spikes and an automated taser to stop family members from borrowing it
Desperate times call for desperate measures
Steam Deck price hike has completely destroyed sales, new data suggests
Has the Steam Deck lost its appeal?
Steam Deck sells out again despite $300 price hike, meanwhile Intel unveils new handheld chip to counter AMD's dominance
New handhelds with Intel Arc G3 are coming next month
Steam Deck OLED is back in stock with a $300 price hike
512GB model now $789, 1TB jumps to $949
Discord improves Linux support with Steam Deck and distro-friendly upgrades
Discord is now more Linux friendly than ever before, having rolled out major improvements for the OS, including official packages for Fedora and Arch distros. A new self-updater brings Linux closer to the Windows experience, and better support for the Steam Deck. The update also adds hardware video acceleration for AMD, Intel, and Nvidia GPUs.
SteamOS update adds support for Steam Machine and other non-Valve hardware
HDR, VRR, multi-monitor support, and better discrete GPU performance
Valve confirms Steam Deck OLED is out of stock due to memory shortages
Surprising absolutely nobody
The Steam Deck is out of stock as the RAM crunch hits gaming hardware
Is Valve choosing to stock up on memory for its upcoming Steam Machine offering?
Don't expect a Steam Deck 2 until silicon breakthroughs arrive, says Valve
Valve wants more than a 50% gain in performance-per-watt
Steam Deck 2 may not arrive until 2028 as Valve waits for next-gen performance
Likely in time for Zen 6, RDNA 5, or possibly even RDNA 6
Battlefield 6 anti-cheat system requires Secure Boot, shutting out Linux and legacy PCs
The requirement explains the game's lack of compatibility with Linux and Steam Deck
Modder transforms Apple Magic Keyboard into a custom Steam Deck desktop
The perfect SteamOS PC?
SteamOS adds support for Lenovo Legion Go, Asus ROG Ally, and other AMD handheld PCs
Update adds power controls, VRR tweaks, and broader access
New SteamOS labels show game compatibility beyond Steam Deck
Lenovo Legion Go S and other handhelds receive Steam Deck verification alternative
Half-Life 3 reportedly playable end-to-end, possibly launching this year
"HLX" project uses a new kind of procedural generation, future Steam hardware also discussed
SteamOS benchmarked on Asus ROG Ally as beta general release nears
Challenging Windows in handheld gaming
Handheld gaming PCs surpass 6 million sales, with Steam Deck accounting for more than half
AMD-powered devices drive the rise of handheld gaming PCs
The big picture: Released three years ago today, Valve's Steam Deck has become one of the most notable products in PC gaming hardware, creating an entirely new market segment. While manufacturers like GPD began selling handheld gaming PCs years earlier, estimates from IDC show that the Steam Deck vastly dominates the market. However, the potential for future growth remains uncertain.
Modder turns Steam Deck handheld into a screen-free, controller-less mini PC
A handheld with an identity crisis
