News
Looks like the Asus ROG Ally X will get a honking great battery upgrade
Refreshed handheld specs spring a leak
Hardware
Feature
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is less of a PC hardware-killer than it looks
Still a toughie, but nothing some optimised settings can’t fix
Feature
Ghost of Tsushima runs well on Steam Deck, making its PSN nonsense all the more annoying
Network issues
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Homeworld 3’s performance is uneven, but can be spared the worst of spacefight slowdown
Set course for the settings menu
Feature
Gray Zone Warfare is deploying hotfixes, but performance remains grim
Surprise Steam hit is still stutters galore, even on lowered settings
Guide
How to install a new SSD on the Steam Deck
Venture inside your Deck to make a permanent storage upgrade
Feature
Should you bother with... Wi-Fi 7?
The hows and Wis of the latest in cable-free connectivity
News
Razer to pay out over $1 million in refunds over its misleading (and hideous) Zephyr face mask
US regulator says no, that is not an N95 respirator after all
Feature
The best microSD cards for the Steam Deck
Expand your Steam Deck’s storage with these tried-and-tested cards
News
Arise now, ye Cerim: No Rest for the Wicked’s performance updates are underway
Already running better on low-end GPUs
News
No Rest for the Wicked’s PC performance suggests the wicked might be better off waiting
Got them early access growing pains
Feature
After six months of renovations, Cities: Skylines 2 performance is considerably less terrible
Some GPUs get more than double the frames since launch
Feature
Manor Lords performs fine on Steam Deck – it’s the controls you’ll want to watch out for
Contort your thumbs now, my lord
Feature
Manor Lords’ early access launch is built on solid technical ground, mostly
Mind your manors with this performance and settings guide
Feature
The best Steam Deck docks
Give your Steam Deck some mouse 'n' keyboard comfort with the best docks we’ve tested
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The best Steam Deck cases
Protect your precious Steam Deck with a hardened sleeve or carry case upgrade
Feature
A year on, the RTX 4050’s appeal has grown – but better laptop GPUs loom
DLSS 3 lets this entry-level mobile chip do what the Steam Deck can’t. Is that enough?
News
Science reveals some people might just be better at Fortnite because they see in a higher FPS
While others are experiencing life at 35FPS and below
Feature
The 30 best Steam Deck games
Thousands of PC games are playable on the Steam Deck - here are some great ones to try
Feature
Horizon Forbidden West makes a fine Steam Deck game, if you can make room for it
West laid plans