The Steam Deck Podcast
Join Pete and Steve every week as we discuss everything about Valve's powerhouse handheld, the Steam Deck. You can expect news, reviews, tips and tricks to get the most of your Steam Deck and keep up to date with what's new.
Is It Time For a Steam Console?
Max and Steve discuss whether it's time Valve made a Steam Console with the news that the next gen Xbox may just be a PC in disguise.
Steam Next Fest Picks and Valve Cloud Streaming | Steam Deck Podcast 150
Max shares some of his Steam Next Fest picks and Steve and Max ponder whether Valve should get into cloud streaming.
The Mystery DDOS That Took Down Steam (AND MORE) | Steam Deck Podcast 149
Pete is back to join Max and Steve this week, and the trio discuss the mystery DDOS that took down a bunch of gaming services… But who was behind it?
Xbox Game Pass is Now the WORST Deal in Gaming | Steam Deck Podcast 148
With the Xbox Ally X costing $999 and Game Pass now coming in at an eye-watering $360 a year, Steve and Max wonder whether it's even worth it or if you should just stick to Steam Sales.
NATIVE Linux Games vs. Proton, Silksong Impressions, Stardew 1.6 Update | Steam Deck Podcast 147
Steve and Max discuss native linux games vs Proton and whether it's the future of gaming on SteamOS. Max shares impressions of Silksong, and Steve is back into Stardew Valley after the 1.6 update.
Valve FREMONT is the Steam Box We've Been Waiting For | Steam Deck Podcast 146
This week saw a mysterious new device called Valve Fremont show up on GeekBench, quickly followed up with some additional information from SadlyItsBradley on X.
The SDP crew break it all down and share their thoughts on this mystery new device.
How to OPTIMIZE Your Games on Deck | Steam Deck Podcast 145
Steve and Max share their tips on how best to optimize games to run on your Steam Deck.
Valve and Mastercard Are at WAR Over NSFW Games | Steam Deck Podcast 144
In the week where Valve was forced to delist thousands of NSFW games from Steam, Mastercard has been accused of lying over forcing their hand… But who is really telling the truth, what's going on, and what is the solution?
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Valve pushes back after Mastercard denies quashing adult content on game platforms - Game Developerhttps://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/valve-pushes-back-after-mastercard-denies-quashing-adult-content-on-game-platformsThousands of games have been censored from major platforms, with LGBTQIA+ creators caught in the crossfire - The Conversationhttps://theconversation.com/thousands-of-games-have-been-censored-from-major-platforms-with-lgbtqia-creators-caught-in-the-crossfire-262040Adult video games removed from Steam after campaign - ABC Ne...
Steam Box, Steam Deck 2 and Lenovo Legion Go 2 LEAKED | Steam Deck Podcast 143
Steve and Max discuss the rumoured Steam Box, Steam Deck 2 specs, and Lenovo Legion Go 2 leak.
Steam Deck 2 a Big Upgrade?: https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/steam-deck-2-rumored-to-be-in-the-works-and-it-may-arrive-with-a-massive-amd-apu-upgradeLenovo Legion Go 2 Prototype Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcRcM8CxgO0NATIVE PC Game Pass on Steam Deck! | Steam Deck Podcast 142
Battle.net quietly added more Game Pass games to its platform this week, which means that we now have access to it NATIVELY on Deck when installed via Lutris or something like NonSteamLaunchers.Max and Steve have tried it out and share their thoughts on what this means for the future of Game Pass on Steam Deck.
Cyberpunk TESTED… Is Steam Deck in TROUBLE? | Steam Deck Podcast 140
Max and Steve are back to discuss @DigitalFoundry 's latest deep dive into with Steam Deck vs. Switch 2 and whether the Deck is being out-powered by Nintendo's new handheld when playing CyberPunk 2077.Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2025-switch-2-vs-steam-deck-the-cyberpunk-2077-face-off00:00:00 - Intro00:02:30 - Deck vs. Switch 2 - Cyberpunk 207700:30:00 - Lossless Scaling Coming to Linux
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Our Favorite Hidden Gems of Steam Summer Sale 2025 | Steam Deck Podcast 140
On this week’s episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, Pete & Max discuss which Steam Summer Sale games are worth your time - with a little guidance from our Discord community.
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Steam Has Already WON the Handheld PC War
Has Microsoft let the fox in the hen house by incorporating Steam games into the Xbox App on Windows? Or does it really matter when Valve is playing a different game?
Pete, Steve, and Max discuss the new Steam integration, when we can expect to see that in handhelds, what it means for SteamOS and… Has steam already won this war?
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Breaking Down the $3000 STEAM DECK PROTOTYPE! | Steam Deck Podcast 138
On this week’s episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we’re talking about Bringus Studios’ breakdown of the $3000 Steam Deck Prototype!
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Does the Deck Finally Have Competition From ROG XBOX ALLY?
This week saw the "surprise" reveal of Xbox's newest hardware in the form of a collaboration with ROG and the unveiling of the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X.Pete and Steve share their thoughts on Steam Deck's latest competition and whether the new "Xbox experience for Handheld" is enough for Microsoft to fight off the threat from SteamOS.
Is NVIDIA About to Launch a Steam Deck KILLER with DELL?
This week Pete and Steve discuss the rumour that Valve is set to launch their "Deckard" headset in 2026 and whether we can expect the Ibex controller THIS YEAR! Nvidia is also set to release their own APU as a collab with Mediatek and Dell is expected to have exclusive access for a secret Alienware product.
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00:00:00 - Intro00:01:42 - Deckard Coming in 2026?00:29:32 - Nvidia Set to Launch APU with Mediatek
Native GeForce Now on Steam Deck is HERE | Steam Deck Podcast 135
On this week’s episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we're talking about Nvidia's new native app for GeForce Now and whether it lives up to the hype, as well our thoughts on the SteamOS version of the Lenovo Leigon Go S.
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MSI Claw A8 Looks like a Truly Next-Gen Handheld PC | Steam Deck Podcast 134
On this week’s episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we’re talking about the MSI Claw A8's reveal and the rumor that Microsoft wants to bring Steam to Xbox.
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MSI's Claw A8 is the first gaming handheld with AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme | PCWorldMSI Claw A8 gaming handheld features AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and 24GB RAM - VideoCardz.comhttps://www.resetera.com/threads/extas1s-next-xbox-es-will-be-windows-based-will-include-steam-egs-full-xbox-library-emulation-and-bc-gp-still-strategic-new-tiers-prices.1192716/LINKS
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This SteamOS Compatibility Feature Paves Way for Non-Deck Devices | Steam Deck Podcast 133
On this week’s episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we’re talking about SteamOS compatibility, a new battery saving feature come to SteamOS, the trouble with Doom The Dark Ages on Deck & break down the alleged Steam Leaks that made headlines this week.
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Leaked ROG Ally 2 Specs Show MAJOR Upgrade | Steam Deck Podcast 132
On this week’s episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we’re talking about the ROG Ally 2, Xbox’s project Kennan, and what they mean for Steam Deck 2!
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Will Valve Have to Raise the Price of the Steam Deck? | Steam Deck Podcast 131
On this week’s episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we’re talking about the cost of gaming in 2025. Are Steam Deck owners immune to the price increases that have been happening in the console space this year, or will we all be paying more sooner or later?
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Is PlayStation Planning to Copy Steam Deck? | Steam Deck Podcast 130
On this week’s episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we’re talking about… The PlayStation 6? Well, more accurately the rumors of a handheld PlayStation that sounds surprisingly similar to the Steam Deck.
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https://www.techpowerup.com/331346/playstation-6-chipset-design-finalized-says-tipster-predicts-console-launch-in-2027https://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1jywrgn/kepler_says_the_portable_ps6_is_a_15w_soc_on_3nm/https://www.techpowerup.com/335510/sony-reportedly-prepping-playstation-6-portable-with-40-cu-chipset-designhttps://www.reddit.com/r/GamingLeaksAndRumours/comments/1jzjjef/kepler_clarifies_that_the_portable_ps6_can/LINKS
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How to Tackle Your Steam Backlog | Steam Deck Podcast 129
On this week’s episode of The Steam Deck Podcast, we’re talking about your ever growing Steam Library. How many of your games have you actually played? How many are just for looking at? And what can we all do to reduce our backlogs?
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Did Valve’s “Steam Box” Prototype Leak?? | Steam Deck Podcast 128
Steve and Max discuss Youtuber Bringus Studios' acquisition of a prototype that was only ever seen once in the “final hours of Half Life Alyx” documentary - could this be the famed Steam Box?
Credit to Bringus StudiosCheck out his content here: https://www.youtube.com/@BringusStudiosHis Steambox Prototype video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eWlN_uiMIc&tHis Steam Controller Prototype videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M-JKF0x8kcArs Technica Steam Controller announcement article: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2013/09/valve-unveils-touchpadtouchscreen-enabled-steam-controller-for-living-room/
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Should I Sell My Steam Deck to Buy a Switch 2? | Steam Deck Podcast 127
Discord member Armo writes in to ask: "Should I Sell My Steam Deck to Buy a Switch 2?"
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Should You Buy a Steam Deck Instead of Building a Desktop PC? | Steam Deck Podcast 126
The PC market is currently an absolute mess, but does this mean you should avoid building a high power desktop and instead opt for a handheld PC like the Steam Deck?
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SteamOS 3.7.0 Begins Support for Non-Steam Decks & MORE | Steam Deck Podcast 125
Pete & Steve discuss SteamOS 3.7.0's Preview build which, among other things, has the first signs of support for non-Steam Deck handheld PCs.
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Xbox's Plan To Take on Steam Deck | Steam Deck Podcast 124
A new set of reports claims that Xbox and ASUS are partnering on a new Xbox-Branded Handheld to take on SteamOS & The Steam Deck.
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Play ANY Xbox 360 Game Natively On Steam Deck | Steam Deck Podcast 123
XenonRecomp can convert an Xbox 360 game into a C++ executable that can be played natively on Steam Deck or PC - could these tools be the future of emulation?
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The Future of AAA Gaming on Steam Deck | Steam Deck Podcast 122
Pete & Steve discuss the limitations of recent AAA Games on Steam Deck and what it means for AAA gaming on Steam Deck moving forward.
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Valve Accidentally Allows MALWARE on Steam | Steam Deck Podcast 121
Valve accidentally allowed a free-to-play game called PirateFi on Steam that infects users with malware that steals browser cookies, enabling the program's creator to hijack user accounts.
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The WILDEST Places People Play Steam Deck | Steam Deck Podcast 120
The boys discuss the weirdest ways people use their Deck and the WILDEST places people play Steam Deck.
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Bloodbourne on Steam Deck? | Steam Deck Podcast 119
The boys answer a follow-up question from last week's show, HDR changes in the latest Steam beta update, Valve's new policy on Early Access games AND Max's incredible journey to play Bloodbourne on Steam Deck.
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Steam Deck Frame Generation Mod Unlocks 90 FPS on Steam Deck! | Steam Deck Podcast 118
Decky's new Framegen plugin brings FSR 3 frame generation to more games and unlocks 90 FPS on Steam Deck in games like Black Myth Wukong, Witcher 3, and Final Fantasy XVI!
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Is Nintendo Switch 2 a Steam Deck Killer? | Steam Deck Podcast 117
What does the upcoming release of Nintendo Switch 2 mean for the Steam Deck and other handheld PCs like it?
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2025 is the Year of SteamOS! | Steam Deck Podcast 116
The Legion Go S - Powered by SteamOS is the first officially licensed third-party handheld powered by SteamOS - is 2025 finally the year we see SteamOS break out?
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Steam Deck Gift Guide 2024! | Steam Deck Podcast 115
In our last show of the year, the boys discuss Refurbished OLED Steam Decks & their picks for our Steam Deck Gift Guide 2024!
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Music by Adhesive WombatIs Codename "Fremont" a New Steam Machine? | Steam Deck Podcast 114
A new SteamOS based device codenamed "Fremont" may be pointing to a new generation of Steam Machines. PLUS - Valve has updated their brand guidelines with a few new logos, including one that advertises hardware "Powered by SteamOS" - could this mean a general release is FINALLY around the corner?
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Valve seems to have accidentally leaked the design for their Steam Controller 2 (code named Ibex) as well as their "Roy" controller in the latest beta for Steam VR drivers. We also share our picks for the 2024 Steam Awards and pick-ups in the Autumn Sale https://x.com/SadlyItsBradley/status/1861543924470251771 https://x.com/cucumberworks/status/1861992020715450404 State of Steam Deck Survey: https://overkill.wtf/the-state-of-steam-deck-2024-survey/ Make sure to subscribe to our channel so you never miss a single episode of the Steam Deck Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkBCUho-tlL5IDx6YSd49rQ?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LINKS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get in...
STEAM CONTROLLER 2 IS COMING! | Steam Deck Podcast 112
Valve has changed the rules around Season Passes on Steam & more and more evidence is piling up that points to a STEAM CONTROLLER 2!
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