Crack open the Steam Deck and you’ll find neatly organized internals, so it’s easy to upgrade memory and make repairs. There’s plenty of breathing room despite the fact that the APU takes up minimal space and produces less heat. Valve’s thermal management uses software to monitor the ...
The Steam Deck has already proven to be a similar kind of experience. It was a revelatory game-changer for early adopters, but those who waited got some more powerful competitors like the Asus ROG Ally. The later you buy a device like this, whether it’s this version of the Steam Deck ...
The overall size and weight of the Steam Deck are also a tricky thing to balance – the device lasts two to eight hours on a single charge, but this varies depending on which game you’re playing. Demanding titles like Elden Ring will deplete your battery much faster than a game like Sp...
Steam Deck is a portable console that can play many PC games on the go. Here's how this handheld console fares...
Steam Deck Is The Hybrid Future Of PC Gaming Although the Steam Deck looks massive at first glance, especially side-by-side with a console like the Switch, the ergonomics are some of the comfiest found on any handheld. It took a few days to get used to the 1.5 pound weight—twice as...
Steam Deck review: Design One of the largest handhelds Sturdy build quality Light, despite its size Comfortable to play for extended periods At 11.73 x 4.60 x 1.93 inches, the Steam Deck is one of the largest handhelds ever released. It’s certainly the biggest I’ve played. Though many ...
Further driving that home is the intelligent routing of the Steam Deck's cooling, which never makes areas near your hands heat up during sessions. There's a single exhaust on the back of the Steam Deck and another on the top, both of which push out enough air to keep the Steam Deck ...
PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team dedicates many hours to every review, to really get to the heart of what matters most to you. Find out more about how we evaluate games and hardware. When I pick up the Steam Deck, I think about Leatherman guys. You probably know a Leat...
Steam Deck: Two-minute review The Steam Deck is one of the most eagerly anticipated product launches in recent times, with Valve trying its hand at making a handheld console. It’s certainly an ambitious task, but one that Valve mostly pulls off. However, as much as you may think the St...
The Steam Deck is a handheld gaming PC, capable of playing virtually any PC game on the go. Performance is excellent for a portable, with SteamOS offering a console-like experience, while still retaining all of the versatility of a PC. Battery life isn’t great when playing demanding games...