
Not fully functional without a keyboard and mouse.Whether or not the game displays controller buttons in place of keyboard bindings (or even non-Steam Deck buttons).“Verified” means that there will be no issues, but the other statuses tell a different story. Valve is also using four different types of verification status on Steam Deck, handily displayed next to the game’s cover art. Valve has an obsession with getting Linux to bend to their will, and has used their vast amount of resources to create Proton, a way of running Windows titles on Linux near-flawlessly. If you’ve never experienced it, it’s not until fairly recently that Linux was even viable as a gaming OS. Steam Deck compatibilityĭespite looking like a handheld console, this is still a Linux PC and with it, all the quirks of gaming on Linux follow. You just log in and start downloading games.

Even though it’s running a version of Arch Linux, there’s no actual Linux setup. Getting the Steam Deck actually set up is one of the easiest things we’ve ever had to do. We know it’ll dissipate over time, but still. Literally, the Steam Deck has a smell of a hot shoe shop. It still feels like Nintendo does D-pads better than anyone else right now. The D-Pad isn’t going to blow you away though, but it’s suitable enough for your general use. It is stunning to look at, with a crisp plastic shell and a fantastic-looking screen, even without the anti-glare matte finish of the 512GB model.Įverything from the buttons, sticks and touch pads all feels exactly as you’d expect. Valve has put a lot of thought into this device. Included in the box: Steam Deck, Carrying Case, 45W USB-C charger Setup and design

It is impossibly impressive and seems to be leading the charge in a new wave of powerful handheld devices like the Ayaneo Next 2.
