Thumbnail for post: Better screen, bigger battery - Steam Deck OLED is here

Better screen, bigger battery - Steam Deck OLED is here

By Colin L, 2023-11-10 04:15:08

Touting HDR, a bigger screen, a bigger battery, and a more efficient APU. The Steam Deck OLED is launching November 16, 2023 in all current regions. The first-gen Steam Deck also got a nice discount.

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Latest Steam client now cleans up related files from Non-Steam games on removal

By Colin L, 2023-06-16 22:49:06

Steam just got a bit smarter. The new Steam client will now remove related files, like shader caches, left over from Non-Steam apps on removal.

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The best way to play Minecraft on Steam Deck

By Colin L, 2023-06-02 18:08:48

Get gamepad support and better performance using Prism Launcher and the Fabulously Optimized modpack.

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Linux usage on Steam reaches all-time high in May 2023

By Colin L, 2023-06-02 16:24:26

Steam's latest Hardware Survey is out and the percentage of Linux users has reached 1.47%, an all-time high for Linux. Steam OS also accounts for over 25% of Linux players.

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One quarter of Linux users on Steam in November were from Steam Deck

By Colin L, 2022-12-05 18:18:31

The Steam Deck's success has reached a new milestone in November 2022. Over one quarter of all Linux users on Steam during the month were playing on a Steam Deck.

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Official Docking Station for Steam Deck has launched - and no more waiting for Steam Deck

By Colin L, 2022-10-07 22:59:25

The official Docking Station for the Steam Deck has just launched, offering HDMI and DisplayPort. Steam Deck production has also increased to the point where pre-ordering is no longer required.

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AMD passes Intel as most-used CPU among Linux gamers

By Colin L, 2022-08-02 16:13:19

Valve's July 2022 hardware survey is out and shows that AMD is now the most common CPU among Linux users. SteamOS-based distros are also holding steady at 7.5%.

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Steam hardware survey for May shows early signs of SteamOS and Steam Decks

By Colin L, 2022-06-02 03:31:34

Steam's monthly hardware and software survey data shows that over 5% of Linux users are running SteamOS 3.0/holo. Suggesting that the Steam Deck has had a decent launch.

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Steam Deck replacement parts now available on iFixit

By Colin L, 2022-05-24 03:58:39

Valve and iFixit have teamed up to bring Steam Deck, and Index VR, replacement parts and teardown guides.

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Test out your Steam Deck with the playable short Aperture Desk Job

By Colin L, 2022-03-02 04:55:12

Give your new Steam Deck hardware a once-over with this new 30-minute playable short set in the Portal universe. Also works with any controller.