SteamOS could see a general distribution release, work with other handheld gaming PCs soon
A firmware update mentions the Asus ROG Ally, but could also make it to your Linux desktop PC if you wanted
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This $45 dock adds six ports to the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, or Legion Go
Other 4K 120Hz-capable docks cost almost twice as much
Valve reveals top Steam Deck games and how many players use controllers
The Steam Deck chart is just based on player numbers
The History of Handheld Gaming PCs: From Humble Beginnings to the Future of PC Gaming
The dream of the handheld gaming PC is alive thanks to the Steam Deck and its ilk, but that road has been dotted with broken promises, unrealistic expectations, and some cool yet impractical machines.
Valve's Proton 9.0 update makes more Windows games playable on Linux, including The Finals
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 and Tiberian Sun also now playable
The big picture: Proton is essential to the Steam Deck's ability to run thousands of PC games exclusively developed for Windows, and Valve hasn't stopped working to expand the range of its Linux compatibility layer. A major new update enables support for some important titles with the improvements permeating across all Linux systems.
The Best Handheld Gaming Consoles
Out of the 12 best-selling gaming consoles of all time, 5 are handheld systems, and that's not including the Nintendo Switch. Handhelds have made a huge comeback and here are our favorite systems.
Steam Deck OLED shows slight burn-in at 1,500 hours, or 750 hours at max HDR brightness
The Nintendo Switch OLED took 3,600 hours to show burn-in
Facepalm: Users approaching 1,000 hours played on one game with static UI elements on the Steam Deck OLED should consider checking for burn-in and taking steps to mitigate or prevent the problem. Turning up the brightness and constantly using HDR can hasten the effect.
The MSI Claw gaming handheld is ready to battle the Steam Deck
Pricing starts at $699
Modder uses old iPods to control games on the Steam Deck, starting with Skyrim
Custom firmware makes almost anything possible on an iPod
Ayaneo Next Lite is the first Steam Deck competitor built on SteamOS
Bringing budget competition to the Steam Deck?
MSI unveils the Claw, an Intel-powered handheld gaming PC
Offering XeSS upscaling, where available
Custom Steam Deck APU from AMD exposed in detailed die analysis
Chip deep dive: Unused hardware for the Magic Leap 2
Steam Deck goes OLED: improved screen, battery, and new 1TB option
Valve also confirms a more powerful Steam Deck 2 is two or three years away
Extreme modding project adds a 61 TB SSD to Valve's Steam Deck
Gobs of space, at the expense of portability
Linux desktop users can get the Steam Deck experience with Bazzite
SteamOS clone brings Steam Deck's software advantages to more hardware
First images of the Lenovo Legion Go show a handheld that looks like a Nintendo Switch with a hint of Steam Deck
But with a bigger screen than its competitors
It looks like Valve is preparing to sell refurbished Steam Decks at lower prices
But will they be cheaper than Steam sale discounts?
Baldur's Gate 3 early access players must delete the game and redownload all 120GB upon launch
There won't be a preload but the game will be Steam Deck verified and support cross-saves
Asus ROG Ally Review: Almost There, But Not Quite
Valve has managed to captivate the broader gaming public with the Steam Deck, so can Asus pick up the torch with the ROG Ally and persuade the masses that handheld PCs represent the future of PC gaming?
Steam Summer Sale kicks off with up to 20% off the Steam Deck
Save $130 on the top-end Steam Deck
GPD Win 4 receives an upgrade to Zen 4 and RDNA 3 this August
New models feature specs closely mirroring the Asus ROG Ally
Third-party Steam Deck screen upgrade goes 1200p, likely at the cost of battery life (or your entire device)
A new Steam Deck mod for people with DIY skills
Haptics company that successfully sued multiple tech giants goes after Valve
Immersion says the Steam Deck, Valve Index, and Half-Life: Alyx infringe on its patents
Steam Deck rival Asus ROG Ally debuts to mixed reviews
With more powerful hardware and a better display than the Steam Deck, the Asus ROG Ally might be the best gaming handheld around, but clunky navigation and poor battery life keep it from being a home run.
Ukraine army is using the Steam Deck to control machine gun turrets
Valve is unlikely to be pleased