Question Steam Deck question

[SHR-51]

I'm thinking about buying one, so I wanted to clear up some questions I've been having about it. Hopefully, someone who owns a Steam Deck can help me out with these.

1. Do I have access to my whole Steam library from the Deck? No limitations?
2. If a game is officially Steam Deck verified, what does that actually mean compared to one that isn't?
3. How good are the controls and can I connect a keyboard? (Bluetooth or USB)
4. How good is battery life when playing something akin to Stardew Valley for example?

 

[Colif]

1. Do I have access to my whole Steam library from the Deck? No limitations?

Once you've logged into Steam Deck, your entire Steam Library shows up, just like any other PC. As for entire library working, you can check library compatibility on link below:

Steam Deck™

Steam Deck™ is the most powerful, full-featured gaming handheld in the world.

store.steampowered.com

2. If a game is officially Steam Deck verified, what does that actually mean compared to one that isn't?

steam staff has looked into the game and verified it can run on the steam deck
Obviously, if it isn't verified, they haven't looked at game.

3. How good are the controls and can I connect a keyboard? (Bluetooth or USB)

I don't actually have one so can't answer 1st part but

How to Connect a Mouse and Keyboard to Steam Deck

You can connect a mouse and keyboard to a Steam Deck via USB, or pair them via Bluetooth in gaming mode or desktop mode.

www.lifewire.com

4. How good is battery life when playing something akin to Stardew Valley for example?

Average playtime of most games is between 2-8 hours. I have to think its dependant on graphic levels. One person got 7.5 hours out of one charge playing Stardew Valley - link

How to make the most of your Steam Deck's battery life

Learn how to optimize the battery life of both the OLED and LCD Steam Decks, and how long you can expect them to run.

www.androidauthority.com

 

[SHR-51]

Thank you for the answers, this helps!

 

[neogunhero]

I read that the OLED version has better battery life and faster input response, so it may be worth checking out that model as well.

 

[SHR-51]

I read that the OLED version has better battery life and faster input response, so it may be worth checking out that model as well.

From what I'm hearing, the OLED is the only one you should be considering at this point anyway. But it is somewhat pricier, to be sure.

 

[Colif]

Steam Deck OLED vs Steam Deck LCD: what's inside

We've cracked open both the new Steam Deck OLED and its OG LCD version to see what's change. Spoiler, it's a lot.

www.pcgamer.com

Oled base model has more storage and faster refresh rate, slightly bigger battery
lcd version max storage is minimum the Oled comes with - 512gb nvme