Steam Deck

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/alexsperlingz on 2025-12-31 12:29:22+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/Sweet__Tea__ on 2025-12-31 10:02:39+00:00.

I’m so happy I could literally scream! I got myself the Steam deck OLED 1TB as a Christmas gift and it was so worth every last penny. It got here two days early but right before I had to go work what felt like the longest shift of my life lol. But I’ve been sitting up for the past 3hrs on it and it’s so much better than playing on my slow janky PC. This is how games were meant to be played I’m convinced.

If you’re on the fence about buying one this is your sign!

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/Beastw1ck on 2025-12-31 07:35:07+00:00.

I'm pretty beat at the end of a work day and the Steam Deck is often part of my wind-down routine before I go to sleep. My ideal wind-down game doesn't require more than 30 mins for a good session and doesn't stress me out or demand too much focus. I find that roguelikes tend to be pretty ideal. Lately Megabonk has been my wind down game. Previously it's been Fallout 4, Dredge, and Dave the Diver. Tell me, Reddit, what are the games you play on your deck after a hard day working for the Man?

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/AvocadoFormer5728 on 2025-12-31 07:25:20+00:00.

I downloaded GTA V Enhanced, started playing it set at 40fps, my deck was getting extremely hot and the fans were being obnoxiously loud. I messed around with the TDP limit settings, all the other in game and deck settings stayed the same, and it’s getting basically the same performance locked at 8 watts while getting much lower temperatures and much more quiet fans while playing

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/JBIII593 on 2025-12-31 07:06:31+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/AnthraxPrime6 on 2025-12-31 05:36:36+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/DjSkeejay428 on 2025-12-31 03:24:03+00:00.

OK, so long story short my wife was trying to do me a solid by plugging my steam deck into what she thought was the official charging brick, and happened to be a USB-C cable that is used for a "power A walmart xbox one controller" that was plugged into the living room gaming laptop connected via hdmi to our living room TV (baically our living room ROKU / gaming device. The cables are very similar and was an easy mistake to make. Well I didn't notice til hours later and the Steam Decks battery was completly drained to zero percent.

I knew better to try starting up the deck until it had some juice so i waited 15-20 min to let the battery charge up ( LED battery charging indicator was on). Went to turn it on and it would make the on chime and the fans would kick on along with all the haptics working but nothing would appear on the Steam Deck's LCD screen. So after trying 3 or 4 times of booting into BIOS (holding vol down + Power, then letting go Power after chime) and still nothing I grabbed my USB-C hub with HDMI out and tried that way. The steam Deck's display would show up on my TV but not on the steam deck LCD and noticed the battery was charging. When I would uplug the power from the hub the Steam deck would completly shut off and would not turn back on with out the charger connected. But displaying an image on my TV gave me hope that my deck wasn't bricked. I spent hours researching and watching different methods for the fix on YouTube and finally came across something that worked 8 hours later.

The 1st method I tried which will most likely work for 90% of the people with this issue is the developer mode bios flash method by turning developer mode "on" in settings and updating the bios, then hard resetting it and pressing and holding the ("VOL down button" + "... button" and tapping the "power button" to put the LED indicator into a steady blinking mode, wait 15 min to an hour, then hit the power button and your deck comes back to life. Heser is the video guide I found that works for most people with this issue. I tried this method 4 times and decided to try something else and hope and pray it would work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6_u5M8qnCI&t=206s

The 2nd method that worked for me was running this script in the steam deck's terminal using desktop mode using the "Konsole". It was super simple to do, Just make sure you know your steam decks sudo password and type everything correctly. Make sure you make a backup of your current BIOS Firmware before running this utility and and Flashing the new bios. After running the utlity tool your steam deck will restart, then you will see the LED indicator start to flash (you know you did everything correctly seeing this), Just wait and your Steam Deck should reboot and start as normal (mine took about 10 mins). All I have to say is BIG THANK YOU to Ryan Rudolf (10 minute Steam Deck Gamer) for creating this script to fix the Black Screen of Death!

LINK for detailed instructions https://github.com/ryanrudolfoba/SteamDeck-BIOS-Manager?tab=readme-ov-file#how-to-use

1. Go into Desktop Mode and open a konsole terminal.
2. Clone the github repo. cd ~/ git clone https://github.com/ryanrudolfoba/SteamDeck-BIOS-Manager.git
3. Execute the script! cd ~/SteamDeck-BIOS-Manager chmod +x steamdeck-BIOS-manager.sh ./steamdeck-BIOS-manager.sh

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/Ashamed_Score9466 on 2025-12-30 23:34:03+00:00.

Are there any significant downsides to purchasing a Steam Deck secondhand? I understand that there will be some wear and tear and battery life won't be 100% most likely, but are there any notable concerns to getting a steam deck someone else has used?

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/programmerFemme on 2025-12-31 06:17:39+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/AspectDZNLoL on 2025-12-31 05:18:09+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/Alarming_Scientist on 2025-12-31 05:11:48+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/TubbleRubble on 2025-12-31 01:34:42+00:00.

Hey everyone, I realized that every time I post in this sub, it’s just me writing documentation of how I fixed a couple of problems I was having. This isn't a professional review or anything, it’s just the perspective of someone who isn’t exactly a tech genius but loves this hardware.

If you’re on the fence about getting a Steam Deck because you work a lot and don't have much free time, honestly? Just do it.

I finally finished the original Hades recently, and it’s easily become one of my favorite games of all time. Between the incredible voice acting and the gameplay mechanics, it’s just a total joy to play. It’s also been the perfect "daily driver" for my current rotation of games:

Borderlands 1 & 2: I’ve always loved the quirky art style and the voice acting. I never 100% completed them back in the day, but replaying them on the Deck feels fresh and like I am starting over again as 12 year old.

Baldur’s Gate 3: Pure peak gaming. I’m a big D&D nerd, I love character creation, and (let’s be honest) I am deeply in love with Halsin. It’s surprisingly easy to jump in and out of.

Stardew Valley: The perfect "chill" game. It’s simple and sweet, and if you know even a little bit about Linux, it is incredibly easy to mod in desktop mode.

Palworld: It feels like Ark, Pokémon, and Zelda all mashed into one. It’s just an addictive sandbox that runs great.

Risk of Rain 2: I love the "shoot, die, repeat" loop. It’s a bit more challenging than Hades, but it’s a blast to play with friends.

Kingdom Hearts: If you told 10-year-old me that I’d be playing this on a handheld PC; and that it would run better than my PS2; I’d have called you a liar. Even if you aren't a huge Disney fan, the gameplay and the chaotic storyline are worth it.

Lately, my coworkers and I have been in our slow season at work. I’ve been using an Anker dock and have emulate Super Smash Bros and it works perfectly with all our controllers. It brings people together the same way the original Switch did, but with the performance and visuals of a high-end machine.

If you’re busy but want a way to actually enjoy your library again, this thing is a game-changer.

P.S. it's fun saying "I am playing with my deck all day"

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/COHERENCE_CROQUETTE on 2025-12-31 01:31:52+00:00.

I’m looking at P5 Royal (never played any Persona games — this is the one most people go crazy about, right?), but I’m a bit of a stickler about performance. I don’t mind turning some of the graphics down, but I need either 60fps or a rock solid 40. Does it deliver?

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/starzwillsucceed on 2025-12-31 00:41:51+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/PeculiarPete on 2025-12-30 22:09:13+00:00.

Looking to stream my PC to my deck and then display on my TV.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/Thaos-IX-Aquux on 2025-12-30 21:14:27+00:00.

TL;DR: After having steam deck for sometime, how is the battery life? how can you prolong its battery lifetime/health?

I recently (around 3 months ago) bought a steam deck, and I've been enjoying it alot. Even though I have a gaming computer, I don't have the time to sit down and play games anymore, which makes the steam deck ideal, given that I can just pick it up and start playing games whenever and wherever I want. I'm not a huge gamer anymore, and I mainly just play single player games (recently, a lot of doom the dark ages, and steam deck handles it perfectly), specially smaller indie games like vampire survival, hollow knight, megabonk, etc...

But this all comes down to it being able to use it on battery, which is great for now, as I can comfortably game on it for at least 2 hours before it needing to charge it. But I'm wondering, will this be the case in, say, two years from now?

I have already limited the charging to 90%, and I usually charge it when it gets around 25%. I charge it usually once every two days (light usage), or during holidays, around twice a day.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/tonalix2317 on 2025-12-30 20:57:57+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/xDer_Apfelx on 2025-12-30 12:43:34+00:00.

My steam deck arrived today. I have Proton 10 installed. But I saw some people here that had all Versions of Proton installed. Do i need that too? What is that and why do i need it?

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/jshoe70 on 2025-12-30 22:21:19+00:00.

I’d like to start by saying that I do have a gaming PC that’s more than capable of handling AAA titles, but I found myself straying away from sitting at a desk. About three months ago, I decided to pick up a Steam Deck OLED.

Fast forward to today, and I’ve bought and played so many games that I ended up upgrading the storage. I also installed DIY handheld joysticks—which are great, by the way—and Decky Loader. I’m genuinely proud of the Steam Deck and what it has accomplished. Even with all the other giants out there, I still find myself watching videos of others enjoying their Steam Decks and doing mods, even though I’ve done plenty of my own.

Recently, I’ve been playing RuneScape: Dragonwilds, which runs great on the Steam Deck with only a bit of UI bugginess, nothing that ruins the experience. I also started playing Diablo IV, which honestly feels like it was made for handheld gaming. A few other notable titles—Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Skyrim, and Borderlands 3—all play great on the Steam Deck as well.

I’m sure there are plenty of posts like mine, but I just wanted to share my opinion. Thanks for reading.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/FromSoftwareEngineer on 2025-12-30 21:17:33+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/PivotTheory on 2025-12-30 21:13:40+00:00.

I bought the Steam Deck thinking it’d be a “nice side device.” Something to tinker with, maybe play indies on the couch.

What I didn’t expect is that I’d go weeks without booting into Windows on my PC and not even notice.

No big moment. No “Linux is amazing” realization. It was just… normal. Games installed, updates happened, things ran fine. At some point I caught myself thinking, “Oh, I guess I’m just not using Windows anymore.”

That surprised me more than performance numbers or compatibility charts ever could.

I’m not saying Linux is perfect or that everyone should switch. But it feels like the old “Linux gaming is a hassle” thing doesn’t really match reality anymore — at least not the way it used to.

Curious how many of you had a similar experience, or if this is just the honeymoon phase talking.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/LouSpowel on 2025-12-30 13:40:24+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/lswchung80 on 2025-12-30 02:58:44+00:00.

I think I’ve finally reached the end of the "new device" rabbit hole.

For the longest time, I was stuck in a cycle of buying hardware to try and find the perfect experience. I’ve gone through way too many Anbernic and Retroid handhelds, I have a Switch Lite, and a PS5. I even recently sold my recently bought Switch 2 because, while it reignited my love for gaming (finally beat Cyberpunk on it!), it still didn’t feel like the "all-in-one" solution I was looking for.

After two weeks with the Steam Deck OLED, I can confidently say the search is over. I’ve found home.

A few things that really sealed the deal for me: • The Library: Steam is just a different beast. The games are more extensive, the sales make everything so much cheaper than the Switch eShop, and the flexibility is unmatched. • Emulation: It’s a beast for retro gaming. I’ve got everything from Contra and Super Mario Bros to Mario Maker 2 and Sniper Elite running beautifully. • Performance & Tweaks: Being able to play Red Dead Redemption 2 with Lossless Scaling via Decky Loader has been a game changer. I’ve spent the last 14 days customizing my library and tinkering with settings, and I’ve finally scratched that itch. I feel like I have more than enough to keep me busy for the rest of my life.

I'm selling off the rest of the collection—this is the only device I need. Happy to finally be part of the SD family!

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/VoyageForge on 2025-12-30 17:53:27+00:00.

For early Steam Deck owners: are you still using the original model, or did you upgrade? Curious what influenced your decision.

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The original was posted on /r/steamdeck by /u/xMowatt on 2025-12-30 10:53:56+00:00.