If I buy a 1tb steam deck. A pair of Viture or Xreal glasses. And a USB keyboard and mouse. Will I be able to play them in a fun way.

I am not great with computer stuff. More plug and play.

Whenever i try to install Half Life my Steam Deck freezes and i need to force reboot. Is this a known issue? thanks

I'm saving up for a handheld PC next year as I want a backup computer that I can also use to play games in bed before I sleep. I'm ok with Linux for general use but I never really used it for games. I was wondering what people's experience with mods is like. I expect everything from Steam Workshop to run smoothly but how about mods from other sources? Any trouble running on Proton?

My general use case is modding older games so they run smoothly on newer hardware. I don't usually do anything fancy, just the regular "browse PC gaming Wiki to find out how I can fix what time has broken" kind of thing. But since I mostly I want to use a handheld for older games that's a big deal for me.

Hello Everyone!

I have been rocking my steam deck oled for quite a bit now and I love it.

I had a cracked front panel from moving around (I HAVE NO CLUE HOW)

I got new parts from IFIXIT and did everything correctly.. BUT... Somehow the ribbon cable for the audio adjustment and light sensor snapped in half. The cable right underneath the screen. I have been trying to find a replacement for days now.. Does anyone have any ideas or links for anything. Thank you!

Hi everyone, I've been on CS for a while now and I've accumulated about 3500€ worth of skins and I'd like to get the money back. Do you think I can buy some in the hardware shop like steamdesks and resell them later? Is there a risk of bans?

I was thinking like a plug-in of some sort or something I can download easily

Tech support says to backup my data for my steam deck and then factory reset. All I have on my deck are video games. Do I need to somehow back up everything in my storage? (300gb) or just the game data? If either, can I just use an SD card? And what is the process of saving my game data? I'm fine with redownloading my games. I just want to keep my game data/progress. Bear in mind I'm a layman when it comes to Linux and computers in general.

Hi all,

I want to share my experience with the RMA process and the repair of my Steam Deck OLED. Unfortunately, the process was not smooth, and I hope my story can help others avoid similar issues or be better prepared.

1. Initial Problem and First Contact

The issue began with a strange behavior of the left thumbstick. When moving the stick to the upper right corner, it felt "sticky" or "gritty," which significantly affected my gameplay experience. After several attempts to troubleshoot, including cleaning the stick and using a "joystick protector," the problem persisted.

I reached out to Steam Support and received the following response:

Steam Support Response:

"Based on the information you have provided, we believe it is unlikely that the current issue reflects a problem with this device as it was delivered to you. It may instead be related to your particular use of the product. Regardless, we would like to offer complimentary service as a gesture of goodwill. This will not affect your remaining warranty coverage, but downtime related to the RMA process will be considered when evaluating future warranty claims. We have initiated the RMA process for your Steam Deck."

2. Return and Unexpected Result

After sending my Steam Deck back and receiving it supposedly repaired, I was disappointed to find that within ten minutes, I could reproduce the original issue. Even worse, the thumbstick now got stuck in the corner and did not return to its original position. I immediately reported this to the support team.

My Report to Support:

"I just received my repaired Steam Deck and am shocked! The problem still exists and has even been made worse! Now the thumbstick gets stuck right at the corner and does not return to its original position. How can this not be controlled? I cannot accept this!"

3. Second Response from Support and Current Status

The Steam Support responded quickly to my renewed complaint:

Steam Support Response:

"We're sorry to hear that your device arrived in such a state. No worries though, as we're happy to provide a replacement unit. We've initiated the RMA process for your Steam Deck."

The entire process was frustrating and time-consuming. Although the support was always polite and helpful, the quality of the repair and subsequent replacement efforts left much to be desired. I hope that the replacement device will not have any further issues.

Conclusion

My experience with the RMA process for my Steam Deck OLED was, unfortunately, unsatisfactory. While the communication with the support team was friendly, the technical execution of the repairs did not meet expectations. I hope Valve can improve their processes in the future.

I know this question was probably asked a lot, but there is a lot of different methods I heard about and the situation changes a lot, so I was wondering what's the best way currently.

I heard about Heroic, this, Lutris, Easy Launcher, you can even install Windows, so I'm kinda confused. I don't mind difficult setup, as long as the final effect will grant good performance and/or convenient use.

Mainly I care about Epic Games, but covering Xbox Game Pass (PC version), GOG, Ubisoft, EA would be great too.

The title might be a bit provocative, but there's some truth to it: dock mode on the Steam Deck can be a hassle if you're switching between handheld and docked modes.

It's not that dock mode doesn't work or isn't useful—it's just inconvenient. Think about how dock mode works on the Nintendo Switch: you plug it in, and it outputs at 1080p. Simple. If a game is already running in handheld mode, you dock it, and it automatically switches to 1080p (or whatever resolution the developers set). Undock it, and it switches back to handheld mode without needing to reload the game.

Now, compare that to the Steam Deck's dock mode: you connect the USB-C, and Steam outputs 4k, but the UI is still in 1080p. You can either leave it like that or switch to native 4k. If a game was already open, it might be running at 800p, scaled up to 4k. Closing and reopening the game limits you to 720p. Some games adjust to 720p or lower (like Nier: Automata), requiring you to manually change the video settings. Even if you set it to 720p, undocking the game often leaves it stuck at that resolution, and only a few games automatically revert to 800p even after another restart.

The situation becomes even more complicated if you change the "external display resolution" in game properties to take advantage of the docked output. For instance, setting the video output to "native" and opening Ori while docked lets you choose a resolution (like 1080p) that works great at 60fps. However, when you undock it, the game runs at 1080p, downscaled to the Steam Deck's 800p screen. If you close and reopen the game while undocked, the resolution might default to 800x600. You then have to manually set it to 720p and, when docked, it scales 720p to 4k, not 1080p to 4k.

The real issue seems to be how games handle constant resolution changes. Some games, like Animal Well and Horizon Chase Turbo, adapt well by using the maximum resolution available at startup. You can set game properties to "native" and just restart the game when docking or undocking. However, many games are frustrating because they don't handle these changes well, forcing you to stick with 720p to avoid the hassle of constantly adjusting resolutions.

I cannot help but to feel jealous of the simplicity of the Nintendo Switch, which is ridiculously less powerful and yet can output better image with no intervention. It has really made to "switch" from one mode to another, while the dock mode in Steam Deck feels more like a "perk" than anything.

Sorry for the rant, but do you have any strategy to avoid this mess?