5 Hidden Features Every Steam Deck User Needs To Know

5 Hidden Features Every Steam Deck User Needs To Know

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Key Points:

  • The Steam Deck is a versatile portable PC gaming device that functions as a compact PC with its own OS, offering features beyond just running games, such as customizable controller buttons and external device connections.
  • To protect the OLED screen from burn-in during long game downloads, users can switch to desktop mode, where the screen will turn off while downloads continue in the background.
  • For games without optimized controller layouts, holding the Steam button enables the right trackpad to act as a mouse cursor, allowing easier navigation in menus and software that don’t natively support controller input.
  • Screen brightness can be adjusted quickly by holding the Steam button and moving the left control stick up or down, providing a simpler alternative to navigating through quick settings menus.
  • The Steam Deck