Valve is doing another discount for the Steam Deck, however this one brings it to its all-time lowest worth at as much as 20% off. The deal began a couple of days in the past (h/t to our reader Geoff Web page who reminded us about this over e-mail), however continues to be legitimate till September twenty first. That is additionally relevant to purchases from Valve’s associate for Japan and extra at Komodo. Valve is celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Steam storefront and platform, and now is a superb time to seize the hand held when you haven’t already. In case you’re inquisitive about the way it has modifications since launch learn Jared’s ideas of it from day one right here and my ideas on it a yr later right here. The costs will differ relying on the common worth in your nation, and you may view all of the reductions here. I exploit my Steam Deck each day, and simply put it into sleep mode whereas taking a break from Lies of P to write down this information story. Alongside this low cost, there’s some excellent news for current and upcoming Steam Deck homeowners. Valve pushed SteamOS 3.5 into the preview channel.
This replace is huge with display screen shade modifications, HDR and VRR assist for exterior shows, up to date graphics drivers, efficiency enhancements, sleep mode enhancements, and extra. The whole lot included is talked about here. I can’t be making an attempt it whereas in preview, however I’m tempted to get it as soon as it hits the beta channel. Hopefully this one makes it out to the steady channel earlier than the vacations. When you have a Steam Deck and are in search of some new video games or the most effective video games in particular genres, head over to our Steam Deck class for critiques, information, interviews, options, and extra right here. This month may be very busy on the PC and console facet for sport releases, and I’m hoping to cowl extra like with Mortal Kombat 1, the most effective new indie video games, Starfield, and extra. Need us to cowl one thing particular on Steam Deck? Tell us within the feedback.