I streamed my Steam library to my handheld and stopped worrying about storage
…The Steam Deck started with just 256GB of storage until recently, and even now, the base model has 512GB, which isn't a lot for modern PC games, and the maximum is…
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Cost is a major consideration when it comes to handhelds, and to pretend otherwise would be folly. In the aspect of pricing, Steam Deck OLED continues to decisively pull ahead of the competitors, and there's a special reason for this, which I have talked extensively about in the past. Valve has an ability to sell its handhelds at cost because of a structural advantage that no other handheld manufacturer does. Unlike ASUS or Lenovo, Valve isn't primarily in the hardware business. As a storefront operator collecting a commission on every purchase made through Steam, Valve can afford to price har
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Xbox's full-screen handheld dashboard is just a Windows mask, and SteamOS proves why that matters
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…The best emulation suite for the Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, and more If you want to emulate on the go using a PC gaming handheld, then EmuDeck is by far the…
CRT TVs are making a comeback thanks to this retro gaming-friendly port
…That's pricier than a Steam Deck, for perspective. CRTs are cheap and can often be found for free by checking neighborhood groups. There's also just something enjoyable about using a…
The Steam Machine is coming for consoles, whether Valve admits it or not
…The Steam Machine will be running SteamOS, an operating system that Valve has proven to be leaner, more performant, and tailored to the console experience Valve is targeting. SteamOS showcased how bloated…
Windows handhelds are doomed because they require the same maintenance as a workstation
…On a Nintendo Switch or a Steam Deck, you run a single system update and play; however, on Ally X, you have to fight through three completely separate, non-coordinating update infrastructure…
Winhanced is getting better, but I still use Xbox Mode with my Windows 11 handheld
…Related I turned my Windows 11 handheld into a retro gaming beast with this app EmuDeck works great for more than just the Steam Deck. For a front-end made by a…
Lossless Scaling works with every game, and it's the DLSS alternative I actually use
…Related Lossless Scaling is the only Steam Deck plugin worth your time, and here's why Every little bit helps with the Steam Deck's aging APU Is it as good as…
Valve's Steam Machine delay forced me to DIY, and honestly it's better this way
…Related I turned my gaming handheld into a Steam Deck and I love it You don't need a Steam Deck... do you? Bazzite also comes with Lutris preinstalled, so you can…
FSR 4.1 will be the best thing to happen to handheld PCs this year, and the timing couldn't be more perfect
…However, for anyone running Valve's popular Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED , the wait will be noticeably longer, as the device is relegated to the second wave. The update for RDNA…
I self-host my PC game library with Moonlight instead of paying for a second PC or GeForce Now
…Related I love my Steam Deck but these Decky plugins make it so, so much better Being able to customize the look and feel of your Steam Deck is fantastic. DLSS 4…