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The best SSD for the Steam Deck, Xbox ROG Ally, and Ally X in 2026
By Shane Downing, Jarred Walton last updated
Our tests show the best SSDs for games on the Steam Deck.

Steam Machine to have fewer 'Verified' badge constraints
By Jowi Morales published
This will give the Steam Machines a ton of verified games right out of the box.

Best SSDs 2026: From blazing-fast M.2 NVMe down to budget SATA
By Paul Alcorn last updated
We recommend the best SSDs for every need and budget based on our extensive lab tests.

Valve discontinues the most affordable Steam Deck
By Jowi Morales published
Valve announced on the Steam page that it's discontinuing the $399 LCD Steam Deck, saying that it's only available until stocks last.

Valve makes almost $50 million per employee, raking in more cash per person than Google, Amazon, or Microsoft
By Jowi Morales published
Valve is estimated to make $16.2 billion from Steam alone in 2025.

Valve is waiting to create the Steam Deck 2 until major silicon and architectural improvements emerge
By Hassam Nasir published
Steam Deck 2 will be a true next-gen product.

Steam Deck introduces screen-off downloads, helps preserve OLED screen life
By Jowi Morales published
The Steam Deck will now download games even while the screen is turned off.

Windows 7 runs natively on the Steam Deck
By Mark Tyson published
Windows 7 can run natively on the Steam Deck, according to testing by operating systems enthusiast Bob Pony.
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