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Testseek.com have collected 88 expert reviews of the Steam Deck and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Steam Deck.
Award: Highest Rated February 2022
February 2022
 
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The editors liked

  • Plays a wide variety of PC games
  • Many customizable control options
  • Easily expandable storage
  • Decent performance from such a small device
  • Desktop mode for installing non-Steam software
  • Powerful for its size
  • Steam games run consistently well
  • Loads of potential for game emulation
  • Full Linux desktop environment
  • Comfortable to hold
  • With controls that feel great
  • Keeps cool where you hold it
  • Most games run fine off SD card
  • Anti-glare display is excellent
  • Incredibly easy to setup and use
  • Noble performance
  • Surprisingly excellent gamepad
  • Comfortable
  • Ergonomic design
  • Verified titles play without any hassle
  • Comfortable for longer periods of play (if not a bit heavy)
  • Aggressively priced for the hardware offered
  • Limit frame rates and TDP to extend battery life at a single button press
  • Dock and expand your experience
  • Thousands of games are compatible
  • Many of which you probably already own
  • Runs many AAA titles smoothly
  • Plenty of input options and extensive customization

The editors didn't like

  • Storage gets eaten up quickly
  • Battery life is short when playing certain games
  • Big and heavy for a handheld device
  • Low-resolution display
  • Single USB-C port limits connection options
  • Using adapters for charging and video output is unreliable at best
  • Setting up and running non-Steam games
  • Especially emulators
  • Can require extensive configuration work
  • Unwieldy for a portable gaming system
  • Battery life isn't great for intense games
  • You may not be able to get one for months
  • Not every game works well yet or has been Steam reviewed
  • Non-Steam games require Windows install
  • Noticeable IPS glow
  • Form factor is massive
  • No way to record gameplay clips
  • Very small selection of Verified titles available at launch
  • At nearly a pound and a half
  • This is one beefy portable console (50% heavier than a Nintendo Switch)
  • Battery life doesn't come close to the promised 'eight hours' for most instances
  • Experimen
  • As user friendly as a full Windows gaming PC
  • Short battery life-as little as 1.5 hours depending on the game

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  Published: 2024-05-10, Author: Andy , review by: pcgamer.com

  • Abstract:  Steam Deck owners rejoice, for Valve has bestowed us with many gifts in the most recent SteamOS preview update, taking it to version 3.6.0. There are plenty of fixes and added features to enjoy, along with a graphics driver update that promises "many perf...

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  Published: 2022-10-03, Author: Jerry , review by: gamingshogun.com

  • 8.0/10Valve Product PageAbout the AuthorJerry PaxtonadministratorA long-time fan and reveler of all things Geek, I am also the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of GamingShogun.comSee author's postsconsole handheld Steam Deck steam deck review valve software...

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  Published: 2022-09-09, Author: John , review by: Gamingnexus.com

  • Abstract:  I've been thinking of picking up a portable PC gaming unit like a GPD Win or an Aya Neo. Around the time I was pondering my choices, Valve announced they were making one called the Steam Deck and I was able to pre-order one luckily without too much troubl...

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  Published: 2022-08-10, Author: Björn , review by: Bjorn3d.com

  • Abstract:  Valve is an interesting company that seems to try to be a lot of things at the same time. Games company, software hub/store and hardware company. Valve is all of these.When it comes to hardware the company has had mixed success. I think many of us remembe...

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  Published: 2022-07-13, Author: Mike , review by: appleinsider.com

  • Abstract:  AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content.Valve's Steam Deck portable PC gaming console is ha...

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  Published: 2022-06-27, Author: Tony , review by: tomsguide.com

  • I’ve been excited about the Steam Deck ever since Valve announced it, and I am impressed by the finished product. The handheld feels great to play, thanks to its balanced weight and comfortable controller layout. Games look fantastic on its 7-inch display...

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  Published: 2022-06-02, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com

  • Abstract:  The promised docking station for the Steam Deck will arrive even later than expected, Valve said in a blog post Thursday. The $399 handheld gaming PC debuted in February, but the separately sold docking station wasn't available at launch. Now the docking...

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  Published: 2022-06-01, Author: James , review by: makeuseof.com

  • Thousands of games are compatible, many of which you probably already own, Runs many AAA titles smoothly, Plenty of input options and extensive customization
  • As user friendly as a full Windows gaming PC, Short battery life-as little as 1.5 hours depending on the game

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  Published: 2022-03-13, review by: gadgetnutz.com

  • Abstract:  Power, battery, software compatibility, and too many random crashes: Let’s dig in...

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  Published: 2022-03-04, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com

  • Powerful for its size, Steam games run consistently well, Loads of potential for game emulation, Full Linux desktop environment
  • Single USB-C port limits connection options, Using adapters for charging and video output is unreliable at best, Setting up and running non-Steam games, especially emulators, can require extensive configuration work, Unwieldy for a portable gaming system,
  • The Steam Deck is a powerful handheld gaming machine that lets you take your Steam library on the go. The Linux-based portable PC successfully runs a surprising number of Windows games, but connecting it to a monitor or TV is a tricky proposition, and e...

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