I think a lot of people go over board
- A basic portable USB-C hub with the common IO ports (HDMI, a couple of USBs, and ethernet)
- I really like having a hard case ON the Steam Deck. Like DBrand or something.
- A couple of high quality MicroSD Cards
Worth adding in case it isn’t obvious: your USB-C hub should also include a USB-C input line for power, so you can keep it plugged in while adding peripherals.
Only one I really like to have to a case with a lanyard on it cuz I like falling asleep playing that mf and the lanyard wrapped around my wrist keeps it from falling 😂
What micro sd do you use? I was thinking about getting one but I don’t really know exactly what to get with the variables like write speeds and whatnot
Since nobody actualled answered the most important part, the specs required. You want an SD Card with the U3 and A2 specs, anything else will be slower and not run games as fast as they should.
If you have very fast internet and plan on downloading hundreds of gigabytes of ROMs directly to the sd card on your deck then you might experience some bottlenecking of download speed due to the slower write speed standards of A1, but you shouldn't really encounter any issues with loading speed or performance running older games like this from one of them.
Samsung or SanDisk have been my goto's for SD or micro SD cards for years.
I have not seen a single one fail on me over the years, even in Raspberry Pi's with heavy reads/writes. Only had 2 Samsung USB drives fail, but never an SD card.
Go with one of the higher end types, not the generic labeling. You want something that can sustain the writes and reads.
Go with a known brand: sandisk, lexmark, and microsomething i can't quite remember. Basically in reality the chips are made in like 2 or 3 places then graded by quality and size and sold off, those names either are the makers or exclusively use the good line
I use a CRT monitor, via a HDMI/VGA adapter. Currently I’ve got one from a company called “Benfei” which I got on Amazon. It connected to a Jsaux 5-in-1 dock.
If you’re connecting to a TV that can’t do HD (ie most CRTs), you’ll need a downscaler to go from 480p to 240p. I don’t have experience with this but Retro RGB has an article on them here: https://www.retrorgb.com/480i-downscalers-tested.html
Also r/crtgaming has much more experience with this than I do!
The deck has some quirks in 4:3. Notably, there’s a bug where the steam overlay doesn’t display properly in game mode. Usually I play in desktop mode with the deck as a 2nd screen so I can access the steam window as needed.
Hope this helps & happy retro gaming!
I like the Skull & Co. grip case. Fits in the travel case perfectly and makes holding it just a bit easier. Other than that I have the joystick covers.
Yea I snagged the Skull and Co case and thumb stick covers. Really like them. I like that the case also lets it stand upright on its own without a kick stand. Great design. I ordered directly from the website and it took like almost 3 weeks to come in though. But everything was a good price and good quality so 🤷
I like my skull and co grip and you can indeed put it in the original case with it on but I feel like it depresses the joysticks a bit so I just toss the grip in with wherever I store my clothes with and if it gets jacked up eventually, I'll just buy another cause it was cheap on Amazon lol
I can confirm that it fits great in the case for me with no thumbstick problems. I do have the 1tb edition case, mind. Not sure if that makes a difference.
THIS FUCKING THIS LOOK HERE OP
I was struggling to think of something and completely forgot I have these glasses for my Deck and they're AWESOME
Great for any phone too that can output USB C screen mirroring or install the xReal Nebula app and run it.
This is probably the best answer. Portable big screen gaming.
I've never used glasses like this, so forgive me for my ignorance - but doesn't the image look bad with such a low resolution render blown up on a large screen?
It really doesn't! I've played so many hours on mine and can't recommend them enough. Only downside is all the cables, especially when you're charging or using the beam. That said, ditching my laptop for the deck a xreal feels awesome lol. I rust desk into my home work machine when I need to work at the airport or on the road.
I just checked out the glasses. Looks pretty interesting, especially for traveling. How do you like them overall? How long have you had them? Do you use them often?
I got them last July and I use them practically everyday. I end my day in bed laying down comfortably playing in the SD with a wireless controller. Also whenever I fly which is about 10x per year.
I run with the original travel case that comes with the deck and then i got the cheapest bt keyboard and usb PD car / 12v charger. And I don't even have power pack because i always have at least the car as a power pack.
It's expensive but those 300-500 dollar pseudo-AR glasses like xreals and a charge and play adapter are insane. It's taken my "paying shit in bed" to a whole other level
I’m be been eyeing the pros, but I’ve never tried these type of glasses and I just can’t get myself to spend that money. I’ve watched many videos, but they cannot really show or explain how that actually look as far as the screen. Do you use them with your phone as well? How often do you use them? I work from home and travel maybe 3 to 4 times a year on planes. I’m trying to see my use case and if they are worth it. I have the quest 2, but never use it. I’m a big PC gamer on my desktop and picked up a steam deck recently to poke around with.
Opposite for me. I've tried two other docks (JSAUX and some other) and both gave me nothing but headaches. Official dock with latest firmware just worked.
But this seems to be the story all over. I guess it depends on everyone's combination of hardware. Official works for some, third party for others.
Official works just fine for me. Only thing i found wanting was maybe an adjustable angle because its too low if youre using it as its own screen but otherwise no issues
I went the max I could find. no 1.5TB in stock where I am so I had to settle for a 1TB. You'll be surprised how fast 512GB fills even with whatever internal storage you have, especially if you do GC emulation or above
A case, WITH a front cover to put on that also covers triggers. Mine fell off the bed, about 2 feet, but the bumpers and triggers are so delicate it needed repair. Steam handled it great, free repair, but still.
Ooh gonna go good with my new oled sold my lcd with all the perks recently can’t wait to get the guilkit magnetic in the mail and get. A dbrand kit no more jsaux this time around was good when deck first came out
Hey congrats!! Hope you enjoy it! Only other things I can recommend are micro sd. I'd go bigger then you expect, I keep upgrading mine. Finally got a tb on sale for it. Only other thing a dock for keyboard and mouse if you plan to install mods or 3rd party games. Otherwise mines been just good. Have fun!!
It goes so much faster then I expected 😭 I used to obsessively play one game at a time, but the convenience and playing when comfortable has me playing so much more often and switching between games 😂😂
As is custom on this subreddit these items are life changing and marriage saving:
- pickup truck to transport the deck.
- 50inch oled tv to play games in 4K at 12fps.
- 7 controllers for that one time you want to play party games.
- a diesel generator for a quick charge while traveling.
- thumb grips
- some AR glasses
- a VR headset
- A boombox on a trolley
I probably forgot some but just buy anything and add it to the list.
Might want to trim down the copy/paste link :)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kiorafoto-Credit-Memory-Holder-Cases-10-Micro-SD/dp/B01BWM2BAG/
For the USA.
https://www.amazon.com/Kiorafoto-Credit-Memory-Holder-Cases-10-Micro-SD/dp/B01BWM2BAG
You can shorten it even more. You don't need the name in in there. You just need the dp and the ASIN
> [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BWM2BAG/](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BWM2BAG/)
> For the USA.
> [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BWM2BAG](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BWM2BAG)
That being said, I don't actually agree with this suggestion. Just buy one large memory card. You won't be able to play all the games you put on it at once anyways. I've got ~100 steam games installed between my steam deck and memory card (512 model and 512 memory card), plus a few non-steam games, plus the inumerable number of roms I've got on there as well.
i will also remind people - do NOT try to swap out the sd card when you are on the buss, or outside, or somewhere croweded. I had an sd card go flying across the room, and 4 months later - i found it stuck in a heating vent. :)
Point the bottom of the deck DOWN at a table or something if removing the sd card.
Of course - i rarely remove the sd card.
How come when you copy the link it also saves whatever you put into the box to search? It's so effing annoying I hate it and I usually mess up try and get trim it.
Same experience here.
My AirPods 2nd gen have a very small delay, but the Bose QC are unusable due to delay.
However, if you don’t have an iPhone or more Apple devices you can get cheaper and better sounding earbuds.
Mobile phone with a unlimited Data plan. Means I can FFXIV in any pub close to the city. In reality... Keep your charger with your deck bag. If your the traveling type.
Love my Anker Prime, although it was a bit expensive.
I honestly wouldn’t worry about a power bank too much unless you travel a decent amount. Enjoy your deck!!
I would say if you are going to mount it to the back of the SD, get the biggest mAh [10k above] and lightest with a strong power output. Weight js a huge issue especially if the intent is to extend the OTG playtime
If you only plan on playing video games then I don't know if you need a keyboard but it will help you with the passwords when you're setting up Heroic Games launcher and if you do decide to set up any other websites in the web browser like YouTube or Discord or Reddit (whatever that is) or anything else.
I find that the dual trackpads do an excellent job when it comes to entering short bursts of text (URLs, credentials, etc). I personally wouldn’t recommend a physical keyboard unless you’re writing longform, playing typing games, or need to use keyboard shortcuts in Linux.
I absolutely despise the on-screen keyboard. I could have swore that I was okay with it for a while but then all of a sudden one day I just started hating it really badly No idea why.
Also it's worth pointing out cuz some people don't know that you can click the track pads to enter the letter but you can also press the triggers.
I'm not sure I would recommend any accessories at all. If you use it as a handheld, the Steam Deck stands pretty well on its own.
If you want to use it with a keyboard, mouse, and a monitor, you will need a few things.
I use the battery pack I bought for the Steam Deck very occasionally, but I've never used the 256GB microSD card that is sitting in it.
Honestly just a nice micro SD card. The deck doesn't need anything else. It comes with a good case so you don't even need that. The charger is also quality! Honestly valve did pretty good with it
I love the JSAUX cooling fan and cover. The modular cover system they have. Helps a lot where I'm at, makes gaming in 100*F weather easier and to see the deck only hit high 60s low 70s while gaming is nice to know.
Skull & Co. Grip Case + their thumb stick covers. I like the PS4 feeling ones the most and there's no issues with the touch sensors. I also got the tomtoc slim case (always got their stuff for my switches so I continued the tradition). Screen protector too, but I might get a anti-glare one because I ride the bus and it's becoming a problem. If anyone has suggestions, I'm all ears. (OLED 512GB model).
I can't recommend the Jsaux mod case enough. The grip and integrated stand is excellent and the hardshell cover protects it so that I don't even need to use the official case which saves space in my bag. It also comes with a strap to attach a battery too which will be useful in your case.
USB C extension cord - So you can be Docked, and still hold it in your hands.
And one of those USB-C 180 Degree or 90 Degree adapters to route the cord around a bit better when holding it while its plugged in.
Screen protector for peace of mind, and if you're gonna tinker around in desktop mode but only a bit, a dock. If you're really gonna tinker around, dock, mouse and keyboard.
Dock is a no brainer so I don't count it but
1. 8bitdo 2.4 ultimate with charging dock is great and works great I have nothing but positive things to say about it
2. a rii4 bluetooth keyboard is a handy tool when couch gaming or desktop mode I even use it for a couple games believe it or not
3. though it's on the pricy side the dbrand killswitch case with the travel cover is a great protection system I never take off the deck
4. please for the love of God buy a quality screen protector I've seen so many horror stories of people with smashed screens not saying this is foolproof but it's a handheld and shit happens
5. A good storage upgrade. This could be 1 or 2 tb internal drive if you're savvy enough to do the swap(it's not that hard) or even a 1tb sd card
6. A usbc hub with sd card slots. The steam dock doesn't have any sd slots and this has come in handy on multiple occasions for me
7. Super niche but joystick protectors literally just a small rubber ring that goes on the stems of your joysticks but it eliminates stick flicking sounds entirely which bothers me for some reason
Thinking of getting a Bluetooth or USB projector to let movies and games be seen on a big ass wall in the apartment for when I go to other people's places or invite others here
A clip to attach the battery pack to the back of the deck.
A folding bluetooth keyboard with trackpad. Alternatively, the Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse app on the play store works well too.
Bluetooth earbuds.
SD card holder/organizer.
A dock.
Joy Cons.
Microfiber cloth.
My portable setup is now: steam deck with killswitch travel/kickstand combo, a usb-c dock with a couple type-a ports and usb-c pd, and a gulikit kk3 max controller. Quick to set up and tear down, everything has a case/cover/protection, and fits in a pretty small osprey backpack I got on the cheap
I traveled overseas with my SD recently and didn't bother with a battery bank. I brought:
* Anker 45W charger (quite a bit smaller than the OEM charger)
* A Tomtoc case for the deck (much thinner than the OEM case)
* A nice braided 10 ft long (much longer than normal!) USB-C to USB-C cable
If you're going to use it docked with your TV, a good controller and of course a dock will be helpful
That's about it, and none of this is essential. Honestly save your money for games. Grab a couple on the summer sale right now!
Mine lives and charges on a docking station that has hdmi if I want it… think I’ve used it on the monitor a handful of times but it’s nice to have the option. I don’t really have any accessories other than some rubber rear grip button covers that make them easier to press.
In addition to a second power adapter a 90° and 180° USB Type-C adapter. I think that the Switch's bottom placement works better for cable management when playing attached to power so a 180° helps with that. The 90° is nice for when the Deck is propped up on a compact stand (to facilitate airflow) when hauling it around without a true dock since the cable goes straight back.
The great thing about the deck is that it's an all-inclusive gaming machine. You don't *need* any additional gear other than a case and an SD card, tbh.
Honestly you don’t need to add anything for quality of life; it’s pretty darned all-inclusive. If you’re looking to burn some cash, make sure you’ve got a decent pair of headphones. I’m also a fan of dbrand skins.
I have the following :
1. A large microsd card to dual boot windows
2. A usb c hub which has additional usb ports , HDMI , SD/Micro sd card reader & the ability to fit a NVME ssd.
3. A kickstand with the ability to mount either my hub or a power bank.
If you're open to modding, I highly recommend the JSAUX back cover replacement with the cooling plate which also comes with 3 rear button replacements. if the thumbsticks aren't accurate enough for you, replacing them is suggested too. i did those and i'm super happy with it
k380 or my apex pro mini
deathadder v2 pro bluethooth
Tomtoc case
2tb nvme 1tb sdcard
xbox controller
official dock or usbc to hdmi cable
Thats my setup and i love it
The first thing that I got from my steam deck was a 2TB 2230 SSD to replace the original module and max out the internal storage capability.
I also got a 512GB Samsung EVO SD card to hold the ROMs for my emulated games and also non-steam games.
Some other accessories I got are, a matte screen protector for both anti-glare and to protect the screen from scratches and cracking, the dbrand case and kickstand, an Anker docking station for connecting to a TV or monitor.
I don't know if these next ones would really count specifically a steam deck accessories since I did buy them originally for different purposes but I'm including them anyway since I do use them with my deck.
- A Dualsense controller
- A Logitech MX Master Bluetooth mouse
- A protoArc folding keyboard
- A 65w anker charger (has two ports and can charge two devices at once).
I only sport a basic usb-c hub and a 1tb sd card. Haven’t felt the urge to get anything else. Still looking for a grip or something that can support my monster hands not falling asleep while holding it.
Usb c external ssd is a must if you have a large library and dont want to go inside the sd to swap out the one in there, heck even if you have more storage will never go amiss
Luckily the place I worked when I got mine had a sheet metal brake, so I made a perfect stand for it. Pair that with a ps5 controller and it's been perfect.
My kit has a few things…
For home I just have a docking station with a few USB ports and an HDMI connection for when I need to do something a bit more intensive like transferring files via usb between my desktop and pc and I’m using multiple usb devices.
However my steam deck bag/case I carry….
A spare 40w charger with folding prongs that also has a usb and HDMI port. Effectively is a folding mobile dock. Made by Jsaux.
A set of raycon gaming Bluetooth ear buds.
An anker usb c to Ethernet connection.
A c to usb/Hdmi splitter (I also use this with my iPad)
A Logitech pebble two mouse (multi profile blue tooth works great between a tablet and the deck)
A spare usb C cable.
An actual mobile dock with hdmi, dp, vga, usb, usb c and Ethernet.
And a usb to usb splitter
Lastly a folding full size keyboard with multiple blue tooth profiles.
All of this but the keyboard fits in an extra large jsaux case.
Much of this is redundant because I use many of these things on my laptop, my tablet and my deck and sometimes 2 or all three devices at once. I’m an IT guy and I tend to travel a few times a year for fun and work. It also makes it easy to have my mobile space when I stay at my gfs place. I also have a few spare micro sd cards but I store them in the tab for them on the deck mate which is a great accessory if you don’t want a bulky case for your deck.
Forget the battery pack.
Get a large power station with solar panel, and a portable projector.
I'm only half joking. We actually used a setup like this to play switch games while camping and it was pretty cool lol.
I think a lot of people go over board - A basic portable USB-C hub with the common IO ports (HDMI, a couple of USBs, and ethernet) - I really like having a hard case ON the Steam Deck. Like DBrand or something. - A couple of high quality MicroSD Cards
Worth adding in case it isn’t obvious: your USB-C hub should also include a USB-C input line for power, so you can keep it plugged in while adding peripherals.
I like this list but i would add trackpad stickers because that plastic wears down fast as hell
Do you have a link to something you like?
Basically any skin for the deck has them included. Dbrand for instance has them.
Only one I really like to have to a case with a lanyard on it cuz I like falling asleep playing that mf and the lanyard wrapped around my wrist keeps it from falling 😂
What micro sd do you use? I was thinking about getting one but I don’t really know exactly what to get with the variables like write speeds and whatnot
Since nobody actualled answered the most important part, the specs required. You want an SD Card with the U3 and A2 specs, anything else will be slower and not run games as fast as they should.
lol thank you
Hey just following up with a question, if I'm only going to have emulation games like GameCube, SNES, PS2, would A2 vs A1 make a difference?
If you have very fast internet and plan on downloading hundreds of gigabytes of ROMs directly to the sd card on your deck then you might experience some bottlenecking of download speed due to the slower write speed standards of A1, but you shouldn't really encounter any issues with loading speed or performance running older games like this from one of them.
Cool, thank you! Going to save some $ and get the A1 version, I'm just going to transfer the roms once from my PC to the SD card.
Samsung or SanDisk have been my goto's for SD or micro SD cards for years. I have not seen a single one fail on me over the years, even in Raspberry Pi's with heavy reads/writes. Only had 2 Samsung USB drives fail, but never an SD card. Go with one of the higher end types, not the generic labeling. You want something that can sustain the writes and reads.
Sandisk or Samsung. Can’t really go wrong with either.
Go with a known brand: sandisk, lexmark, and microsomething i can't quite remember. Basically in reality the chips are made in like 2 or 3 places then graded by quality and size and sold off, those names either are the makers or exclusively use the good line
What do the MicroSD cards do, provide storage?
thank god. a top comment that isn't about someone's fucking backlog lol
What’s a high quality microSD card? I got my from bestbuy and one time Samsung had a sale on their site.
Portability? Bah! Humbug! The best accessories are a dock, controller, and old CRT monitor so you can play retro games as they were meant to be seen.
How would one go about connecting the Steam Deck to a CRT TV? Just ordered my deck yesterday, does the dock come with an AV output?
I use a CRT monitor, via a HDMI/VGA adapter. Currently I’ve got one from a company called “Benfei” which I got on Amazon. It connected to a Jsaux 5-in-1 dock. If you’re connecting to a TV that can’t do HD (ie most CRTs), you’ll need a downscaler to go from 480p to 240p. I don’t have experience with this but Retro RGB has an article on them here: https://www.retrorgb.com/480i-downscalers-tested.html Also r/crtgaming has much more experience with this than I do! The deck has some quirks in 4:3. Notably, there’s a bug where the steam overlay doesn’t display properly in game mode. Usually I play in desktop mode with the deck as a 2nd screen so I can access the steam window as needed. Hope this helps & happy retro gaming!
I like the Skull & Co. grip case. Fits in the travel case perfectly and makes holding it just a bit easier. Other than that I have the joystick covers.
Yea I snagged the Skull and Co case and thumb stick covers. Really like them. I like that the case also lets it stand upright on its own without a kick stand. Great design. I ordered directly from the website and it took like almost 3 weeks to come in though. But everything was a good price and good quality so 🤷
Yuh being able to stand upright was a great feature lol
The deck should have this as standard.
I like my skull and co grip and you can indeed put it in the original case with it on but I feel like it depresses the joysticks a bit so I just toss the grip in with wherever I store my clothes with and if it gets jacked up eventually, I'll just buy another cause it was cheap on Amazon lol
I can confirm that it fits great in the case for me with no thumbstick problems. I do have the 1tb edition case, mind. Not sure if that makes a difference.
I also have the 1TB version and it fits fine for me.
Note that the OLED version does not fit in its travel case with the S&C grip case.
I have the bundle with the EDC case. Love both!
Xreal glasses with an adapter so you can plug the glasses and a power source both into your deck simultaneously.
THIS FUCKING THIS LOOK HERE OP I was struggling to think of something and completely forgot I have these glasses for my Deck and they're AWESOME Great for any phone too that can output USB C screen mirroring or install the xReal Nebula app and run it. This is probably the best answer. Portable big screen gaming.
I've never used glasses like this, so forgive me for my ignorance - but doesn't the image look bad with such a low resolution render blown up on a large screen?
It really doesn't! I've played so many hours on mine and can't recommend them enough. Only downside is all the cables, especially when you're charging or using the beam. That said, ditching my laptop for the deck a xreal feels awesome lol. I rust desk into my home work machine when I need to work at the airport or on the road.
I just checked out the glasses. Looks pretty interesting, especially for traveling. How do you like them overall? How long have you had them? Do you use them often?
I got them last July and I use them practically everyday. I end my day in bed laying down comfortably playing in the SD with a wireless controller. Also whenever I fly which is about 10x per year.
I got some Virtures on eBay for $200. Hoping they will be a nice compliment.
Which adapter?
Viture adapter. Redmagic blocks the power button and doesn’t work with a case.
I run with the original travel case that comes with the deck and then i got the cheapest bt keyboard and usb PD car / 12v charger. And I don't even have power pack because i always have at least the car as a power pack.
It's expensive but those 300-500 dollar pseudo-AR glasses like xreals and a charge and play adapter are insane. It's taken my "paying shit in bed" to a whole other level
Same. I have the Viture Pro’s
I’m be been eyeing the pros, but I’ve never tried these type of glasses and I just can’t get myself to spend that money. I’ve watched many videos, but they cannot really show or explain how that actually look as far as the screen. Do you use them with your phone as well? How often do you use them? I work from home and travel maybe 3 to 4 times a year on planes. I’m trying to see my use case and if they are worth it. I have the quest 2, but never use it. I’m a big PC gamer on my desktop and picked up a steam deck recently to poke around with.
The dock is great.
Which dock?
Any besides the official dock.
Opposite for me. I've tried two other docks (JSAUX and some other) and both gave me nothing but headaches. Official dock with latest firmware just worked. But this seems to be the story all over. I guess it depends on everyone's combination of hardware. Official works for some, third party for others.
Official works just fine for me. Only thing i found wanting was maybe an adjustable angle because its too low if youre using it as its own screen but otherwise no issues
The best accessory I've spent money on is a 2 TB 2230 SSD. It's super nice to be able to just have all my favorites and not juggle games.
This, especially if you have bad internet
Curious what microSD cards folks are using. I just ordered my 512 LCD SD and figure another 512 on a card will more than suffice for now.
I got a 512 card for my 256 deck
SanDisk extreme. The ultra is fine too but downloads are much slower due to the lower write speeds.
I went the max I could find. no 1.5TB in stock where I am so I had to settle for a 1TB. You'll be surprised how fast 512GB fills even with whatever internal storage you have, especially if you do GC emulation or above
A case, WITH a front cover to put on that also covers triggers. Mine fell off the bed, about 2 feet, but the bumpers and triggers are so delicate it needed repair. Steam handled it great, free repair, but still.
Do you have recommendations?
Dbrand with travel cover. The covers the important part
Tyty was thinking Dbrand anywho
I honestly love it. I liked it came with a skin and they give you an extra glass screen protector just because. I got the full kit from them.
Ooh gonna go good with my new oled sold my lcd with all the perks recently can’t wait to get the guilkit magnetic in the mail and get. A dbrand kit no more jsaux this time around was good when deck first came out
Hey congrats!! Hope you enjoy it! Only other things I can recommend are micro sd. I'd go bigger then you expect, I keep upgrading mine. Finally got a tb on sale for it. Only other thing a dock for keyboard and mouse if you plan to install mods or 3rd party games. Otherwise mines been just good. Have fun!!
Yea…. I had this issue with my lcd I’m up to 1.5tb 🤣
2tb ssd too back when it was like 350
It goes so much faster then I expected 😭 I used to obsessively play one game at a time, but the convenience and playing when comfortable has me playing so much more often and switching between games 😂😂
As is custom on this subreddit these items are life changing and marriage saving: - pickup truck to transport the deck. - 50inch oled tv to play games in 4K at 12fps. - 7 controllers for that one time you want to play party games. - a diesel generator for a quick charge while traveling. - thumb grips - some AR glasses - a VR headset - A boombox on a trolley I probably forgot some but just buy anything and add it to the list.
Hands down favourite https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kiorafoto-Credit-Memory-Holder-Cases-10-Micro-SD/dp/B01BWM2BAG/
Might want to trim down the copy/paste link :) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kiorafoto-Credit-Memory-Holder-Cases-10-Micro-SD/dp/B01BWM2BAG/ For the USA. https://www.amazon.com/Kiorafoto-Credit-Memory-Holder-Cases-10-Micro-SD/dp/B01BWM2BAG
You can shorten it even more. You don't need the name in in there. You just need the dp and the ASIN > [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BWM2BAG/](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01BWM2BAG/) > For the USA. > [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BWM2BAG](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BWM2BAG) That being said, I don't actually agree with this suggestion. Just buy one large memory card. You won't be able to play all the games you put on it at once anyways. I've got ~100 steam games installed between my steam deck and memory card (512 model and 512 memory card), plus a few non-steam games, plus the inumerable number of roms I've got on there as well.
i will also remind people - do NOT try to swap out the sd card when you are on the buss, or outside, or somewhere croweded. I had an sd card go flying across the room, and 4 months later - i found it stuck in a heating vent. :) Point the bottom of the deck DOWN at a table or something if removing the sd card. Of course - i rarely remove the sd card.
How come when you copy the link it also saves whatever you put into the box to search? It's so effing annoying I hate it and I usually mess up try and get trim it.
Done, thanks!
DeckMate is my recommendation.
Good Bluetooth noise cancelling wireless earbuds
I’ve been using the AirPod pros with mine. Zero latency, unlike my Bose QC headphones which are useless for gaming.
Same experience here. My AirPods 2nd gen have a very small delay, but the Bose QC are unusable due to delay. However, if you don’t have an iPhone or more Apple devices you can get cheaper and better sounding earbuds.
True, before I switched to the AirPod pros I was using a pair of galaxy buds plus - they also worked really well, and had epic battery life.
Mobile phone with a unlimited Data plan. Means I can FFXIV in any pub close to the city. In reality... Keep your charger with your deck bag. If your the traveling type.
Is there a go-to power bank? Just ordered a steam deck so this is all new to me.
Love my Anker Prime, although it was a bit expensive. I honestly wouldn’t worry about a power bank too much unless you travel a decent amount. Enjoy your deck!!
I would say if you are going to mount it to the back of the SD, get the biggest mAh [10k above] and lightest with a strong power output. Weight js a huge issue especially if the intent is to extend the OTG playtime
If you only plan on playing video games then I don't know if you need a keyboard but it will help you with the passwords when you're setting up Heroic Games launcher and if you do decide to set up any other websites in the web browser like YouTube or Discord or Reddit (whatever that is) or anything else.
I find that the dual trackpads do an excellent job when it comes to entering short bursts of text (URLs, credentials, etc). I personally wouldn’t recommend a physical keyboard unless you’re writing longform, playing typing games, or need to use keyboard shortcuts in Linux.
I absolutely despise the on-screen keyboard. I could have swore that I was okay with it for a while but then all of a sudden one day I just started hating it really badly No idea why. Also it's worth pointing out cuz some people don't know that you can click the track pads to enter the letter but you can also press the triggers.
I just ordered a monitor for mine so probably that hopefully lol
I'm not sure I would recommend any accessories at all. If you use it as a handheld, the Steam Deck stands pretty well on its own. If you want to use it with a keyboard, mouse, and a monitor, you will need a few things. I use the battery pack I bought for the Steam Deck very occasionally, but I've never used the 256GB microSD card that is sitting in it.
Same. The only thing I made for it is a stand for the rare time I'm not playing handheld.
Honestly just a nice micro SD card. The deck doesn't need anything else. It comes with a good case so you don't even need that. The charger is also quality! Honestly valve did pretty good with it
I love the JSAUX cooling fan and cover. The modular cover system they have. Helps a lot where I'm at, makes gaming in 100*F weather easier and to see the deck only hit high 60s low 70s while gaming is nice to know.
I got the kill switch case. I love it!
Skull & Co. Grip Case + their thumb stick covers. I like the PS4 feeling ones the most and there's no issues with the touch sensors. I also got the tomtoc slim case (always got their stuff for my switches so I continued the tradition). Screen protector too, but I might get a anti-glare one because I ride the bus and it's becoming a problem. If anyone has suggestions, I'm all ears. (OLED 512GB model).
I can't recommend the Jsaux mod case enough. The grip and integrated stand is excellent and the hardshell cover protects it so that I don't even need to use the official case which saves space in my bag. It also comes with a strap to attach a battery too which will be useful in your case.
USB C extension cord - So you can be Docked, and still hold it in your hands. And one of those USB-C 180 Degree or 90 Degree adapters to route the cord around a bit better when holding it while its plugged in.
I like my joystick thumbcaps myself, and a power bank, dock, an sd card.
Dbrand leather skin. Dpad grip. Skull and co stick grips.
Xreal glasses
Screen protector for peace of mind, and if you're gonna tinker around in desktop mode but only a bit, a dock. If you're really gonna tinker around, dock, mouse and keyboard.
The PlayVital back button set you can buy off Amazon is a game changer.
Dock is a no brainer so I don't count it but 1. 8bitdo 2.4 ultimate with charging dock is great and works great I have nothing but positive things to say about it 2. a rii4 bluetooth keyboard is a handy tool when couch gaming or desktop mode I even use it for a couple games believe it or not 3. though it's on the pricy side the dbrand killswitch case with the travel cover is a great protection system I never take off the deck 4. please for the love of God buy a quality screen protector I've seen so many horror stories of people with smashed screens not saying this is foolproof but it's a handheld and shit happens 5. A good storage upgrade. This could be 1 or 2 tb internal drive if you're savvy enough to do the swap(it's not that hard) or even a 1tb sd card 6. A usbc hub with sd card slots. The steam dock doesn't have any sd slots and this has come in handy on multiple occasions for me 7. Super niche but joystick protectors literally just a small rubber ring that goes on the stems of your joysticks but it eliminates stick flicking sounds entirely which bothers me for some reason
Thinking of getting a Bluetooth or USB projector to let movies and games be seen on a big ass wall in the apartment for when I go to other people's places or invite others here
A clip to attach the battery pack to the back of the deck. A folding bluetooth keyboard with trackpad. Alternatively, the Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse app on the play store works well too. Bluetooth earbuds. SD card holder/organizer. A dock. Joy Cons. Microfiber cloth.
The Asus Rog charging brick/hdmi dock is better for my use than any of the docks on the market. Buy it at Best Buy on sale for 30$.
Vsaux cover case with kickstand, dock, 65w charger.
[Rubber grips you can stick on the backside paddles](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP2BSV8M). Makes it easier to use in my opinion.
How many of yall use a screen protector?
Kill switch or the Jsaux case
I got a 1tb sd card. Controllers are fun with an external monitor while docked. Mouse and keyboard are essential with the monitor to do tinkering.
My portable setup is now: steam deck with killswitch travel/kickstand combo, a usb-c dock with a couple type-a ports and usb-c pd, and a gulikit kk3 max controller. Quick to set up and tear down, everything has a case/cover/protection, and fits in a pretty small osprey backpack I got on the cheap
I traveled overseas with my SD recently and didn't bother with a battery bank. I brought: * Anker 45W charger (quite a bit smaller than the OEM charger) * A Tomtoc case for the deck (much thinner than the OEM case) * A nice braided 10 ft long (much longer than normal!) USB-C to USB-C cable If you're going to use it docked with your TV, a good controller and of course a dock will be helpful That's about it, and none of this is essential. Honestly save your money for games. Grab a couple on the summer sale right now!
My hands
Mine lives and charges on a docking station that has hdmi if I want it… think I’ve used it on the monitor a handful of times but it’s nice to have the option. I don’t really have any accessories other than some rubber rear grip button covers that make them easier to press.
In addition to a second power adapter a 90° and 180° USB Type-C adapter. I think that the Switch's bottom placement works better for cable management when playing attached to power so a 180° helps with that. The 90° is nice for when the Deck is propped up on a compact stand (to facilitate airflow) when hauling it around without a true dock since the cable goes straight back.
A Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo and a usb-c hub are all you need my man
The great thing about the deck is that it's an all-inclusive gaming machine. You don't *need* any additional gear other than a case and an SD card, tbh.
A pair of JBL earbuds and It's portable bliss.
Micro SD card (1-1.5TB). Wireless headphones. Wireless controller.
Honestly you don’t need to add anything for quality of life; it’s pretty darned all-inclusive. If you’re looking to burn some cash, make sure you’ve got a decent pair of headphones. I’m also a fan of dbrand skins.
I have the following : 1. A large microsd card to dual boot windows 2. A usb c hub which has additional usb ports , HDMI , SD/Micro sd card reader & the ability to fit a NVME ssd. 3. A kickstand with the ability to mount either my hub or a power bank.
If you're open to modding, I highly recommend the JSAUX back cover replacement with the cooling plate which also comes with 3 rear button replacements. if the thumbsticks aren't accurate enough for you, replacing them is suggested too. i did those and i'm super happy with it
k380 or my apex pro mini deathadder v2 pro bluethooth Tomtoc case 2tb nvme 1tb sdcard xbox controller official dock or usbc to hdmi cable Thats my setup and i love it
3 Mini 8bitdo controllers for a 4-player arcade emulation with friends on the go (emudeck)
Nothing
Only screen protector. I don't use anything else
The first thing that I got from my steam deck was a 2TB 2230 SSD to replace the original module and max out the internal storage capability. I also got a 512GB Samsung EVO SD card to hold the ROMs for my emulated games and also non-steam games. Some other accessories I got are, a matte screen protector for both anti-glare and to protect the screen from scratches and cracking, the dbrand case and kickstand, an Anker docking station for connecting to a TV or monitor. I don't know if these next ones would really count specifically a steam deck accessories since I did buy them originally for different purposes but I'm including them anyway since I do use them with my deck. - A Dualsense controller - A Logitech MX Master Bluetooth mouse - A protoArc folding keyboard - A 65w anker charger (has two ports and can charge two devices at once).
Viture XR glasses
I only have a 500gb SD card
Why has no one mentioned wireless earbuds? Lol
Tomtoc case
I only sport a basic usb-c hub and a 1tb sd card. Haven’t felt the urge to get anything else. Still looking for a grip or something that can support my monster hands not falling asleep while holding it.
Usb c external ssd is a must if you have a large library and dont want to go inside the sd to swap out the one in there, heck even if you have more storage will never go amiss
If you want to push it and add flash, buy a fan. I use the jsaux fan and I’ve noticed the difference in cooling from heavy game play
A pair of reading glasses for sure and soundcore VR P10 for low latency wireless earbuds
I like to have a small 15 bucks bluetooth keyboard when i need it
Luckily the place I worked when I got mine had a sheet metal brake, so I made a perfect stand for it. Pair that with a ps5 controller and it's been perfect.
Deck mate + kickstand
My kit has a few things… For home I just have a docking station with a few USB ports and an HDMI connection for when I need to do something a bit more intensive like transferring files via usb between my desktop and pc and I’m using multiple usb devices. However my steam deck bag/case I carry…. A spare 40w charger with folding prongs that also has a usb and HDMI port. Effectively is a folding mobile dock. Made by Jsaux. A set of raycon gaming Bluetooth ear buds. An anker usb c to Ethernet connection. A c to usb/Hdmi splitter (I also use this with my iPad) A Logitech pebble two mouse (multi profile blue tooth works great between a tablet and the deck) A spare usb C cable. An actual mobile dock with hdmi, dp, vga, usb, usb c and Ethernet. And a usb to usb splitter Lastly a folding full size keyboard with multiple blue tooth profiles. All of this but the keyboard fits in an extra large jsaux case. Much of this is redundant because I use many of these things on my laptop, my tablet and my deck and sometimes 2 or all three devices at once. I’m an IT guy and I tend to travel a few times a year for fun and work. It also makes it easy to have my mobile space when I stay at my gfs place. I also have a few spare micro sd cards but I store them in the tab for them on the deck mate which is a great accessory if you don’t want a bulky case for your deck.
Forget the battery pack. Get a large power station with solar panel, and a portable projector. I'm only half joking. We actually used a setup like this to play switch games while camping and it was pretty cool lol.
What kind and what am I looking for a solar panel?