The Deck runs Linux, which eliminates most worries about Windows compatibility.

This means I can more easily give each title my full, proper attention.

This means installing mods in certain games is fairly easy as long as you knowhow to navigate Linux.

Person’s hands holding the Steam Deck and playing a game, with a fireplace in the background.

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And then there are all the emulators that Steam Deck owners have access to.

The Steam Deck’s seamless progress tracking and direct integration with Valve’s own software is what sold me.

It’s not eventhe most powerful handheld on the market.

Person playing video game on Valve Steam Deck.

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Don’t be limited to Valve’s handheld if you’re curious.

Enable Steam Cloud Toggle in the Steam settings window.

The Steam library accessed on a Steam Deck.

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