Tag Archives: Steam Deck

The Ratchet & Clank series is making its long awaited debut on the PC platform. The formerly PS5 exclusive Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart releases on Steam today and just ahead of launch, Insomniac has now confirmed that the game is Steam Deck verified. Sony has been pretty good about …

Razer has introduced a new customisation product called Razer Skins. These skins are designed to personalise various devices, providing a precise fit and a range of new designs.  Crafted with 3M vinyl materials, Razer Skins offer resistance against scratches and scuffs. Rigorous testing ensures that each skin fits the device, …

The Last of Us Part 1 did not launch in a great state on PC, but Naughty Dog has been consistently releasing patches to polish up the game. The latest is one of the biggest yet, updating the game to version 1.1 and bringing with it a whole host of …

In recent years, Apple has been focusing more on gaming, particularly on the Mac platform. Its latest chips have powerful, efficient iGPUs, paving the way for games like Death Stranding and No Man's Sky on Mac. Now, Apple is testing new ways to make bringing games to Mac easier for …

Grounded is one of the more interesting titles published by Xbox Game Studios. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, this ‘Honey I Shrunk the Kids’ styled survival game spent many years in Early Access, with the title finally going 1.0 in September of last year. The team have continued to work on …

Corsair is unveiling two new PCIe 4 SSDs today, the MP600 Mini with its ultra-compact M.2 2230 form factor, and the MP600 Core XT, a more traditional M.2 2280 SSD.  The MP600 Mini stands out with its M.2 2230 form factor, measuring in at 22mm x 30mm. This is precisely …

There is no denying that the success of the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck has helped to inspire other manufacturers to get in on the handheld market. One company which seems to be tinkering with the idea is Microsoft – with a new video showcasing a Windows 11 UI designed …

While Valve did put an image of The Last of Us Part 1 running on a Steam Deck on the Steam store shortly before the game's launch, the game has yet to be verified for the Deck. While Naughty Dog was and still is planning to submit the game for …

The Steam Deck has been hugely successful for Valve, with many gamers picking up the handheld to play everything from the latest AAA titles to smaller indie games. Each month, Valve has been revealing the most played games on the Deck. In March, we saw some new additions to the …

On April Fool's Day, Asus unveiled the ROG Ally, billed as a new gaming handheld with a custom Ryzen APU more powerful than the one found in the Steam Deck. Now, Asus has confirmed that this announcement was not a joke, the ROG Ally is real, and it will be …

Since the launch of the Steam Deck, there has been a growing interest in seeing emulators on Steam. Software like RetroArch is already available and soon, one of the most popular Nintendo emulators will be releasing on Steam.  Dolphin, which can emulate Game Cube and Wii titles, is set to …

While Cyberpunk 2077 has been playable on the Steam Deck for quite some time, the game was not actually officially ‘Steam Deck Verified' by Valve. That changed this week, with the game officially joining the ranks of Deck-Vertified titles.  CD Projekt Red revealed this in a tweet this week, saying: …

Last year, Valve teamed up with iFixit to offer a range of replacement parts and repair tools available for Steam Deck users. Now, iFixit is taking things a step further and is offering upgraded Steam Deck SSDs. You can now buy 512GB, 1TB and 2TB replacement SSDs for the Steam …

The Steam Deck's release necessitated the need for a new UI, as the platform’s ‘Big Picture mode’ was not only outdated in its design, but also functionality-wise. Following a somewhat-lengthy beta period, the Steam Deck’s UI is finally replacing the old Big Picture Mode as part of a new update. …

After a slow start due to supply issues and high demand, the Steam Deck has been hitting its stride on all fronts. 10 months after the first batch of Steam Decks were released to the wild, Valve’s popular portable handheld system now supports more than 7000 titles. As reported by …

The Steam Deck has been a runaway success, with Valve entering the gaming hardware market in a new and interesting way – and introducing a whole new audience to PC gaming and its many benefits. Following this, the Steam Deck’s designers have discussed the future of the platform, including the …

The Game Awards is coming up next week and while typically Valve gets involved with the event through Steam sales, this year, the company will be doing something a little bigger. Steam will be broadcasting the show as it airs, all while giving away a Steam Deck to a viewer …

With Steam's UI refresh a couple of years ago, Valve made it easier for users to organise their game libraries. One of the features of this UI refresh was the ability to add in new custom images for game cover art, which has been particularly useful for those adding non-Steam …

With the release of the Steam Deck saw Valve create a new user interface focused on controller navigation. Upon its reveal, it was announced that the new UI would come to Steam’s PC client in the future. While not yet fully released, the new Steam Deck UI is available for …

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is set to drop onto the PC platform in just a few short days. Though enhanced to support the high-end hardware of many gaming PC rigs, its roots as a PS4 title means that the collection is nicely scalable to all manner of hardware – …

Over the weekend, Valve uploaded a new video to its YouTube channel to showcase some recent software improvements for the Steam Deck. Viewers were quick to notice that in one portion of the video, Nintendo Switch emulator ‘Yuzu' can be seen as part of the Steam library.  It is no …

Valve has been ramping up Steam Deck production and shipments all year. At this point, the company is on track to fulfil all reservations by the end of the year, and better yet, as of this week, you can just buy a Steam Deck straight away without sitting in a …

Each week, the list of best-selling titles across Steam is released, giving us insight into what PC users have been playing over the past 7 days. The 37th week of 2022 (ending 18th of September) has seen many older titles leapfrog back to the top of the charts, with Cyberpunk …

Valve has been very open regarding the repairability of the Steam Deck. If your console has a problem, you may choose to repair it yourself without voiding the warranty. However, not everyone is comfortable with opening up their console and doing things manually. With that in mind, Steam Deck repair …

The Steam Deck has been a huge success for Valve so far, and the company recently revealed plans for future generations of the handheld. Now, one of Valve's designers has revealed a little bit more about what the future looks like for the Steam Deck.  The Steam Deck recently became …

The Steam Deck remains a rather elusive system, and yet with each passing month more and more fans are getting their hands on the system. With over 5000 titles now Steam Deck Verified / Playable more games than ever are being played portably. With that, Valve revealed the list of …

After a slow start due to supply issues and high demand, the Steam Deck seems to be finally hitting its stride on all fronts. 6 months after the first batch of Steam Decks were released to the wild, Valve’s popular portable handheld system now supports more than 5000 titles. Making …

Valve has a habit of dropping a lot of promising projects. We've yet to see any iteration on the Valve Index, nor have we seen a new VR title from Valve since the release of Half-Life: Alyx. Artifact was rebooted and then dropped after the developers proclaimed they were in …

Valve finally started shipping Steam Decks earlier this year following a nearly year’s long wait from its initial reveal. Alongside the announcement that Valve are upping the rate of production of the much-desired handheld, they revealed that demand has also never been higher. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official …

Sony hasn't cut corners with its transition to PC game development, with each release supporting important features, like a full suite of graphics options, customisable controls, ultrawide resolutions and now, Steam Deck support too. Ahead of its release later this month, and shortly following a price drop, Spider-Man Remastered is …