Valve’s new portable console, the Steam Deck (not to be confused with Elgato’s Stream Deck), officially launched on Friday. If you preordered early, you should have yours in hand starting this week, Valve tells WIRED. You’ll likely find it’s not the easiest device to navigate, as it has lots of settings and customization options and doesn’t come with any instructions. We’re here to help.
First announced on July 15 last year, Valve’s Steam Deck was originally set to release before the 2021 holiday season, but with the ongoing supply chain issues, that got pushed back.
There are two big software differences that set the Steam Deck apart from other consoles. The first is the sheer number of games you can play on it, thanks to Valve’s Steam game marketplace, which is preloaded onto the Steam Deck OS—although most of these games were not designed with a 7-inch…
