{"id":542967,"date":"2023-01-24T17:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T14:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2023-01-24T17:00:41","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T14:00:41","slug":"rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Rated E for Everyone \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e5b9807b56\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2e5b9807b56\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CRated_E_for_Everyone_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Rated E for Everyone \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#Design_and_Display_Souped-Up_Sega_Game_Gear\" >Design and Display: Souped-Up Sega Game Gear<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#Black-on-Black_Design\" >Black-on-Black Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#A_Quality_Display\" >A Quality Display<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#Youre_in_Control\" >You\u2019re in Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#Audio_Surprisingly_Not_Bad\" >Audio: Surprisingly Not Bad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#Performance_AAA_Titles_No_Problem\" >Performance: AAA Titles? No Problem<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#Pick_a_Game_Any_Game\" >Pick a Game, Any Game<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#Storage_Expandable_Enough\" >Storage: Expandable Enough<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#SteamOS_User-Friendly_Linux_With_a_Few_Hiccups\" >SteamOS: User-Friendly Linux With a Few Hiccups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#Battery_Life_and_Charging_Needs_a_Power-Up\" >Battery Life and Charging: Needs a Power-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_the_Valve_Steam_Deck\" >Should You Buy the Valve Steam Deck?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/rated-e-for-everyone-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CRated_E_for_Everyone_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Rated E for Everyone \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>9\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\" data-nosnippet=\"\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong><br \/><small class=\"price_starting_at\">Starting At<\/small> $399<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-142513 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p-badge\/142513\/aa875f4a44eb00151e40f18e1ec527ad.png?width=1200\" alt=\"Valve Steam Deck resting on its carrying case atop a media center\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Steam Deck is versatile and powerful enough to run just about anything you want it to. Noisy fans, scant battery life, and occasional SteamOS hiccup in all, the Steam Deck is the most exciting piece of gaming tech in recent memory.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been playing my favorite titles on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fsteamdeck&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Valve\u2019s Steam Deck<\/a> for several months now. While I can\u2019t say it\u2019s free of flaws, it is undoubtedly the most exciting piece of gaming tech I\u2019ve used in the last few years. The Steam Deck lets you play what you want, with natural controls, wherever you are.<\/p>\n<p>Valve\u2019s 2022 handheld gaming PC is outfitted with desktop-level specs, an array of intuitive control methods, the powerful Arch-based <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fsteamos&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">SteamOS operating system<\/a>, and a 7-inch, 1280 x 800px touchscreen display. Its drawbacks, like a fan that does its best hair dryer impression during long <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a>s and stressful gaming sessions, do little to deter the Steam Deck from giving players a smooth, enjoyable <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>play experience.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> I\u2019ll cover the mid-tier ($529, 256GB NVMe SSD) Steam Deck in this review. If you opt for the $399 entry-level version (64GB eMMC), you\u2019ll get less, slower storage than the mid-tier Deck (and no Steam Community perks, like animated profile pictures and backgrounds). The most expensive option ($649, 512GB NVMe SSD) doubles the storage of the mid-tier model, comes with anti-glare etched glass, and earns you more virtual perks for your Steam profile.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent control layout and customization<\/li>\n<li>Capable hardware can run most games<\/li>\n<li>Quality in-hand feel<\/li>\n<li>SteamOS is easy to use and tinker with<\/li>\n<li>Easily portable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Loud fans in resource-hungry situations<\/li>\n<li>Fleeting battery life<\/li>\n<li>A few bugs and missing features in SteamOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">Review Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_and_Display_Souped-Up_Sega_Game_Gear\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Design and Display: Souped-Up Sega Game Gear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142531\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/bc0f5bc8.jpg\" alt=\"Person playing video game on Valve Steam Deck\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Display:<\/strong>\u00a0Optically bonded IPS LCD<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display size: <\/strong>7in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution:<\/strong> 1280 x 800px (16:10)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brightness:\u00a0<\/strong>400 nits<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refresh Rate:\u00a0<\/strong>60Hz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Remember the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/segaretro.org\/Sega_Game_Gear\">Sega Game Gear<\/a>? Imagine it updated with 2020s tech and fused with a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nintendo-Switch-Neon-Blue-Joy%E2%80%91\/dp\/B07VGRJDFY?tag=lsmedia-13801-20\">Nintendo Switch<\/a>; that\u2019s what I think of when I see a Steam Deck.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Black-on-Black_Design\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Black-on-Black Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-143311\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/98bc5b22.jpg\" alt=\"Valve Steam Deck resting on media center \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A matte black finish with glossy black trim, the Steam Deck doesn\u2019t try to make a fashion statement. Its hard plastic chassis lets the display have the spotlight, blending into the background while you traverse worlds unknown in\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No Man\u2019s Sky\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">or keep your patrons happy in\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Travellers Rest<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At nearly a foot across (11.7in), the Steam Deck is comfortably held in the same positions you\u2019d use a controller\u2014up by your chest or down near your lap. It\u2019s significantly heavier than a controller, though; weighing in at 1.48lbs (23.6oz), Valve\u2019s handheld strikes a nice balance between a cheap plastic feel and a 10-pound dumbbell.\u00a0I don\u2019t usually experience forearm or wrist fatigue while using the Steam Deck, though I typically switch positions every so often.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Valve is no stranger to selling cosmetic skins that supplement players\u2019 in-game items (<em>Dota 2\u2019s<\/em> annual tournament, The International, raked in a $40,018,195 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dota2.prizetrac.kr\/international2022\">prize pool in 2021<\/a> as a result of crowdfunding). However, you won\u2019t find any official Steam Deck skins (or wraps) on Steam\u2019s website\u2014the gaming giant doesn\u2019t sell any. So, unless you seek out a third-party facelift from a company like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dbrand.com\/shop\/steam-deck-skins\">dbrand<\/a>, the only color you\u2019ll see on the Steam Deck is the light grey accent of the buttons and thumbsticks.<\/p>\n<p>Moving to the top edge of the Steam Deck, from left to right (not including triggers), you have volume controls, a 3.5mm headphone\/microphone jack, a fan and vent, one <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/211843\/usb-type-c-explained-what-it-is-and-why-youll-want-it\/\">USB Type-C<\/a> port, a status LED, and the power button. These controls are easy enough to reach while you\u2019re in-game, and the placement of the USB-C port isn\u2019t a burden to reach with the charging cable. You may, however, feel some heat radiating from the topside vent if your fingers brush the back of the Steam Deck or cross over the fan\u2019s airflow.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom face of the Steam Deck is much less populated, housing only an SDXC card slot for microSD storage expansion. Around the back, there are four paddle buttons, a vent, and a recessed Valve logo.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Quality_Display\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">A Quality Display<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I was a little worried the 7-inch screen would be too small, but it\u2019s actually a very comfortable size for most scenarios. In some cases, the 1280 x 800px resolution makes text <em>pretty<\/em> small and tough to read, but for the most part, the screen\u2019s size and resolution do not hinder my gameplay experience.<\/p>\n<p>You could make an argument for a higher <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/753556\/how-do-refresh-rates-affect-gaming\/\">refresh rate<\/a>\u2014some players, especially those who\u2019ve been locked at 30FPS on consoles before, may actually welcome 60Hz with open arms\u2014but anything higher, and I have a feeling the battery would absolutely disintegrate as soon as you pressed \u201cPlay\u201d (I discuss the battery more in a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_battery\">later section<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>And 60FPS isn\u2019t too shabby, either; I prefer higher-resolution graphics at 60FPS to lower-res at 144FPS for a lot of games, especially single-player titles like <em>Days Gone <\/em>and\u00a0<em>Horizon Zero Dawn<\/em>. But if you play competitive titles like <em>Rocket League<\/em> at 120FPS or higher, you may want more than the Steam Deck gives you.<\/p>\n<p>I like my screens bright. They don\u2019t have to compete with the sun, but I\u2019m looking for clear, vibrant colors. The Steam Deck delivers a top brightness of 400 nits, which is nothing to scoff at. Sure, it\u2019s no 2000-nit <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/846615\/apple-iphone-14-pro-review\/\">iPhone 14 Pro<\/a>, but it\u2019s bright enough to stave off my complaints.<\/p>\n<p>I didn\u2019t go for the top-tier Steam Deck with anti-glare glass, and the consequences of that decision rear its head from time to time. Take a car ride next to a window, for example. If you\u2019re playing a particularly gloomy game (or one with black bars), you may see more of your reflection than you do the details on the screen. This isn\u2019t the case all of the time; I\u2019d call gameplay-impeding glare a rare occurrence at most. But if you primarily play in sunny areas, you may want to opt for the anti-glare option (or a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Magglass-Tempered-Designed-Protector-Anti-Glare\/dp\/B09X82S4XL?tag=lsmedia-13801-20\">third-party screen protector<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_in_Control\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">You\u2019re in Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Steam Deck\u2019s control map was one of the most interesting aspects to me when looking into it for the first time. Usually, you\u2019re limited to controller, mouse, or touchscreen inputs\u2014or some combination from that list. With the Steam Deck, you get all three.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to play games like <em>Cities: Skylines<\/em>\u00a0from the\u00a0city builder genre, you\u2019ll probably find yourself using the integrated trackpads on either side of the handheld. These are\u00a0perhaps the most intriguing of all the Steam Deck\u2019s controls. I figured these would be an afterthought that I\u2019d mainly use to browse YouTube when I wasn\u2019t in a game, but I was mistaken. The trackpads are a great way to play games that require mouse inputs, and you can combine them with the triggers to better emulate the peripheral; the trackpad moves the cursor, and the left and right triggers act as respective mouse buttons. When scrolling with a trackpad, you\u2019ll feel a haptic rumble that indicates whether it\u2019s currently active or not, which is an enjoyable added touch.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you\u2019re laying waste in an action-packed twin-stick shooter like <em>The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth\u00a0<\/em>or clawing for progress in your latest souls-like title (<em>Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice<\/em> for me), you\u2019ll likely want to use the controller layout. The Steam Deck\u2019s right side features ABXY buttons, the right thumbstick and trackpad, a Menu button, and the Quick access button. The left side houses the D-pad, View button, left thumbstick and trackpad, and Steam button.<\/p>\n<p>The thumbsticks have a satisfying resistance to them, enough that you won\u2019t fling your camera around if you brush the stick, but not so much that micro-adjustments become impossible. I hate mushy controls, so I was thrilled to feel the haptic click that comes with each press of the Steam Deck\u2019s ABXY and navigation buttons.<\/p>\n<p>The triggers also feature a nice tactile bump when bottomed out, though I wish they allowed for just a hair more travel distance. You can still depress the trigger halfway (think driving half-speed in a racing game like <em>Forza Horizon 5<\/em>), but it\u2019s a bit of a balancing act because the triggers don\u2019t need to be pushed down much to activate fully.<\/p>\n<p>The bumpers are there, too. I could take them or leave them; they feel flat and a little uncomfortable compared to an Xbox 360 controller (which came out nearly 20 years ago, by the way), but they do their job well.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the 7-inch touchscreen supports 10-finger multitouch control, though I find it\u2019s mostly used as a catch-all for pesky menus and UI items that don\u2019t yet support the Steam Deck\u2019s control scheme.<\/p>\n<p>However, using a similar process as when you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/234427\/how-to-remap-buttons-on-your-steam-controller\/\">remap other buttons in Steam<\/a>, you can customize the control layout for every game in your library. You can bind each button manually if you like, or you can use one of the templates provided by Steam or its community members. I usually do so by selecting the game I want to play and choosing the controller icon on the right side of the screen.<\/p>\n<p>And, if your hands miss the feel of your favorite controller, you can always just use it instead. With <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/748634\/what-is-bluetooth\/\">Bluetooth<\/a> and USB-C connectivity, the Steam Deck lets you play your games with whatever controls feel best for you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Audio_Surprisingly_Not_Bad\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Audio: Surprisingly Not Bad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142523\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/16511a77.jpg\" alt=\"Valve Steam Deck speaker and Steam button\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Digital Audio:<\/strong>\u00a0Multichannel audio via DisplayPort over USB-C, standard USB-C, or Bluetooth 5.0<\/li>\n<li>3.5mm stereo headphone\/headset jack<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microphones:\u00a0<\/strong>Dual microphone array<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You may not expect a device like a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/837945\/best-handheld-gaming-pcs\/\">handheld gaming PC<\/a> to have decent audio, but the Steam Deck\u2019s speakers offer a pleasant surprise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">No, you won\u2019t get the same experience as a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/772995\/best-home-theater-system\/\">home theater system<\/a>, but you will get a satisfying speaker setup that you can crank up loud enough to hear a song or show while you cook dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If anything is lacking, it\u2019s the bass. The high and mid tones of Cream\u2019s \u201c<\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f3y8jf01UY8\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sunshine Of Your Love<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201d come through crisp and confident, but the bottom doesn\u2019t quite give me the rich background hum I\u2019m looking for\u2014it\u2019s there, but it\u2019s faint.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When it comes to gaming, the audio is terrific. I\u2019m never left wanting something better, but if you are, you can always use a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/743546\/best-bluetooth-speakers\/\">Bluetooth speaker<\/a> or connect a pair of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/772140\/best-wireless-earbuds\/\">wireless earbuds<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_AAA_Titles_No_Problem\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Performance: AAA Titles? No Problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"Rtable-cell Rtable-cell--key\">\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Processor:<\/strong>\u00a0AMD APU\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>CPU:<\/strong> Zen 2 4c\/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)<\/li>\n<li><strong>GPU:<\/strong> 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM:\u00a0<\/strong>16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (5500 MT\/s quad 32-bit channels) \/ <strong>VRAM: <\/strong>1,024 MB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Looking at the Steam Deck, especially if you\u2019re thinking about tech from 10 or even 5 years ago, you may not think it\u2019s packed with the power to run AAA titles like\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Grand Theft Auto: V<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DEATHLOOP<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, but it absolutely is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>They won\u2019t run at the highest settings, but you can cruise Los Santos or break the loop from a bus stop, doctor\u2019s office waiting room, or anywhere in your home, and that\u2019s enough to make me say \u201chighest settings be damned.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you enjoy the hobby casually, the Steam Deck will more than get the job done. The option to play more resource-intensive games is always there if you want it, too.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pick_a_Game_Any_Game\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Pick a Game, Any Game<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-143387\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/35e7f6d9.png\" alt=\"Valve Steam Deck library page\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Of course, top-tier hardware doesn\u2019t mean much if you can\u2019t play any games on it. Leading up to my Steam Deck purchase, I was weary of the game selection I\u2019d have at my disposal.<\/p>\n<p>However, upon booting the handheld up for the first time, I found most of my favorites available for download. A sizable number of titles claimed to be unsupported on the Steam Deck, too (take <em>Star Wars: The Force Unleashed<\/em>, for instance). I decided to delve into them anyways.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> You can always visit the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fgreatondeck&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Great on Deck<\/a> Steam Store page to find verified titles to play.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>And the game\u2026ran perfectly fine. I didn\u2019t even have to configure any controls; the ABXY buttons and thumbsticks were able to navigate the main menu and accompany me on my journey through the galaxy.<\/p>\n<p>Given some amount of modification, you can feasibly run almost any game on the Steam Deck. You may need to create a custom control setup, install Windows, or utilize a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fsteamdeckdock&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Steam Deck Docking Station<\/a> for keyboard and mouse hookups, but it\u2019s doable.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s what makes the Steam Deck so fascinating in my eyes; it can be whatever you want it to be. A simple, handheld console for games that won\u2019t even claim 1GB like <em>Vampire Survivors<\/em>, or an entry-to-mid-level gaming PC that can comfortably run competitive titles like <em>Rocket League<\/em> and <em>Dota 2<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>What about non-Steam games? There\u2019s good news and bad news. The good news: you can download and run games from launchers like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gog.com%2Fgalaxy&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">GOG Galaxy<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/\">Epic Games<\/a> on the Steam Deck. The bad news: it\u2019s probably not as simple as you want it to be.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, you\u2019ll have to download a third-party launcher like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/heroicgameslauncher.com\/\">Heroic Games Launcher<\/a>. Then, after getting everything set up and downloaded, it\u2019s a toss-up whether or not the game you want to play recognizes the Steam Deck\u2019s controls. And, since it\u2019s a non-Steam game, you can\u2019t just remap the buttons to make sense to the game. You\u2019d need a compatible Bluetooth controller or a Docking Station and PC peripherals.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, running emulated games on the Steam Deck is as easy as downloading an app like\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emudeck.com\/\">EmuDeck<\/a> and following the on-screen setup instructions. You\u2019ll be met with some funky control configurations for games that run on older systems like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.com\/en\/SonyInfo\/design\/gallery\/PSP\/\">PlayStation Portable<\/a>, though.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Worried you\u2019ll have to swap back and forth between Gaming and Desktop mode every time to play your Steam and emulated games? Try creating a dynamic library in Steam to hold your emulated games (EmuDeck can do this for you).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>All in all, it\u2019s about as easy as it gets to use the Steam Deck as an emulation machine. It can run almost anything you throw at it, features a desktop mode to sort and configure game files, and you can even start emulated games from your Steam library.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storage_Expandable_Enough\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_7\">Storage: Expandable Enough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142481\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/0e2e3ab8.jpg\" alt=\"microSD card popping out of Steam Deck storage slot\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<strong>Available storage options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tier 1:<\/strong> 64GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tier 2:<\/strong> 256GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tier 3:<\/strong> 512GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)<\/li>\n<li>All models include a high-speed microSD card slot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Have you seen the storage requirements for games lately? A single AAA title like <em>Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War<\/em> will happily chew through 200GB of your drive, which isn\u2019t a pressing issue if you have a console or PC storage dedicated to gaming, but may spell doom if you opt for the entry-level Steam Deck tier.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you can always buy a microSD card and pop it into the slot found on the bottom edge under the screen. This expansion option enables terabytes more storage capacity, but it comes at a cost. A <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-Ultra-microSDXC-Memory-Adapter\/dp\/B0B7NYN3N3?tag=lsmedia-13801-20\">1TB microSD card with up to 150MB\/s transfer speeds from SanDisk<\/a> comes with an asking price of over $100; this entry-level Steam Deck and microSD card combo comes out to nearly the same price as the mid-tier Steam Deck (though you end up with considerably more, albeit slower, storage).<\/p>\n<p>I decided to grab a 512GB microSD card and, in conjunction with the onboard 256GB NVMe SSD, I can comfortably store a mix of a few larger games like the 60GB <em>Days Gone<\/em>\u00a0and several smaller titles like\u00a0<em>Fallout 3 \u2013 Game of the Year Edition\u00a0<\/em>(8.7GB) at the same time. I have about 30 Steam games, along with a handful of non-Steam games, currently installed with roughly 21GB of remaining space.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/196541\/emmc-vs.-ssd-not-all-solid-state-storage-is-equal\/\">NVMe over eMMC storage<\/a>\u2014this was a deciding factor for me when choosing the mid-tier Steam Deck over the most affordable model. An NVMe drive gives you more storage and faster read\/write speeds (which means shorter loading screens) than an embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC)\u2014though you may not need one yourself.<\/p>\n<p>If the games you boot up are usually smaller, indie titles like <em>Stardew Valley<\/em>, or if you use a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/814645\/best-cloud-gaming-service\/\">cloud gaming service<\/a> like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/865631\/nvidia-geforce-now-ultimate-membership-review\/\">Nvidia GeForce NOW<\/a>, you stand a good chance of skating by on the 64GB option (especially if you supplement your Steam Deck with a cheap <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-128GB-MicroSDXC-Memory-Adapter\/dp\/B08GYKNCCP?tag=lsmedia-13801-20\">128GB microSD card<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SteamOS_User-Friendly_Linux_With_a_Few_Hiccups\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_8\">SteamOS: User-Friendly Linux With a Few Hiccups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Operating System:<\/strong>\u00a0SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Desktop:<\/strong>\u00a0KDE Plasma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fsteamos&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">SteamOS<\/a>\u00a0is an operating system based on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/archlinux.org\/\">Arch Linux<\/a>, and unless you modify your Steam Deck, it\u2019s the operating system that runs by default.<\/p>\n<p>Booting up the Steam Deck, you\u2019re met with a Steam Deck logo and startup chime, and then you\u2019re taken to a dashboard that aggregates your recently played games, some relevant news, recently installed updates, and other info about you and your Steam friends. After logging in during the first-time setup procedures, your entire Steam library will be available to download. Just click the Steam button under the left trackpad to open the navigation menu and select Library to view your games.<\/p>\n<p>To switch to desktop mode, click the Steam button, then select Power, and Switch to Desktop. Here, you can utilize the Steam Deck as a full-fledged PC. Download third-party apps, browse the internet, customize your background\u2014it really is a computer that you can carry comfortably.<\/p>\n<p>Features like the File Manager, the SteamOS equivalent of the macOS Finder, are quick to open and responsive to commands. System Settings will get you almost anywhere you need to be when it comes to customization and optimization.<\/p>\n<p>There are, however, a few bugs and head-scratching decisions to discover when you dive into Valve\u2019s new operating system. For example, do you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/177387\/use-voice-dictation-to-save-time-on-android-iphone-and-ipad\/\">use voice dictation<\/a> on your iPhone or Android? You won\u2019t on the Steam Deck, there\u2019s simply no option for it. How about taking screenshots; easy enough in Gaming mode, just click R1 and the Steam button down at the same time. But in Desktop mode? Impossible without a third-party app.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s user-friendly, easy to customize, and sufficient overall\u2026but it feels like it needed one more round of polishing before getting shipped out the door.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s always a possibility that Valve could add these features in a future update, but for now, DIY solutions are the way it has to be.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Life_and_Charging_Needs_a_Power-Up\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_9\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_battery\">Battery Life and Charging: Needs a Power-Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_10\"><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Battery:<\/strong> 40Whr (2 to 8 hours of gameplay)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging:\u00a0<\/strong>45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charger cable length: <\/strong>4.9ft (1.5m)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>If I could improve one aspect of the Steam Deck, it would be the fleeting battery life. While the 45W USB-C charging is quick and efficient, the need to be tethered to an outlet digs into the portability this handheld gaming PC otherwise offers.<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention, if you\u2019ve been playing for about two hours or so with the charger attached, the wall block starts to run <em>hot<\/em>. I\u2019d consider it a slightly worrisome temperature and advise you to temp-check your charger periodically during longer gaming sessions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Charging the Steam Deck from zero to 100% using the stock 45W adaptor plugged into a wall outlet (with little-to-no use) took 2 hours and 54 minutes on average.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>With that said,\u00a0the battery will certainly get you through a casual between-class or lunch-break game session. Suppose you have a two-hour plane ride ahead of you; I\u2019d think about charging the Steam Deck to 100% just before getting on. You could also lower the screen\u2019s brightness and perhaps even the refresh rate in the Performance menu to make sure you don\u2019t need to have a midair Steam Deck eulogy prepared.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> You can get to the Performance menu by tapping on the battery icon with your finger or pressing the Menu button on the right-hand side of the Steam Deck.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>When enjoying media aside from games, like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/\">YouTube<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/track.flexlinkspro.com\/g.ashx?foid=1.42392.1000000008&amp;trid=1088663.191558&amp;foc=16&amp;fot=9999&amp;fos=5&amp;fobs=rg|xid:{xid}&amp;fobs2=143510&amp;fobs3=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Fwelcome&amp;___trxnet=fo\">Hulu<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2F%3F&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Spotify<\/a>, the Steam Deck lasts significantly longer. You can easily reach 8-12 hours on a full charge if you aren\u2019t playing resource-intensive games. I left <em>The Mandalorian<\/em> streaming for as long as the Steam Deck could handle from a 100% charge. The brightness and volume were at 50%, and the battery life bought me just over eight and a half hours of streaming time.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_11\">Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"accordion_block\">\n<div class=\"\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\nCan I play my Steam games with no Wi-Fi connection?<\/p>\n<p>\u2013<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_body accordion_open \" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\nYes, as long as the game itself does not require an internet connection to play. You won\u2019t be able to access certain Steam features like the Store, Friends &amp; Chat, and Community sections, though.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\nCan I play non-Steam games?<\/p>\n<p>+<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_body \" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div class=\"\" itemprop=\"text\">Absolutely. The Steam Deck is a full-fledged handheld PC. Using SteamOS (with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/kde.org\/plasma-desktop\/\">KDE Plasma<\/a> as the default desktop environment), you can browse the web or access the app store to download other launchers like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/store.epicgames.com\/en-US\/\">Epic Games<\/a>. You could even code and run your own games on the Steam Deck if you wanted to.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\nWhat if my Steam Deck breaks? Can I repair it?<\/p>\n<p>+<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_body \" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div class=\"\" itemprop=\"text\">Valve partnered with iFixit to manufacture parts and create comprehensive repair documentation. However, be warned that opening the Steam Deck to complete repairs yourself will void the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fhelp.steampowered.com%2Fen%2Ffaqs%2Fview%2F4E41-6123-79EF-25BA&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Hardware warranty<\/a>. Only repair your Steam Deck if you\u2019re comfortable voiding the warranty and are confident you know what you\u2019re doing under the hood.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\nDoes the Steam Deck have support for more storage?<\/p>\n<p>+<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion_body \" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n<div class=\"\" itemprop=\"text\">Yes. The Steam Deck has an SDXC (microSD card) slot which supports up to 2TB of additional storage. You can even upgrade the internal storage (if you purchased a mid-tier or higher model) with a new\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/INLAND-Internal-Compatible-Microsoft-Surface\/dp\/B0BK6BMRR6?tag=lsmedia-13801-20\">2230 NVMe SSD<\/a>, though this will void the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fhelp.steampowered.com%2Fen%2Ffaqs%2Fview%2F4E41-6123-79EF-25BA&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Hardware warranty<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\nCan the Steam Deck run other OS like Windows?<\/p>\n<p>+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_Valve_Steam_Deck\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_12\">Should You Buy the Valve Steam Deck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142530\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7b846212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marcus Mears III \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Steam Deck is one of the few must-try devices of the last few years in gaming. Because of its incredible versatility, whether you only play the casual game every now and again or log enough hours to consider gaming a part-time job, the Steam Deck has exactly what you need to enjoy your pastime.<\/p>\n<p>Be aware of the meager battery life and noisy fans; they\u2019re far from deal breakers, but they\u2019re the two main points of contention I have with Valve\u2019s handheld. As long as you have a charger nearby (and maybe some noise-canceling headphones), the Steam Deck does very little to disappoint.<\/p>\n<p>You can purchase the<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fsteamdeck&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\"> Valve Steam Deck<\/a> today in three models: $399 (64GB eMMC), $529 (256GB NVMe SSD), and $649 (512 GB NVMe SSD).<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong><br \/>9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong><br \/><small class=\"price_starting_at\">Starting At<\/small> $399<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent control layout and customization<\/li>\n<li>Capable hardware can run most games<\/li>\n<li>Quality in-hand feel<\/li>\n<li>SteamOS is easy to use and tinker with<\/li>\n<li>Easily portable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Loud fans in resource-hungry situations<\/li>\n<li>Fleeting battery life<\/li>\n<li>A few bugs and missing features in SteamOS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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