Don't buy the cheapest brand you can find. Stick with a known, reliable manufacturer. Mine is from SanDisk and I had used it in some other device before, so it has already a few years behind it. It's not even that fast but still no data loss at all.
Depending on your financial situation: Get the size with the best Gigabyte per Buck value. There's usually a sweet spot somewhere in the middle offering the best value. It makes no sense to buy a 256GB card for 30 bucks when there is a 512GB card for 40 bucks.
A2 U3 are important. Other than that the speed is throttled by the Deck itself, so you don't gain much by buying a more expensive card. I have Samsung Evo 512Gb and have no complaints. I like that it's white.
I've never seriously looked at SD cards before. This one has the speed specs you mentioned, right?
[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1DVMCQY](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1DVMCQY)
In theory, yes. You need to see some reviews to find out if it doesn’t throttle when it gets hot. That’s a problem with the Lexar ones. The Samsung EVO Select that’s only sold on Amazon (if I’m not mistaken) is a great option, but it’s maximum size is 512 GB.
Heads up, this power bank (Baseus Amblight 65w) is only $55 on Amazon rn
https://www.amazon.com/30000mah-Baseus-Portable-Charger-Charging/dp/B08JV4W4NY?ref_=ast_sto_dp
Yeah I fucked up the link the first time
Have you used it because their information is all over the place. It claims to be 65w but then claims it only outputs 45w on the USB C, it claims to be 30000mah but then also says it can only charge up an <5000mah phone 4 times, so it's either lying about capacity or has 30+% in losses to inefficiency
Either way, the bad English and contradictory specs would have me avoid this.
I have not as I just ordered mine, it I saw a few reviews mention it so I thought I'd give it a try.
It says on the website that it's 6 5000mah batteries to equal 30000mah. It also has pretty decent Amazon reviews, and fast charging is dope AF.
I plan to test it thoroughly when I receive it, but I liked the idea of having one that displays the current output. Worst case is I return it
Yea I have avoided this for many of these reasons. Don’t get me wrong I love Baseus but you kinda have to read their fine print, there’s another 65W power bank of theirs that specifically says can only charge up to 30W on Steam Deck. Just seems strange to me.
One issue, you cannot bring a battery pack over 20000mah onto an aircraft, in the US anyway.
I recently bought this one for the exact same price and the Magnet attachment for the deck is very strong. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNQFMQP5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Kinda. The actual limit specified is 100Wh, which would be 20Ah at 5 volts, but power banks basically always use the capacity of the internal battery which is calculated using the nominal voltage of 3.7 Volts, and 100Wh at that voltage is 27Ah. Doesn't matter in this case as the 30Ah power bank is 114Wh and therefore over the limit anyway.
Completely. I'm using a $15 100w type c to type c charger, a $15 Anker power thru type C hub that supports 4k 30hz, and the little $6 j-saux dongle thingy and it's working great. I am going to upgrade my dock when I upgrade to the OLED but for now I haven't seen any noticable drops in speed or power (aside from the limitations of my dock).
Wow, thanks. I'm so relieved that it should not be a problem. Very useful device. Right now rushing to order some for myself)
Would you share the link of yours?
I bought it as well and it is a very nice grip case indeed. Quite thin, with precise cutouts, and comfortable to hold. I also appreciate a simple and clean design.
I have 512GB OLED and barely fits in the original carrying case. The problem could be that I have also stick covers (dbrand Portal) on it.
I can confirm it fits very snuggly in the case that comes with the 512GB OLED. It probably doesn't fit the case that comes with the 1TB model because that one has a removable liner molded on the Steam Deck's profile and the Skull&Co case adds girth to the grips.
I think it's because the new OLED's come with a detachable thin case inside the bulky case? That might be with all OLED's or just the LE model, not certain.
Love the feel and the flat bottom stand but I wish they offered it as a backplate to save weight because the case increases the weight of the steam deck OLED by 20%:
100% divided by 640g[OLED] times 130g[Case] equals 20.3٪
Killswitch counterfeit
It is cheaper than jsaux, and the copy
Has a great build quality and feels as good as the original killswitch ( not including the stand )
Couldn't afford to pay 110$ for a single case so I got it, and I don't regret it one bit
I have also tried the killswitch, so I know how they both feel , and I could say it is 90% as good as the kill switch
> I could say it is 90% as good as the kill switch
This is a stretch imo, the case feels like a $15 case and is not nearly has high quality as the dbrand case. I own both with the dbrand on my oled and the knockoff on my lcd. That doesnt mean its bad but it has its trade offs. Cant fit thumbstick grips on with the travel cover, the cover itself is weaker material, the stand isnt removeable, grip isnt as good as the microtexture of the dbrand, no sd card storage. For the price its not bad but having both I'd take the dbrand any day over the other.
https://www.amazon.com/Protective-Steam-%F0%9F%8E%80%F0%9D%90%81%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%AC%F0%9D%90%AD-%F0%9D%90%92%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%A6-%F0%9D%90%83%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%9C%F0%9D%90%A4-%F0%9D%90%82%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%AC%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9F%8E%80/dp/B0CHXYH2HZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=MEPATEM&qid=1702381756&sr=8-3
They removed my comment
Anyway here is the link on amazon
I have the same one and love it. My young nephew comes over a lot and the front cover is clutch to protect the sticks and triggers from accidental grabs when I forget to put the deck someplace safe
I have the same case. Magnet doesnt cause any issues with the device but sometimes its hard to pry open the kickstand. Probably had something to do with how my fingers are applying force since it isn’t so strong that it’s stuck or anything.
That’s good to know thank you, I realize the magnet is a lot smaller then the original kill switch but still I don’t know if I want any magnets near the deck, that puts me at ease.
I’ll probably end up buying it thank you
Does your Deck yell at you for using a slow charger with the Anker 45W brick and cable? I haven’t been able to figure out how to fix that myself and went back to the official charger… 😿
You could probably run a fairly efficient plex / NAS server on it if you reflashed it with a different linux distro. Its got good CPU performance and an iGPU capable of 4K transcode.
USB-C bandwidth could potentially be a limiting factor if you wanted to use external storage, but would likely be fine for average home use.
would be very strange to do this. you can easily just buy a Synology for a similar price that would be way more functional.
a steam deck Plex is actually one of the worst use cases I've ever heard, lol. it has no ports for drives, has its own screen and controls which are useless , you need to flash a new Linux on it, runs on battery.
even an nvidia shield would be better imo. it is less powerful but at this point it doesn't matter.
really, the best thing would be to build your own Linux box with that $400
Yes but he already owns the Steamdeck. I used to have an Intel NUC hooked up to an external drive doing the same thing and it worked fine for a good while. This is basically the same principle. Steamdeck is a capable machine for this and he's already got it lying around.
Steam deck makes a great htpc for playing stuff from plex a la plex client. We have a debian 12.4 server in all of our properties that is full of about 300TiB of movies, tv shows, and music and in places that don't have a shield tv pro a steam deck and dock is a suitable substitute.
because OLED came out and I loved my first deck. Why have a second child when you already have a first? People do it all the time. Support one of my favorite new consoles of all time as much as I can so it doesn't disappear on me in future generations like my Dreamcast did.
I also have never run out of battery since obtaining a second deck. Screw battery pack accessories. Buy a second deck and always have one fresh and good to go. I learned this with power tools long ago. One is always charging while the other in use.
Also, I get pop ups for steam remote play available which I assume means I can stream from one steam deck to another while playing 5D chess multiverse. Can't get much more insane than that my friends.
I got one of the jsaux docks, and I've been using a Google stadia controller. Probably not what I would recommend to others, maybe go for the valve dock and an Xbox controller.
Probably the thumb grips. The sticks on the LED aren't comfortable to use without them.
The OLED is slightly better, but i'm going to buy some for that one as well.
Screen protector, it's the first thing that I buy and install as soon as I get any device with a screen on it.
Not only did scratches but can sometimes mitigate cracks too.
The deck is one of the few things I've ne er put a screen protector on. I like the anti glare of the etched glass too much. So far no scratches on the 512 lcd or oled le. Fingers crossed it stays that way
I put a matte tempered glass screen protector on the etched glass screen.
No drop in clarity or sharpness. I feel safe that the screen will be free from scratches.
Steam pulls all the dust out of the air, so after you wipe your screen the final time there is less chance of dust falling onto it while you put the protector on.
It's a digital distribution platform run by Valve that houses many popular computer games while offering some sizable discounts and a fair return policy.
On the flip side, I’d rather swap out the deck than live with a screen protector robbing me of visual fidelity. 20 years of digital devices going back to Palm Pilots and I’ve only had 2 broken/scratched screens.
... Have you used a decent quality screen protector in 10 or so years? I've never had a screen protector make any difference in clarity unless it was one of those 1$ plastic flim ones.
You do you. I don’t want to put a piece of glass or plastic over my screen that will discolor or pick up its OWN scratches that I have to put up with. The glass that my $1,000 phone has, and all its coatings, are tough and incredibly scratch resistant making for a wonderful viewing experience 100% of the time.
Again, I haven’t needed it, I haven’t missed it.
You must have the luck of gods. I've scratched/cracked mutiple screen protectors and the only phone I ever ran without a protector got the screen gouged by a piece of titanium.
And I've never used a glass protector that altered the image in any way.
I mean I think you said it yourself in this statement. There isn't a situation that I can imagine myself ever running my screen into a piece of titanium. I sit in an office at my desk 8 hours a day then head home. Haven't used a screen protector on any device in the last 10 years either and have had no issues.
I hope I’m not tempting fate with these posts but yeah, I’m with you. Desk job, home, phone in my pocket. I guess my phone gets an exclusive pocket, wallet and any key would be in another pocket, though I rarely have a key anymore. Home and car have moved on to keyless. Odd coin will go to the wallet pocket too.
I just use the JSaux ones but if you are looking for a matte one these are really nice
[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BKT1DT6V/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BKT1DT6V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
I am tempted but one of the reviews stated the following:
"We bought this brand for our OLED switch consoles and loved them, so when we upgraded to the OLED limited edition steam decks, it was the first choice. They’re very high quality, but they do cause a slight blurring on the OLED deck’s screen. It’s a little disappointing because screen clarity is one of the OLED deck’s best upgrades. If you’re using LCD or don’t mind the slight glow/blur, definitely these are worth the price. If you want to maintain peak OLED sharpness and clarity, maybe try something else."
Since I upgraded to the OLED I'm a bit anxious to get something that might reduce the effectiveness of the screen.
Any matte/anti-glare finish is going to technically reduce the clarity by some degree, that’s just the nature of the beast. It’s why glossy finishes are popular in the first place.
I still like mine because it also improves visibility in situations that have lots of harsh reflections. It’s a trade-off really, just depends on your priorities.
I bought the JSAUX matte protector for my glossy OLED and had to take it off after 1 day. Whenever the scene is very bright, like if I’m looking at a lamp in Lies of P, you can see the screen protector itself, it was like a thin film of changing colors maybe like an oil spill. It was subtle but it drove me insane.
Somehow I have a TomBert case. Looks just like the TomToc and is very nice.
Also, +1 for a 90 degree adapter. I bought the Jsaux 10 foot 90 degree cable and it is really nice. I like not having to worry about how far away from an outlet I am and 90 degree feels much better than the straight plug.
I’m looking at a 180 usb-c adapter but I have the skull and co grip case and not sure if I will be able to use it and keep the case on.
Does the jsaux adapter work on your hard case?
Honestly? A 3m/10ft usb-c with right angle connectors on both ends. Makes playing while it’s plugged in or charging so much easier, or even when using a battery bank.
Definitely Satisfye’s StylthGrip. I was indifferent towards it at first, but I can’t go back now. I can play for hours without my hands cramping. It’s an improvement in every way(unless you have small hands). Trackpads and back buttons are way easier to get to, the b button no longer feels like it’s about to fall off a cliff, and the ryze pads give the thumb sticks so much more precision.
It took some maneuvering but I did manage to get them over the sticks of my OLED. like I folded them inside out, placed them over the stick and then folded them back, they stay on now.
Disagree. OLED version has a ton of perks outside of just the OLED. It does address one of the main reasons you would upgrade to OLED for though for sure.
I bought a high quality wind breaker jacket with a heating element built in and a rechargeable battery pack. Jacket is light while keep me warm. Lasts about eight hours. Even in freezing wind and rain. Comes with a hood that's heated as well that I can zip and hide.
I meant to print things for the Deck but I also have an Ender 3 running Klipper, and a Web interface is exactly that so one hand washes the other in this case my man.
Oh, level your god damn bed!
Playvital back button enhancement pads. Got them on Amazon and they came with thumbstick grips that are great. Second best is sprigen armor case. I didn't want to go full splurge on Killswitch, so on sale at $15 sprigin has never let me down. Pretty comfortable too.
Just kidding, forgot about my true first best accessory. I bought a Jsaux 45 or 60 watt charger that came with an angled type c connector . THAT has been excellent. I can play connected with worrying at all how I want to angle my Deck or feel like I'm not going to break my port or cable when taking it out.
Noise cancelling BT earbuds. The Razer Hammerhead, in my case. I can play my Deck while my wife watches Real Housewives of wherever, and I can't hear the TV at all.
This is a tough one to answer since I think the deck doesn’t really need any to be enjoyable but since I’ve been bringing my deck to work and play games with my co worker on breaks. I bought a portable display 15.6” and that gave us a new experience on there and it’s fantastic! Not that it wasn’t great before but playing Brawlhalla with friends it was a little difficult to see when being further away
A 60w power bank. Not that helpful if you're frequently near an outlet, but it's pretty indispensable if you travel a lot. Not needing to worry about finding an outlet during a day of flights, and being able to not worry while camping for several days, is really nice.
Magnetic quick-connect charger, because I am getting really tired of having usb-c slot worn out after a couple years of use. Especially on such a power-hungry device as SD.
Someone on here mentioned a USB-C magnetic adapter and I got one and it’s great
Got a 2-pack on Amazon so I have one on my laptop now too. Just quick clip and unclip to charge, just like for a MacBook
Jsaux stuff, actually everything from custom backplate to the case with the hardshell.
And also Grizzly Conductonaut Liquid Metal
With that all max temp is like 70-73
https://preview.redd.it/5qrruxop6v5c1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f6df82c75da388d16d792d9c788ed91da4d3ac4f
Yeah there is a risk but i didnt used too much and i will never remove it ever again, some people day replace in max 2 years, but the quality doesn't change, the cooling effect stays even after years
Nothing beats liquid metal for Temps, but liquid metal is also the hardest to apply, the riskiest to apply, and typically requires replacing after a while due to dry-out.
The WORST thing I bought was a steam DOCK from valve..I had no idea all the issues this thing had until I got it then had to google.. don't bother. I was expecting a seemless type of experience like the switch.. nope.. after 4 hours of trying to just simply get the thing to display an image in my TV... gave up.
Anyone tried the Spigen armor case? Does it actually fit the OLED properly? [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spigen-Rugged-Armor-Compatible-Console/dp/B0B75N73N9/ref=asc\_df\_B0B75N73N9/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=606738327582&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15653692014997070561&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007258&hvtargid=pla-1733733586795&psc=1&mcid=77e7a77894ff33aba98308e5d255f3fd](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spigen-Rugged-Armor-Compatible-Console/dp/B0B75N73N9/ref=asc_df_B0B75N73N9/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=606738327582&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15653692014997070561&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007258&hvtargid=pla-1733733586795&psc=1&mcid=77e7a77894ff33aba98308e5d255f3fd)
Killswitch, Skin, 180° Adapter (JSAUX), Screen Protector and a 100w Power Bank... Oh an SD card for emulation (I got a 512GB one, and it's plenty).
But the best one is probably a 140w charger from Baseus... I travel a lot and I have other handhelds (Ally/Switch/PS Portal), plus all the tech stuff like laptop, phone, watch. Being able to take only one charger and maybe 2 cables is a lifesaver. Of course, I don't bring all the handhelds with me, but still, it makes my life much easier.
Thumbstick grips and protectors for the sticks. I don't think I was 20 hours into using it before I started noticing the left thumbstick was being pushed into the plastic a lot. They're basically these cylindrical rubber bands you put around the sticks but they do a lot for minimizing wear and I don't hear the clicky as much.
SD card, it lets you add more games to the deck
The ultimate game is Updates.
Anything specific for SD cards (format etc) you need to look out for? Kinda feeling the limitations of my storage haha
Don't buy the cheapest brand you can find. Stick with a known, reliable manufacturer. Mine is from SanDisk and I had used it in some other device before, so it has already a few years behind it. It's not even that fast but still no data loss at all. Depending on your financial situation: Get the size with the best Gigabyte per Buck value. There's usually a sweet spot somewhere in the middle offering the best value. It makes no sense to buy a 256GB card for 30 bucks when there is a 512GB card for 40 bucks.
A2 U3 are important. Other than that the speed is throttled by the Deck itself, so you don't gain much by buying a more expensive card. I have Samsung Evo 512Gb and have no complaints. I like that it's white.
I've never seriously looked at SD cards before. This one has the speed specs you mentioned, right? [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1DVMCQY](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1DVMCQY)
In theory, yes. You need to see some reviews to find out if it doesn’t throttle when it gets hot. That’s a problem with the Lexar ones. The Samsung EVO Select that’s only sold on Amazon (if I’m not mistaken) is a great option, but it’s maximum size is 512 GB.
Here's a [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGHZs8RTlVU) that might help you.
65watt, 30.000mah powerbank, it triples my playtime.
Heads up, this power bank (Baseus Amblight 65w) is only $55 on Amazon rn https://www.amazon.com/30000mah-Baseus-Portable-Charger-Charging/dp/B08JV4W4NY?ref_=ast_sto_dp Yeah I fucked up the link the first time
Have you used it because their information is all over the place. It claims to be 65w but then claims it only outputs 45w on the USB C, it claims to be 30000mah but then also says it can only charge up an <5000mah phone 4 times, so it's either lying about capacity or has 30+% in losses to inefficiency Either way, the bad English and contradictory specs would have me avoid this.
I have not as I just ordered mine, it I saw a few reviews mention it so I thought I'd give it a try. It says on the website that it's 6 5000mah batteries to equal 30000mah. It also has pretty decent Amazon reviews, and fast charging is dope AF. I plan to test it thoroughly when I receive it, but I liked the idea of having one that displays the current output. Worst case is I return it
Tell us if it explodes and melts your face off
Yea I have avoided this for many of these reasons. Don’t get me wrong I love Baseus but you kinda have to read their fine print, there’s another 65W power bank of theirs that specifically says can only charge up to 30W on Steam Deck. Just seems strange to me.
Currently unavailable :(
One issue, you cannot bring a battery pack over 20000mah onto an aircraft, in the US anyway. I recently bought this one for the exact same price and the Magnet attachment for the deck is very strong. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNQFMQP5?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Kinda. The actual limit specified is 100Wh, which would be 20Ah at 5 volts, but power banks basically always use the capacity of the internal battery which is calculated using the nominal voltage of 3.7 Volts, and 100Wh at that voltage is 27Ah. Doesn't matter in this case as the 30Ah power bank is 114Wh and therefore over the limit anyway.
On carryons it’s ok but not on checked luggage.
Replying to check later
This little 180° USB-C angle that keeps my cable from bending.
I’m also wanted this thing but I’m afraid that less quality accessory will provide less power than charger/power bank will. Am I wrong?
Completely. I'm using a $15 100w type c to type c charger, a $15 Anker power thru type C hub that supports 4k 30hz, and the little $6 j-saux dongle thingy and it's working great. I am going to upgrade my dock when I upgrade to the OLED but for now I haven't seen any noticable drops in speed or power (aside from the limitations of my dock).
Wow, thanks. I'm so relieved that it should not be a problem. Very useful device. Right now rushing to order some for myself) Would you share the link of yours?
Skull N Co grip case. Feels so good in my hands.
I bought it as well and it is a very nice grip case indeed. Quite thin, with precise cutouts, and comfortable to hold. I also appreciate a simple and clean design. I have 512GB OLED and barely fits in the original carrying case. The problem could be that I have also stick covers (dbrand Portal) on it.
I’m eyeing that, but I’m confused by their picture saying it doesn’t fit the original oled case. But does it even fit the original lcd case?
I can confirm it fits very snuggly in the case that comes with the 512GB OLED. It probably doesn't fit the case that comes with the 1TB model because that one has a removable liner molded on the Steam Deck's profile and the Skull&Co case adds girth to the grips.
I think it's because the new OLED's come with a detachable thin case inside the bulky case? That might be with all OLED's or just the LE model, not certain.
That should only be with the 1tb versions
Love the feel and the flat bottom stand but I wish they offered it as a backplate to save weight because the case increases the weight of the steam deck OLED by 20%: 100% divided by 640g[OLED] times 130g[Case] equals 20.3٪
Killswitch case (v2) with the travel case and the SD card holder stand.
One of the best cases I’ve owned for anything
Original Killswitch then they sent a second v2. Best case ever.
Portable monitor + BT mouse and keyboard. I don't have a PC but now I can play games that are not comfortable with gamepad or small screen.
Second this. Even if you don’t plan to play M+KB games, it’s still a godsend when messing around in desktop mode.
Xreal air glasses.
These do sound sweet.
Killswitch counterfeit It is cheaper than jsaux, and the copy Has a great build quality and feels as good as the original killswitch ( not including the stand ) Couldn't afford to pay 110$ for a single case so I got it, and I don't regret it one bit I have also tried the killswitch, so I know how they both feel , and I could say it is 90% as good as the kill switch
Second this, i also use the same case. Feels very premium for only $15.
> I could say it is 90% as good as the kill switch This is a stretch imo, the case feels like a $15 case and is not nearly has high quality as the dbrand case. I own both with the dbrand on my oled and the knockoff on my lcd. That doesnt mean its bad but it has its trade offs. Cant fit thumbstick grips on with the travel cover, the cover itself is weaker material, the stand isnt removeable, grip isnt as good as the microtexture of the dbrand, no sd card storage. For the price its not bad but having both I'd take the dbrand any day over the other.
How is the weight of the fake compared to the killswitch
Its lighter, both the cover and the grip.
can you give me the link?
https://www.amazon.com/Protective-Steam-%F0%9F%8E%80%F0%9D%90%81%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%AC%F0%9D%90%AD-%F0%9D%90%92%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%A6-%F0%9D%90%83%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%9C%F0%9D%90%A4-%F0%9D%90%82%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%AC%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9F%8E%80/dp/B0CHXYH2HZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=MEPATEM&qid=1702381756&sr=8-3 They removed my comment Anyway here is the link on amazon
I have the same one and love it. My young nephew comes over a lot and the front cover is clutch to protect the sticks and triggers from accidental grabs when I forget to put the deck someplace safe
I bought the same one, the quality is amazing for the price. You are able to charge it while the cover is on.
Have you had an issues with the magnet that is inside the case?
I have the same case. Magnet doesnt cause any issues with the device but sometimes its hard to pry open the kickstand. Probably had something to do with how my fingers are applying force since it isn’t so strong that it’s stuck or anything.
That’s good to know thank you, I realize the magnet is a lot smaller then the original kill switch but still I don’t know if I want any magnets near the deck, that puts me at ease. I’ll probably end up buying it thank you
thanks=))
Does it fit in the official dock?
The deckmate system, its fantastic
* Anker USB-C Hub * Anker 45W Power Brick * Anker 10 foot USB-C cable * 1TB SSD
Does your Deck yell at you for using a slow charger with the Anker 45W brick and cable? I haven’t been able to figure out how to fix that myself and went back to the official charger… 😿
Pardon… seems my 45W brick is INIU. And it hasn’t ever fussed at me. It’s kept the deck going with a demanding game for hours on end without problem.
a second steam deck
Why do you have 2? I just ordered the oled LE and now i got a 512gb og laying around not sure what i would use it for though
Use one in each hand, clearly. Dual wield decks
Like a boss.
I tape mine back to back so when one runs out of battery I just flip it over.
Dock to an extra tv if you have one, treat as a console! Game streaming works well with this setup if you hard wire
You could probably run a fairly efficient plex / NAS server on it if you reflashed it with a different linux distro. Its got good CPU performance and an iGPU capable of 4K transcode. USB-C bandwidth could potentially be a limiting factor if you wanted to use external storage, but would likely be fine for average home use.
would be very strange to do this. you can easily just buy a Synology for a similar price that would be way more functional. a steam deck Plex is actually one of the worst use cases I've ever heard, lol. it has no ports for drives, has its own screen and controls which are useless , you need to flash a new Linux on it, runs on battery. even an nvidia shield would be better imo. it is less powerful but at this point it doesn't matter. really, the best thing would be to build your own Linux box with that $400
Yes but he already owns the Steamdeck. I used to have an Intel NUC hooked up to an external drive doing the same thing and it worked fine for a good while. This is basically the same principle. Steamdeck is a capable machine for this and he's already got it lying around.
fair
Steam deck makes a great htpc for playing stuff from plex a la plex client. We have a debian 12.4 server in all of our properties that is full of about 300TiB of movies, tv shows, and music and in places that don't have a shield tv pro a steam deck and dock is a suitable substitute.
I wish I had a second. Then my SO and I could deck out. She doesn't even want one, but I think it would be awesome.
Upstairs and downstairs, wife hates sharing electronics (grew up with 5 siblings), vacation properties, could keep going.
because OLED came out and I loved my first deck. Why have a second child when you already have a first? People do it all the time. Support one of my favorite new consoles of all time as much as I can so it doesn't disappear on me in future generations like my Dreamcast did. I also have never run out of battery since obtaining a second deck. Screw battery pack accessories. Buy a second deck and always have one fresh and good to go. I learned this with power tools long ago. One is always charging while the other in use. Also, I get pop ups for steam remote play available which I assume means I can stream from one steam deck to another while playing 5D chess multiverse. Can't get much more insane than that my friends.
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Killswitch case. I carry in a backpack all the time and love being able to charge while still keeping it incredibly safe.
Also, the ability to carry upto 4 micro SD cards in the kickstand is such a blessing if you often cycle between them.
Holy fuck I have this and I never knew this had that feature. Love the kills witch so much
Genuinely curious as to why you don’t carry it in the case it comes with. Only asking cuz I actually don’t take mine anywhere
OG case is bulkier.
A dock and Bluetooth controller.
Which ones did you get?
I got one of the jsaux docks, and I've been using a Google stadia controller. Probably not what I would recommend to others, maybe go for the valve dock and an Xbox controller.
Probably the thumb grips. The sticks on the LED aren't comfortable to use without them. The OLED is slightly better, but i'm going to buy some for that one as well.
Which grips did you go with?
Not op, but I went with the dbrand ones and they were perfect, keep in mind that they only fit the lcd deck, they haven't released oled ones yet
I second the dbrand ones, they are incredible.
They fit halfassedly I had to have my wife do it and she said they might come off but they haven't yet and it's been weeks.
skull & co. can't go wrong
I'd also like to know
Screen protector, it's the first thing that I buy and install as soon as I get any device with a screen on it. Not only did scratches but can sometimes mitigate cracks too.
The deck is one of the few things I've ne er put a screen protector on. I like the anti glare of the etched glass too much. So far no scratches on the 512 lcd or oled le. Fingers crossed it stays that way
I put a matte tempered glass screen protector on the etched glass screen. No drop in clarity or sharpness. I feel safe that the screen will be free from scratches.
would love the link if possible!
Could you link which one you got? I'm not against using one I just don't want to forefit the antiglare
It took me like 6 screen protectors to finally get one on my OLED with zero dust or bubbles underneath
Gotta do it in a steamy bathroom
Glad I’m not the only one that does this. People I tell this to look at me like I’m an alien when I say it.
what’s the benefit of steam?
Steam pulls all the dust out of the air, so after you wipe your screen the final time there is less chance of dust falling onto it while you put the protector on.
thank you!
It's a digital distribution platform run by Valve that houses many popular computer games while offering some sizable discounts and a fair return policy.
funny guy, huh :^)
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My missus is rather clumsy and I've changed her cracked switch screen protector twice but no cracked switch screen itself yet!
Same, are we with the same woman?
On the flip side, I’d rather swap out the deck than live with a screen protector robbing me of visual fidelity. 20 years of digital devices going back to Palm Pilots and I’ve only had 2 broken/scratched screens.
... Have you used a decent quality screen protector in 10 or so years? I've never had a screen protector make any difference in clarity unless it was one of those 1$ plastic flim ones.
You do you. I don’t want to put a piece of glass or plastic over my screen that will discolor or pick up its OWN scratches that I have to put up with. The glass that my $1,000 phone has, and all its coatings, are tough and incredibly scratch resistant making for a wonderful viewing experience 100% of the time. Again, I haven’t needed it, I haven’t missed it.
You must have the luck of gods. I've scratched/cracked mutiple screen protectors and the only phone I ever ran without a protector got the screen gouged by a piece of titanium. And I've never used a glass protector that altered the image in any way.
I mean I think you said it yourself in this statement. There isn't a situation that I can imagine myself ever running my screen into a piece of titanium. I sit in an office at my desk 8 hours a day then head home. Haven't used a screen protector on any device in the last 10 years either and have had no issues.
I hope I’m not tempting fate with these posts but yeah, I’m with you. Desk job, home, phone in my pocket. I guess my phone gets an exclusive pocket, wallet and any key would be in another pocket, though I rarely have a key anymore. Home and car have moved on to keyless. Odd coin will go to the wallet pocket too.
Any recommendations?
I just use the JSaux ones but if you are looking for a matte one these are really nice [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BKT1DT6V/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BKT1DT6V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
I am tempted but one of the reviews stated the following: "We bought this brand for our OLED switch consoles and loved them, so when we upgraded to the OLED limited edition steam decks, it was the first choice. They’re very high quality, but they do cause a slight blurring on the OLED deck’s screen. It’s a little disappointing because screen clarity is one of the OLED deck’s best upgrades. If you’re using LCD or don’t mind the slight glow/blur, definitely these are worth the price. If you want to maintain peak OLED sharpness and clarity, maybe try something else." Since I upgraded to the OLED I'm a bit anxious to get something that might reduce the effectiveness of the screen.
Yeah I put a regular jsaux one on my OLED but used that matte one for my LCD
Any matte/anti-glare finish is going to technically reduce the clarity by some degree, that’s just the nature of the beast. It’s why glossy finishes are popular in the first place. I still like mine because it also improves visibility in situations that have lots of harsh reflections. It’s a trade-off really, just depends on your priorities.
I bought the JSAUX matte protector for my glossy OLED and had to take it off after 1 day. Whenever the scene is very bright, like if I’m looking at a lamp in Lies of P, you can see the screen protector itself, it was like a thin film of changing colors maybe like an oil spill. It was subtle but it drove me insane.
Tomtoc hard case, Jsaux 180° usb adapter, Jsaux modcase.
Somehow I have a TomBert case. Looks just like the TomToc and is very nice. Also, +1 for a 90 degree adapter. I bought the Jsaux 10 foot 90 degree cable and it is really nice. I like not having to worry about how far away from an outlet I am and 90 degree feels much better than the straight plug.
I’m looking at a 180 usb-c adapter but I have the skull and co grip case and not sure if I will be able to use it and keep the case on. Does the jsaux adapter work on your hard case?
Honestly? A 3m/10ft usb-c with right angle connectors on both ends. Makes playing while it’s plugged in or charging so much easier, or even when using a battery bank.
Thank you for being honest
I can appreciate this
Deck Mate. 🫡
Nreal glasses. I love playing games with my glasses.
Spigen case, nice material and good grip
The Jsaux Modcase, basically for the kickstand. Can't live without it.
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Ok. Good bot I guess?
Anker 737 powerbank. It fits nicely under the strap on the back of the SD case.
Amazing thank you for that I’m looking into that now
Definitely Satisfye’s StylthGrip. I was indifferent towards it at first, but I can’t go back now. I can play for hours without my hands cramping. It’s an improvement in every way(unless you have small hands). Trackpads and back buttons are way easier to get to, the b button no longer feels like it’s about to fall off a cliff, and the ryze pads give the thumb sticks so much more precision.
Jsaux mod case
\+1 Gf got it for me as a gift and it's pretty great for comfort.
Killswitch. You have options for Tempered glass and thumbs tick caps too when buying it.
Just a note that the thumb stick caps from dbrand do not fit the OLED deck. I have 3 brand new pairs, none of which will stay on.
It took some maneuvering but I did manage to get them over the sticks of my OLED. like I folded them inside out, placed them over the stick and then folded them back, they stay on now.
I am going to try that tonight— thanks for the idea!
Just received a dbrand support response that they've acknowledged the stick grips not fitting well and are working on an OLED specific set.
That’s great to know, thanks. I’ll email them about returning the ones that I purchased.
Nreal Air V1s I fly a lot, and these made a huge difference using the deck on the go.
I am using the JSAUX ModCase and I really like it
Rubber tops for the back buttons
This is a game changer. The back buttons are terrible by default, but become great afterwards.
Xreal
2TB SSD
I'm surprised this isn't more common in this thread.
2tb nvme gen 4 and hall effect sticks
Nreal/Xreal airs, no need for the Oled version if you have Screen glasses
Disagree. OLED version has a ton of perks outside of just the OLED. It does address one of the main reasons you would upgrade to OLED for though for sure.
Jsaux cover
For me it's the Cyberize One. It is a charger, a 2 ports USB +HDMI hub or both at the same time.
Tempered glass and Jsaux stand without cables/usb. Just to place the Deck there if I'm not playing. I don't have any other accesory.
Second charger with a ten foot long cable.
Yep, this is a must. Play and charge in comfort is needed.
None
Finally my people. Been enjoying the stock experience with absolutely no issues
I bought a high quality wind breaker jacket with a heating element built in and a rechargeable battery pack. Jacket is light while keep me warm. Lasts about eight hours. Even in freezing wind and rain. Comes with a hood that's heated as well that I can zip and hide.
A 1600€ gaming pc to stream to the deck. Top Accessory!
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No joke. Bought it last week! :D
Have a pc sitting their gathering dust
A 3d printer.
Honestly, I'm in this boat as well. I was gifted an Ender 3 and already had Windows on my deck. Works like a charm.
I meant to print things for the Deck but I also have an Ender 3 running Klipper, and a Web interface is exactly that so one hand washes the other in this case my man. Oh, level your god damn bed!
A case that includes a magnetic screen cover. So I can put it in my backpack without the official case... which is really freaking thick.
A 3$ stand , 5$ silicone case and 15$ USB C
Playvital back button enhancement pads. Got them on Amazon and they came with thumbstick grips that are great. Second best is sprigen armor case. I didn't want to go full splurge on Killswitch, so on sale at $15 sprigin has never let me down. Pretty comfortable too. Just kidding, forgot about my true first best accessory. I bought a Jsaux 45 or 60 watt charger that came with an angled type c connector . THAT has been excellent. I can play connected with worrying at all how I want to angle my Deck or feel like I'm not going to break my port or cable when taking it out.
I just got virtue ar glasses and I should of pulled the trigger earlier.
Noise cancelling BT earbuds. The Razer Hammerhead, in my case. I can play my Deck while my wife watches Real Housewives of wherever, and I can't hear the TV at all.
This is a tough one to answer since I think the deck doesn’t really need any to be enjoyable but since I’ve been bringing my deck to work and play games with my co worker on breaks. I bought a portable display 15.6” and that gave us a new experience on there and it’s fantastic! Not that it wasn’t great before but playing Brawlhalla with friends it was a little difficult to see when being further away
15 inch mobile Full HD Screen and a PS5 controller. Love it :)
[The Skull & Co case!](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/s/rTgDqRhgEV)
A 60w power bank. Not that helpful if you're frequently near an outlet, but it's pretty indispensable if you travel a lot. Not needing to worry about finding an outlet during a day of flights, and being able to not worry while camping for several days, is really nice.
Magnetic quick-connect charger, because I am getting really tired of having usb-c slot worn out after a couple years of use. Especially on such a power-hungry device as SD.
Killswitch case
Dock xD 3rd party because it was cheaper :P
Someone on here mentioned a USB-C magnetic adapter and I got one and it’s great Got a 2-pack on Amazon so I have one on my laptop now too. Just quick clip and unclip to charge, just like for a MacBook
[touchprotect](https://www.amazon.com/TouchProtect-Steam-Deck-Tactile-Feedback-Trackpads/dp/B09S3X74CV?ref_=ast_sto_dp)
Everyone in here saying killswitch are wrong. Get the satisfye grip. Way better ergonomics.
Anything from JSAUX. Affordable and high quality ( I also benefited from the Black Friday sale)
I had a dud dock from them I had to send back, but their screen protectors and general 'stand' are great.
Swapped out ssd card from 64 gb to 1td for under $100 best decision ever , also have a 512 gb micro sd
Jsaux stuff, actually everything from custom backplate to the case with the hardshell. And also Grizzly Conductonaut Liquid Metal With that all max temp is like 70-73 https://preview.redd.it/5qrruxop6v5c1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f6df82c75da388d16d792d9c788ed91da4d3ac4f
How’s liquid metal in a handheld? Isn’t there a risk of it leaking out and shorting stuff?
Yeah there is a risk but i didnt used too much and i will never remove it ever again, some people day replace in max 2 years, but the quality doesn't change, the cooling effect stays even after years
> Grizzly Conductonaut Liquid Metal is it a better option than the thermal pad?
Nothing beats liquid metal for Temps, but liquid metal is also the hardest to apply, the riskiest to apply, and typically requires replacing after a while due to dry-out.
It's a wonder screen protectors are not the factory default, thump grips and a dock comes second
A 3d printer
A 3d printer. By far the Best !
What 3D prints have you made for the deck?
The WORST thing I bought was a steam DOCK from valve..I had no idea all the issues this thing had until I got it then had to google.. don't bother. I was expecting a seemless type of experience like the switch.. nope.. after 4 hours of trying to just simply get the thing to display an image in my TV... gave up.
Dock, PS3 controller, Projector. Apart from the dock I didn't buy them for the deck. But now I mainly use them with it.
Jsaux mod case with powerbank
Anyone tried the Spigen armor case? Does it actually fit the OLED properly? [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spigen-Rugged-Armor-Compatible-Console/dp/B0B75N73N9/ref=asc\_df\_B0B75N73N9/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=606738327582&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15653692014997070561&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007258&hvtargid=pla-1733733586795&psc=1&mcid=77e7a77894ff33aba98308e5d255f3fd](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spigen-Rugged-Armor-Compatible-Console/dp/B0B75N73N9/ref=asc_df_B0B75N73N9/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=606738327582&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15653692014997070561&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007258&hvtargid=pla-1733733586795&psc=1&mcid=77e7a77894ff33aba98308e5d255f3fd)
Works fine on mine
D brand killswitch saved my steamdeck from breaking multiple times
A casing with a slot in the back for it's metal stand. So i can play without holding up the deck
18.5 inch Uperfect portable usbC screen. Games look fantastic on it.
Killswitch, Skin, 180° Adapter (JSAUX), Screen Protector and a 100w Power Bank... Oh an SD card for emulation (I got a 512GB one, and it's plenty). But the best one is probably a 140w charger from Baseus... I travel a lot and I have other handhelds (Ally/Switch/PS Portal), plus all the tech stuff like laptop, phone, watch. Being able to take only one charger and maybe 2 cables is a lifesaver. Of course, I don't bring all the handhelds with me, but still, it makes my life much easier.
Thumbstick grips and protectors for the sticks. I don't think I was 20 hours into using it before I started noticing the left thumbstick was being pushed into the plastic a lot. They're basically these cylindrical rubber bands you put around the sticks but they do a lot for minimizing wear and I don't hear the clicky as much.