Hi chat! This is the longest guide ive ever made , so hopefully you enjoy it! I was really really nervous doing the voice overs so please ignore my anxious voice 😭. I’ll get over it eventually!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Performance
02:05 - Best Settings
04:17 - User Interface
04:50 - Controller Settings
11:11 - Who is this for?
12:37 - Battery
13:01 - Final Thoughts
14:54 - Outro
The Steam Deck is a handheld gaming computer produced by Valve Corporation, designed to run the large library of games available on the Steam storefront client. Built upon the experiences gained from Valve's earlier ventures with Steam Machine and the Steam Controller, the Steam Deck integrates a custom AMD APU and SteamOS, a Linux-based operating system. The Steam Deck represents Valve's pivot towards a fully in-house hardware development approach, following the challenges faced with Steam Machines' reliance on OEMs and the requirement for native Linux game support.
Since its release in February 2022, the Steam Deck has garnered significant attention for its widespread adoption and versatility, including support for both native Linux games and those running through Proton, a compatibility layer for Windows games. Additionally, the Steam Deck features a desktop mode and allows users to install third-party Linux applications. The device has seen multiple revisions, including the introduction of OLED screen models in November 2023. Despite criticism regarding battery life, the Steam Deck has achieved notable commercial success, selling millions of units and influencing the market with its approach to portable gaming, and has spurred interest in similar handheld gaming computers.