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Steam Deck is Huge - Size Comparison With Other Portables

Steam Deck is Huge - Size Comparison With Other Portables

A Youtuber by the handle The Phawx has tweeted a series of interesting images showing how the size of Steam Deck compares to portable consoles throughout history.

hardware & software

Milosz Szubert

February 4, 2022

Steam Deck is Huge - Size Comparison With Other Portables
Fixes Coming to Steam, Including Game Size Visible in Library

Fixes Coming to Steam, Including Game Size Visible in Library

Steam Client Beta has received a few fixes for Steam Deck users. They concern the game library and the information visible in it.

hardware & software

Miriam Moszczynska

February 4, 2022

Fixes Coming to Steam, Including Game Size Visible in Library
Developers Delighted With Steam Deck: 'It Works Really Well'

Developers Delighted With Steam Deck: 'It Works Really Well'

Developers who have had hands-on experience with Steam Deck are impressed with the performance of Valve's portable platform.

hardware & software

Michal Ciezadlik

February 3, 2022

Developers Delighted With Steam Deck: 'It Works Really Well'
Bannerlord Runs Great on Steam Deck; Dev Praises the Device

Bannerlord Runs Great on Steam Deck; Dev Praises the Device

The developer of Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has praised Steam Deck and stated that the game run very well on this hardware even as it is now, and more dedicated improvements are on the way.

hardware & software

Adrian Werner

January 31, 2022

Bannerlord Runs Great on Steam Deck; Dev Praises the Device
Steam's New Feature Makes Switching Between PC and Steam Deck Easier

Steam's New Feature Makes Switching Between PC and Steam Deck Easier

Steam has gained the feature of dynamic synchronization with the cloud. This will enable us to conveniently switch between instances on your PC and Steam Deck, without having to log out of the game first.

video games

Adrian Werner

January 25, 2022

Steam's New Feature Makes Switching Between PC and Steam Deck Easier
The Witcher 3 and Valheim Have Issues on Steam Deck; First Games Verified

The Witcher 3 and Valheim Have Issues on Steam Deck; First Games Verified

Information about the first Steam Deck-verified games has been added to the Steam database. Unfortunately some high-profile productions experience some minor issues.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

January 20, 2022

The Witcher 3 and Valheim Have Issues on Steam Deck; First Games Verified
Steam Deck's February Launch Not Threatened

Steam Deck's February Launch Not Threatened

Valve announced that work on Steam Deck is proceeding on schedule and shipping will begin in late February. In addition, the program for testing game compatibility with the device is developing well.

hardware & software

Adrian Werner

January 14, 2022

Steam Deck's February Launch Not Threatened
Steam Deck Will Last Up to 5 Hours on Battery

Steam Deck Will Last Up to 5 Hours on Battery

We've learned that devkits of Steam Deck last between 2 and 5 hours on battery, depending on the game.

hardware & software

Adrian Werner

January 11, 2022

Steam Deck Will Last Up to 5 Hours on Battery
Steam Deck Will Launch 80% of Windows Games Thanks to Proton

Steam Deck Will Launch 80% of Windows Games Thanks to Proton

Steam Deck will launch most windows games from Steam, all thanks to proton. See if your favorite games are on the list.

hardware & software

Dawid Wanat

December 22, 2021

Steam Deck Will Launch 80% of Windows Games Thanks to Proton
Steam Deck Without Further Delays; CS:GO and Half-Life Will Get Updates

Steam Deck Without Further Delays; CS:GO and Half-Life Will Get Updates

Steam Deck won't be experiencing another delay, despite continued issues with component availability. In the meantime, Valve is preparing updates for Half-Life, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and other games with the upcoming console in mind.

hardware & software

Jacob Blazewicz

December 17, 2021

Steam Deck Without Further Delays; CS:GO and Half-Life Will Get Updates
Steam Deck May Have a Competitor From Razer [UPDATED]

Steam Deck May Have a Competitor From Razer [UPDATED]

A leak has surfaced online regarding a portable console from Razer. The device is supposed to be designed for cloud gaming and could be a competitor to Steam Deck.

hardware & software

Dawid Wanat

December 2, 2021

Steam Deck May Have a Competitor From Razer [UPDATED]
Steam Deck Without Exclusive Titles

Steam Deck Without Exclusive Titles

In the Steam Deck FAQ, Valve confirmed that the platform will not have any exclusive titles.

hardware & software

Artur Flaga

November 30, 2021

Steam Deck Without Exclusive Titles
Changes at Valve; VR Abandoned, Half-Life 3 Possible, Steam Deck First

Changes at Valve; VR Abandoned, Half-Life 3 Possible, Steam Deck First

Well-informed youtuber Tyler McVicker has reported on what's happening at Valve. The company is said to be moving away from VR, a small group of developers are trying to start work on Half-Life 3, and Project Citadel has turned into a demonstration of Steam Deck's capabilities.

video games

Adrian Werner

November 28, 2021

Changes at Valve; VR Abandoned, Half-Life 3 Possible, Steam Deck First
White Steam Deck and Risk of Throttling - Valve Reveals New Info

White Steam Deck and Risk of Throttling - Valve Reveals New Info

During Friday's Steam Deck Development Live Stream, we were able to see a white Steam Deck. Will it go on sale soon? We also learned that the portable PC from Valve may perform worse at high temperatures.

hardware & software

Hubert Sledziewski

November 15, 2021

White Steam Deck and Risk of Throttling - Valve Reveals New Info
Steam Deck Launch Delayed

Steam Deck Launch Delayed

Steam Deck became another victim of supply issues in the PC component market.

hardware & software

Jacob Blazewicz

November 10, 2021

Steam Deck Launch Delayed
Steam Deck - Valve Invites to Steamworks Conference

Steam Deck - Valve Invites to Steamworks Conference

Next week, Valve will hold a conference on Steamworks, aiming to help game developers make their games work on Steam Deck.

hardware & software

Adrian Werner

November 2, 2021

Steam Deck - Valve Invites to Steamworks Conference
Logging Into Steam With a QR Code? Such Feature Could Debut Soon

Logging Into Steam With a QR Code? Such Feature Could Debut Soon

Steam may get a QR code login option. The feature will reportedly debut with the release of Steam Deck.

hardware & software

Michael Zegar

October 26, 2021

Logging Into Steam With a QR Code? Such Feature Could Debut Soon
Half-Life 2 With New Features and Fixes for „Perennial” Bugs; Valve Refreshes Game for Steam Deck

Half-Life 2 With New Features and Fixes for „Perennial” Bugs; Valve Refreshes Game for Steam Deck

Valve has released a beta of an update for Half-Life 2. The new patch was designed for the Steam Deck, but with a lot of improvements that fans have been asking for for years.

video games

Adrian Werner

October 20, 2021

Half-Life 2 With New Features and Fixes for „Perennial” Bugs; Valve Refreshes Game for Steam Deck
Valve Will Check Out Every Steam Game on Steam Deck

Valve Will Check Out Every Steam Game on Steam Deck

Valve has announced that it will check out each of the more than 50,000 games available on Steam for compatibility with the Steam Deck console.

hardware & software

Adrian Werner

October 19, 2021

Valve Will Check Out Every Steam Game on Steam Deck
Inside the Steam Deck - Valve Showed the Console's Guts

Inside the Steam Deck - Valve Showed the Console's Guts

Valve recorded the process of opening the Steam Deck to replace parts and explained the risks of doing so.

hardware & software

Adrian Werner

October 7, 2021

Inside the Steam Deck - Valve Showed the Console's Guts