by dbadmin | Nov 5, 2025 | Gaming, News, Steam Deck, valve
TL;DR Steam Deck can now finish downloading games with the screen turned off, thanks to an update available in the Beta/Preview channels. The mode saves power, keeps the device cooler, and can help reduce OLED burn-in during long downloads. It works automatically when...
by dbadmin | May 13, 2025 | Gaming, News, Steam, valve
Credit: Harley Maranan / Android Authority Valve is releasing a compatibility rating system for third-party devices that run Steam OS. The rating system will tell you if a game and its features are supported on Steam OS. This compatibility rating system will roll out...
by dbadmin | Nov 14, 2023 | Gaming, News, Steam Deck, valve
Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Despite its previous history with hardware, Valve is reaffirming its commitment to the Steam Deck. Valve says it hopes to release a Steam Deck 2 in the next two or three years. Valve is considering making different-colored...
by dbadmin | Nov 10, 2023 | News, valve, VR
Despite launching over four years ago, the Valve Index remains one of the most advanced PC VR headsets. Competition in the high-end segment has slowed down quite a bit, with Meta giving up the Quest Pro series in order to shift focus to cheaper VR headsets like the...
by dbadmin | Oct 5, 2023 | Gaming, News, Steam Deck, valve
Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Valve appears to have pushed a new Steam Deck through the FCC’s certification process without anybody noticing. No one noticed until now because Valve snuck the device through using its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip vendor. The...
by dbadmin | Sep 22, 2023 | News, Steam Deck, valve
Credit: Oliver Cragg / Android Authority The Steam Deck’s developers say that a Steam Deck 2 may not come until 2025 or later. Valve is waiting for there to be a leap in performance that doesn’t take a huge hit to battery life. They don’t anticipate that will be...
