Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answers for Frequently Asked Questions related to the Steam Deck.
We don’t know when (refurbished) Steam Deck (Dock) sales, re-stocks happen.
Steam Deck 2 is being worked on but isn’t coming until a “generational leap in compute without sacrificing battery life”, there isn’t an official time estimate for release.
- Links to various pages regarding the Steam Deck or Steam in general
- Various Steam Deck related terms explained starting from the basics up until more complex usage for those who like to tinker
- Pricing, sales, hardware, software, other uses and comparisons
Beginner Tips:
- Use the thing. Don’t be afraid of tinkering, it’s a PC.
- Try holding the
STEAM button in Gaming Mode to learn additional controls.
- Play
Aperture Desk Job first.
- Buy stuff only YOU think is necessary, there are no “must haves”.
- Learn from here or from others - there are so many resources available.
- Tips for day-to-day usage of your Steam Deck
- Tips for playing and buying games for your Steam Deck
- Contains lists of various manufacturers and their accessories
- Differences between various versions, modification and repair guides
- Operating Systems, Decky, Emulation, Remote Play, Cloud Gaming, Non-Steam Launchers etc…
- Things you can use a Steam Deck for apart from gaming
- Some tips on how to potentially solve issues regarding the Steam Deck
Other Resources / Communities