<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Hardware in Steam-deck ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/tag/steam-deck Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Valve adds early Steam Machine support in SteamOS 3.8 — latest update brings performance gains, better controller support, and desktop improvements ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/valve-adds-early-steam-machine-support-in-steamos-3-8-latest-update-brings-performance-gains-better-controller-support-and-desktop-improvements Jj8L6C5NRVTx8HfNdU2ghf Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck shortage goes global — Valve's handheld console now out of stock in Europe, Canada, the US, and Japan ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/steam-deck-shortage-goes-global-valves-handheld-console-now-out-of-stock-in-europe-canada-the-us-and-japan GjySDT8uAU6pCYoYrBUhPh Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:34:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve confirms Steam Deck is out of stock due to memory and storage shortages — supply of popular gaming handheld in trouble because of massive AI demand ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/valve-confirms-steam-deck-is-out-of-stock-due-to-memory-and-storage-shortages-supply-of-popular-gaming-handheld-in-trouble-because-of-massive-ai-demand 3bDxZJzD7ZK5Wju8iNnwUk Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:47:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck availability goes up in smoke — suddenly goes out of stock in US, Asia stores ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/steam-deck-availability-goes-up-in-smoke-suddenly-goes-out-of-stock-in-us-asia-stores wmw5v7rLaxtu3xHq6KfjRN Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:45:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Machine to have fewer 'Verified' badge constraints — Valve says Verified on Steam Deck titles expected to run smoothly on upcoming PC console ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/steam-machine-to-have-fewer-verified-badge-constraints-valve-says-verified-on-steam-deck-titles-expected-to-run-smoothly-on-upcoming-pc-console iL9Md7RYgQKw5Vib6i5yDY Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:23:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve discontinues the most affordable Steam Deck — $399 LCD version on the way out as new starting point is $549 ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/valve-discontinues-the-most-affordable-steam-deck-usd399-lcd-version-on-the-way-out-as-new-starting-point-is-usd549 GqazQrkTH5mwNR4GnjsxRf Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:13:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve makes almost $50 million per employee, raking in more cash per person than Google, Amazon, or Microsoft — gaming giant's 350 employees on track to generate $17 billion this year ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/valve-makes-almost-usd50-million-per-employee-raking-in-more-cash-per-person-than-google-amazon-or-microsoft-gaming-giants-350-employees-on-track-to-generate-usd17-billion-this-year CPkoQGUXxiP6sLn4MXGAAh Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:55:00 +0000 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:00:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve is waiting to create the Steam Deck 2 until major silicon and architectural improvements emerge — drastically better performance with the same battery life is not enough ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/valve-is-waiting-for-major-architectural-improvements-on-future-silicon-before-creating-the-steam-deck-2-drastically-better-performance-with-the-same-battery-life-is-not-enough XzGZwrGAhLoajYQ3zSq8PG Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck introduces screen-off downloads, helps preserve OLED screen life — users can now download large titles with the handheld in low-power mode and have a new game ready to go when they turn it on ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/steam-deck-introduces-screen-off-downloads-helps-preserve-oled-screen-life-users-can-now-download-large-titles-with-the-handheld-in-low-power-mode-and-have-a-new-game-ready-to-go-when-they-turn-it-on B3v8W6DCbpv9YoVvNoBkQL Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:39:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows 7 runs natively on the Steam Deck, but only in portrait mode — desktop OS enthusiast aims to push beyond strange limitation in otherwise straightforward process ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-7-runs-natively-on-the-steam-deck-desktop-os-enthusiast-aims-to-push-beyond-portrait-mode-only-limit vFwRZTVfd2qEPapLdN9umR Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:37:45 +0000 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:50:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam just got a new performance overlay — you can now view real FPS alongside DLSS/FRS-generated frames ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/steam-just-got-a-new-performance-overlay-you-can-now-view-real-fps-alongside-dlss-frs-generated-frames qi2oPDoNXZ55ADSqpXadT Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:29:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Someone turned a Steam Deck shell into a DIY PC controller using 3D-printed connectors — features dual touchpads and Nintendo Switch 2-esque split design ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/someone-turned-a-steam-deck-shell-into-a-diy-pc-controller-using-3d-printed-connectors-features-dual-touchpads-and-nintendo-switch-2-esque-split-design CnW2smz6uMzDbAfPnxfqvF Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:57:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ $3,000 Steam Deck prototype disassembled — concept units had discrete GPU support, smaller joysticks, circular touchpads ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/usd3-000-steam-deck-prototype-disassembled-concept-units-had-discrete-gpu-support-smaller-joysticks-circular-touchpads sjsFe4RzzNAAWH9DJt6EmC Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Getting To Know the Linux Filesystem — Demystify the directories ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/getting-to-know-the-linux-filesystem-demystify-the-directories uvwHTaEKU9L2udXvdCPQLi Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:57:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best SSDs 2026: From blazing-fast M.2 NVMe down to budget SATA ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-ssds,3891.html 23JGyPbuhiDzXuep4Z4HBR Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:51:10 +0000 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:05:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve shoots down rumors of RDNA4-based Steam Console — it routinely tests new hardware that isn't put into its own devices ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/valve-shoots-down-rumors-of-rdna4-based-steam-console-it-routinely-tests-new-hardware-that-isnt-put-into-its-own-devices cyjnh8bER6eED4aVLcJrDc Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:15:56 +0000 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:57:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Modder creates the Steam Brick — a stripped-down Steam Deck with only a power button and a USB ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/case-mods/modder-creates-the-steam-brick-a-stripped-down-steam-deck-with-only-a-power-button-and-a-usb ZKthWtwD2w6kKbRyYNk4tJ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:03:37 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve now sells refurbished Steam Deck OLED for 20% cheaper than brand new — 512GB model for $439 and 1TB model for $519 ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/valve-now-sells-refurbished-steam-deck-oled-for-20-percent-cheaper-than-brand-new-512gb-model-for-usd439-and-1tb-model-for-usd519 efCouXiyJ4se3heQLcRiHn Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:56:07 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ The most affordable 2TB SSD for the Steam Deck is selling for $109 — Corsair MP600 Core Mini brings speeds up to 5,000 MB/s for Valve's gaming handheld ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/the-most-affordable-2tb-ssd-for-the-steam-deck-is-selling-for-usd109-corsair-mp600-core-mini-brings-speeds-up-to-5-000-mb-s-for-valves-gaming-handheld Ef3NKYahKuQz9quvFHxzdV Sat, 23 Nov 2024 19:15:44 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve drops limited edition white Steam Deck OLED ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/valve-drops-limited-edition-white-steam-deck-oled 8DiUyJRxjHVaxg5JcoVXDH Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD-powered OLED handheld aims to rival the Steam Deck OLED — Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 runs Black Myth: Wukong at 50-60 FPS with 1080p low settings ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/amd-powered-oled-handheld-aims-to-rival-the-steam-deck-oled-ryzen-9-ai-hx-370-runs-black-myth-wukong-at-50-60-fps-with-1080p-low-settings 89RtxXyiuh9vm7u2nR2wQh Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:09:33 +0000 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:43:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go now down to just $499 — 8.8-inch behemoth undercuts Asus ROG Ally X and Valve Steam Deck OLED ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-now-down-to-just-usd499-8-8-inch-behemoth-undercuts-asus-rog-ally-x-and-valve-steam-deck-oled dyCVkg67CkQXNX2oPKUaJ6 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:47:57 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve confirms the Steam Deck won't have annual releases — Steam Deck 2 on hold until a generational leap in compute performance takes place ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/valve-confirms-the-steam-deck-wont-have-annual-releases-steam-deck-2-on-hold-until-a-generational-leap-in-compute-performance-takes-place iVSKnrRbxnzYHJ4KGtKnML Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:05:19 +0000 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:51:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Junk Store' plugin may bring GoG and Epic games to your Steam Deck library ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/junk-store-plugin-may-bring-gog-and-epic-games-to-your-steam-deck-library HttdTctRwURARh7bhA7CAG Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:58:59 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Deckintosh has Apple's latest macOS Sequoia running on the Steam Deck ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/software/macos/deckintosh-has-apples-latest-macos-sequoia-running-on-the-steam-deck jS3jRxPx786Pg67NmyDLw8 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 19:08:18 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best SSD for the Steam Deck, Xbox ROG Ally, and Ally X in 2026 — The fastest and largest NVMe drives for gaming on the go ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-ssd-for-steam-deck iTQtVz24pyArWZaWXJpPMU Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:36:04 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:05:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Beta client updates release for Steam Deck and desktop client — update addresses game recording issues and some finer Steam Deck controls ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/steam-beta-client-updates-release-for-steam-deck-and-desktop-client-update-addresses-game-recording-issues-and-some-finer-steam-deck-controls zfPYiNAy8DFEGsWh6Jn3ph Sat, 24 Aug 2024 16:40:14 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Deckmate Grip for Steam Deck hands-on: Better with a kickstand ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/steam-deck-deckmate-hands-on JSQMcia4TWmUKoiQeXBHgE Sun, 18 Aug 2024 19:00:50 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Asus ROG Ally mentioned in latest SteamOS 3 beta release notes — Valve's platform expansion ambitions take shape ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/asus-rog-ally-mentioned-in-latest-steamos-3-beta-release-notes-valves-platform-expansion-ambitions-take-shape qwxNG8TJ9bHxFsDwmLNjfc Sun, 11 Aug 2024 17:39:19 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Broken Steam Deck repurposed into an ultra-compact mini-PC — revived device features an extra heatsink for cooler operation ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/broken-steam-deck-repurposed-into-an-ultra-compact-mini-pc vqDT2s7sDL6gHjxjxPkFf Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:14:14 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sabrent launches discrete $30 clip-on Steam Deck Gaming Hub — brings USB-A storage options and USB-C PD upstream power delivery ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/sabrent-launches-discrete-dollar30-clip-on-steam-deck-gaming-hub-brings-usb-a-storage-options-and-usb-c-pd-upstream-power-delivery iYN8awpKGUKFXXQEYYqfmj Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:53:43 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam gets built-in game recording, instant replay, and clip editing — available in beta on Steam Deck or Steam Overlay ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/steam-gets-built-in-game-recording-instant-replay-and-clip-editing-available-in-beta-on-steam-deck-or-steam-overlay 7WbAyhHf9JGaVys3a7rVCZ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:16:30 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck update brings BIOS overclocking and improved graphics driver to SteamOS ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/steamos-360-update-brings-overclocking-and-improved-graphics-driver-to-steam-deck bXEH6p4TJSBWTvCgC526zP Fri, 10 May 2024 11:11:52 +0000 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:55:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck alternatives in 2024: worth buying or worth waiting? ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/steam-deck-alternatives GmQbcyXiemmiogLUJqge5W Tue, 07 May 2024 11:00:34 +0000 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:49:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to play triple-A games on your Steam Deck using Nvidia GeForce Now ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/how-to-play-triple-a-games-on-your-steam-deck-using-nvidia-geforce-now GcS67nJ8GjvavNdCRcj9vF Mon, 06 May 2024 11:00:39 +0000 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:49:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve releases Proton 9.0 for Linux— improves Nvidia graphics and high core count CPU compatibility ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/valve-releases-proton-90-for-linux-improves-nvidia-graphics-and-high-core-count-cpu-compatibility 5bmBCxkKt2WbifRLF6mFrN Fri, 03 May 2024 12:51:14 +0000 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:41:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia GeForce Now is slightly easier to install on Steam Deck ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/nvidia-geforce-now-os-slightly-easier-to-install-on-steam-deck eEE7h4WDHZkupqoRBagfnR Thu, 02 May 2024 18:39:41 +0000 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:59:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Raspberry Pi Zero 2W uses 6mm screen in ultra-tiny Steam Deck build ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-zero-2w-uses-6mm-screen-in-ultra-tiny-steam-deck-build wWnxjAvwmYhuaqSm6LbmcB Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:30:25 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to upgrade your Steam Deck's SSD for more storage and better performance ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/how-to-upgrade-steam-deck-ssd VKysYsjJUkotshpHzs2Hhh Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:22:40 +0000 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:52:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Putin orders development of homegrown Steam Deck-like gaming machines — 100% self-sufficiency goal apparently applies to gaming, too ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/putin-orders-development-of-homegrown-steam-deck-like-gaming-machines-100-self-sufficiency-goal-apparently-applies-to-gaming-too Wzig2aFMspi2TpzBQPGgAf Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:31:38 +0000 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:53:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck modder builds custom 'Nintendo 3DS console' by adding second screen ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/steam-deck-modder-builds-custom-nintendo-3ds-console-by-adding-second-screen jJiwGy2kNgchVPHbEhUpfT Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:59:04 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:17:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck OLED sees burn-in after 1,500-hour stress test — reducing brightness recommended to avoid damage ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/steam-deck-oled-sees-burn-in-after-1500-hour-stress-test-turning-down-brightness-recommended-to-avoid-burn-in W9bbuSrB9st3XC2nan2bTY Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:30:53 +0000 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:18:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Corsair MP600 Core Mini Steam Deck Compatible SSDs Drop to New Low Prices ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/corsair-mp600-core-mini-steam-deck-compatible-ssds-drop-to-new-low-prices MsVNPziYwAg7AfjzRjz24P Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:20:14 +0000 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:20:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck 1200p screen replacement goes under scrutiny – better than the original but outshined by the latest OLED model ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/steam-deck-1200p-screen-replacement-goes-under-scrutiny-better-than-the-original-but-outshined-by-the-latest-oled-model kwvLZ3PhjK9hxWs45g6uUJ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:33:17 +0000 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:33:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve recommends users not huff Steam Deck exhaust vents for TikTok views ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/valve-recommends-users-not-huff-steam-deck-exhaust-vents-for-tiktok-views xsyKPziyqiMAADiXfqPxvf Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:12:00 +0000 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:12:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2TB Silicon Power UD90 2230 SSD Review: Power to the Portables ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/silicon-power-ud90-2230-ssd-review R2b7urR6c8pcwkyjPpmk94 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:00:40 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:33:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ DIY open source NUCDeck gaming handheld gets finishing touches after six months in development ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/diy-open-source-nucdeck-gaming-handheld-gets-finishing-touches-after-six-months-in-development AhGLugj3eQwqwiG2CEBoQQ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:13:58 +0000 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:26:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2TB WD Black SN770M (2230) SSD Review: The Portable Gaming System SSD Champion ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/wd-black-sn770m-2230-ssd-review 4kKpw8XFeoLEK3FtQBCZNX Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:00:29 +0000 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:20:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Upgrade your Steam Deck storage to 1TB for $45, or 2TB for $152 ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/news/upgrade-steam-deck-storage-to-1tb-for-45-dollars b7Kn5VmKUWbfHQBJPrSJuA Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:31:06 +0000 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 07:37:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2TB Inland QN446 (2230) SSD Review: For When 1TB Just Isn’t Enough ]]> https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/inland-qn446-2230-ssd-review rTuyrfQRPuLvMEDL6sKdj7 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:00:01 +0000