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Airbus turned the Steam Deck into a controller for a prototype Mars rover

By Oliver Haslam Published

Airbus engineers have employed Valve's Steam Deck handheld as a fancy remote control for the firm's new ExoMars

Handheld Gaming
Best SSDs: Reviewed and Benchmarked
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.

SSDs
Resourceful gamer shrinks Valve’s Steam Deck into Game Boy, with custom 3D-printed cooling

By Mark Tyson Published

A Steam Deck enthusiast and modder is close to finalizing their ‘SteamBoy’ design.

Handheld Gaming
Steam hardware distributor hit by cyberattack, 'expect fake messages,' Valve warns

By Mark Tyson Published

Steam hardware customers in Europe should 'expect fake messages' said Valve in an email bulletin, after a distributor's security was breached.

Cybersecurity
Disgruntled gamer builds booby-trapped Steam Deck with 3D-printed spikes and a built-in taser

By Mark Tyson Published

A Steam Deck devotee was so fed up with their family borrowing their handheld and leaving it with a flat battery that they have resorted to quite extreme anti-sharing measures.

Handheld Gaming
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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.

SSDs
Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney slams Valve over Steam Deck price hikes

By Jowi Morales Published

Is the Steam Deck price hike funding Gabe Newell's expensive hobby?

PC Gaming
Valve hikes Steam Deck OLED prices — 512GB is now $789, while 1TB climbs to $949

By Andrew E. Freedman Published

The Valve Steam Deck is seeing price hikes as high as $300 as the component shortage continues.

Handheld Gaming
Steam Controller
Steam Controller puck charger nearly catches fire after contact with Pixel Watch 3 

By Aaron Klotz Published

A Steam Controller charging puck nearly causes a fire after the wristband on a Pixel Watch 3 magnetically attaches to the charger, causing the exposed pogo pins to arc electricity.

PC Gaming
Steam Deck
Valve adds early Steam Machine support in SteamOS 3.8

By Kunal Khullar Published

SteamOS 3.8.0 preview introduces early Steam Machine support while delivering performance upgrades, improved VRR, and broader handheld compatibility

Handheld Gaming
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