Valve’s Steam Deck is more than just another handheld gaming system — it’s a palm-size PC that can do a lot of what your desktop or laptop can. Kind of.
Out of the box, the Steam Deck is an interesting but limited handheld gaming platform. To take advantage of its sometimes hidden features, from a highly functional Linux desktop mode to support for many non-Steam gaming platforms, adding some accessories helps.
I’ve definitely spent a good amount of my time to date with the Steam Deck using the device on a stand, with a wireless keyboard and mouse. I’ve spent less time connected to an external display, but I’ve also already ditched my first 256GB microSD card for a larger 512GB version.
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These are some of my current suggestions for the best Steam Deck accessories — if you’re into 3D printing, be sure to scroll to the end.