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Steam Deck's first birthday gets you a 10% discount during Steam's Spring Sale
The Steam Deck is receiving its first-ever discount. The 64GB base model is down to $359, while 256GB and 512GB versions are $476 and $584, respectively. The Steam Spring Sale runs from today until March 23.
Steam now allows peer-to-peer game transfers over LAN
New feature saves time and internet bandwidth for those with Steam on multiple devices
Why Steam Deck Is One of the Most Significant PC Gaming Moments in Years
While the launch of the Steam Deck was the opposite of pompous, Valve's gaming handheld has kept gaining momentum. One year later, let's take a look at the impact it's had on the PC gaming market.
Valve sheds light on future hardware plans, including a Steam Deck revision
Valve also wants to revisit the Steam Controller
Sabrent's latest PCIe 4.0 SSD is perfect for the Steam Deck
And all manner of other small form factor devices
Valve will give away a Steam Deck every minute of the Game Awards
To those who meet these requirements
Gabe Newell says his PC components come from multiple manufacturers, an openness that enabled the Steam Deck
Gabe's PC setup packs hardware from Nvidia, AMD, Samsung, Corsair, and others
Peer-to-Peer LAN transfers are coming to Steam
LAN transfers could help users save internet bandwidth
Steam's Big Picture Mode gets updated, available for testing
Steam's new improved Big Picture mode is now available for beta testing. Expect a new Home Screen, new Universal Search and other improvements. Instructions for joining the Steam Beta and release notes are here.
Customize your boot screen with this easy Steam Deck hack
It only takes a few minutes
Steam Deck finally available without reservation, official dock now shipping
What just happened? Valve has removed the reservation system for the Steam Deck in some regions. This means that, for the first time since its release, gamers can receive the handheld console just one or two weeks after ordering it. The official Docking Station is now also available, adding connectivity and acting as a charging station for the system.
Official Steam Deck repair centers are now open
DIY repair is no longer the only option
Wine 7.16 improves Windows games compatibility on Linux
The latest version of Wine compatibility layer available for download now
Valve's marketing booklet confirms a Steam Deck 2 is inevitable
Steam Deck is a "multi-generational product line."
Valve fixed its supply chain woes and promises to catch up current backlog by year's end
There is still room in the 2022 "bucket" for new customers that want a Deck
Modded Steam Deck "Ultimate" gets gobs of storage, enhanced cooling, upgraded thumbsticks and more
Cranking the Steam Deck to 11
Don't use the Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch in excessive heat, warn the makers
It could cause slow performance, shutdowns, and even burns
Steam Deck replacement parts are in stock at iFixit
Replacement fan and battery kits for your Steam Deck
Valve could optimize SteamOS for the GPD Win Max 2 gaming handheld
Valve potentially helping other handheld PCs
Valve starts shipping some Steam Decks with slower SSDs but says performance is unaffected
Some Steam Decks will have an x2 SSD, others will have an x4
Valve more than doubles Steam Deck shipments
We will don't know how many units are going out weekly, but it's at least twice as many as before
Steam Deck designer warns against DIY SSD upgrades
You could, but that doesn't mean you should
AMD possibly developing Steam Deck 2 APU with Zen 4 and RDNA 3
A smaller variant of the Phoenix Point APU
Valve says the Steam Deck Docking Station has been delayed indefinitely
The delay has been blamed on familiar problems