50 Steam Deck Tips & Tricks in 10 Minutes

[@autive42]

Here's a weird tip. You can connect your phone to your deck with bluetooth and any audio you play on your phone will play on the deck. Another convenient way to listen to a podcast or music while gaming.

[@LumberPanda]

Holy shit that's awesome!

[@deliciouserest]

that's really cool, thank you.

[@TheUnorthoboxLink]

Not to mention a seamless way to use discord

[@E3_Kruger]

This works a little, but anything that comes out of my headphones pauses every few seconds making it pretty much unusable. Maybe it works with wired headphones and speakers, but it doesn't look like it works with Bluetooth headphones.

[@KillshotRobz]

@@TheUnorthoboxLinkdamn thanks lol 😅didn’t think of that

[@JB_inks]

I watch a lot of KZbin and it's so refreshing to find an information packed video without waffle or begging

[@RaiOkami]

True! The downside is that there are some details and specifics I'd like to know and understand more now that I have to look up.

[@Queztapotel123]

@@RaiOkami You can do it! I believe in you

[@theanimaticalmanac]

That Matrix style boot animation is bloody beautiful.

[@NoFuture2012]

Do you any idea how to download it ?

[@fazeelraza5215]

@@NoFuture2012 he showed a plugin in the video on how to get it

[@bhrojas09]

@@fazeelraza5215 so how do i download it?

[@lennyngrado6365]

I think I watched every single video about the Steam deck a week before I got it delivered and yet I found a couple of nice tips that I didn't know about in this video. Thanks!

[@sOulbaSe371]

there are actually great tips

[@spectertech]

🙌🏻

[@bikechan9903]

How many tho

[@OmahaGTP]

Yeah, what is this nonsense? Where’s all the nonsense?

[@yourmomsboyfriend3337]

Yeah there are, I’m waiting to find a video that has any though

[@techno_otaku]

@@bikechan9903yes

[@salitz91]

This video is perfect. Concise, clear, helpful. Production quality is fantastic -hoping the channel grows, and thanks for the great content!

[@Medsas]

lol he ran out of tips around 38 and started repeating the same tips in different ways 😂

[@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145]

@@Medsas What tips did he repeat? He gave a few different tips related to storage instead of just saying "upgrade the storage," but he didn't repeat any of them.

[@roger7641]

Background music caused a headache. Had to stop in first tip

[@thomaszinecker1785]

He was really reaching into basic non deck tips by tip 15, not DL when playing games, duh, and 20 others.

[@HipHopFanatic-s8y]

Steam deck is the greatest handheld of all time, at least for me. You guys just don't know how long I've been waiting for a handheld that allow yous to play 3rd party games on the go. I've had a GB Advance, DS, DSI, 3DS, Switch, PSP, and PS Vita. Being able to play GTA4, GTA5, COD, Just Cause, day one automatically was a dream and now it's a reality. I dont have to hope and wonder if a certain game is coming out for a specific handheld anymore because if its coming to PC then it's coming to the Steam Deck.

[@skycloud4802]

I've had the original Gameboy, Gameboy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo 3DS. Sadly never got around to psp, Vita, or that Sega handheld. I've also got an Anbernic device. The Steam Deck is an absolute game changer. It's the most exciting thing I've purchased in years.

[@leodgm]

How to download extensions?

[@cappakrunchcappakrunch9681]

GameGear was pretty top notch... Id put it above just about any non pc ran handheld.

[@L0wSkiller]

One thing to maybe do, is depending on the type of game you are playing or what you are doing, is you can put a shortcut on your desktop that leads you to game save folders. You can copy save game files, rename backups, and even if you set it up on a LAN with your main pc and set up a network drive, you can manually transfer save game files between your PC and steamdeck! My cloud data refused to sync when I tried to play Deep Rock Galactic one time. This save file was like 50 hours past where it was on my deck, so there was no way I was just gonna eat the loss of time. I hadnt used the desktop mode before this incident, but it really opened my eyes to just how cool the steamdeck is!

[@Dont_Panic7]

These are actually great tips! I love the fact that buying accessories was only one of the tips, I hate those "10 things to do before using your steam deck" that are 90% "buy this accessory"

[@edir_4061]

Ordered my deck today and this has been a good watch. Liked too so I can come back to it when it arrives, thanks!

[@KingofBuilders]

Amazing video. Clicked on it thinking there’d be some “filler” tips, but absolutely every one was a gold, carefully chosen tip. Thanks a bunch.

[@thomaszinecker1785]

No filler tips? You can't be serious, have you read the comments? But his style of delivery of info is top tier. Makes great vids, not his fault deck is limited with tips and info.

[@dorgfanger]

This video may be old but it’s incredibly, INCREDIBLY, helpful for a new Steam Deck owner! Thank you!

[@paulkendrick4153]

Have you got all of your emulators set up? I’m new too. This this is F@ cking amazing. Currently playing the Splinter Cell series and Pokémon Fire Red

[@bastil6743]

Amazing video! I've had my deck for like half a year, so I thought I found every kink of it to optimise, but your guide gave me like 3-4 more things to play with. Thank you!

[@x9_ii057]

Best steam deck tips video, mainly because its rapid. Awesome job

[@Rietto]

Just got my Deck today and this video is still really helpful, even at a year old. Thanks!

[@TearBaer]

I'll be honest, most of these I already knew, but I love watching these videos for the simple things that I might miss. Like #37, I had no idea about the Xbox controller syncing and I'm excited to give this a try for myself later today. Gave the video a thumbs up and good on ya.

[@lt.spruilly6452]

I'm ordering my steam deck tomorrow, and this video made me even more excited for it! Amazing tips!

[@2tired2sleep2]

Mine is arriving sometime today😁

[@c0ldark267]

Look into touch menus in steam input if you play some non gamepad games. Its the best thing I have ever seen in any os. You can basically add infinite inputs to just one trackpad.

[@iMagicianX]

Your presentation quality is next level man. Here's to bringing in the subs you deserve.

[@spectertech]

❤️

[@stockdaleb]

I was going to say the same thing! +1 from me

[@AdamHoooot]

@@spectertech Hey man, what flying game are you playing at the 2:00 mark?

[@TheMightsparrow]

​@@spectertech remote play, tell me how

[@bushysowavvey]

@@AdamHoooot I have the same question. Looks dope.

[@Ludecan]

What a great vid man! So many good tips and tricks condensed into 10 minutes. Love it!

[@pimpcelljoy2]

Less than 10 minutes, lier

[@SpikeSmeagol]

Absolutely fantastic video. Thanks Specter!

[@rentoyuukei7706]

Great tips! A few days ago I ordered a Steam Deck and your video already helped me on what to look for when it arrives!

[@theremingtonjames]

Amazing Vid! Just bought a Steam Deck & this video answered questions I didn't even know I had. Keep this up, you got a knack for it!

[@Envious_envy]

Just ordered my steamdeck Thursday. I'm excited for when it comes in! ❤

[@NPCLiam]

Super dope super well produced video. Subbed and stoked for more!

[@the_otd_arash2128]

Top notch quality and presentation 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@spectertech]

🙏🏻

[@napynap]

No wonder I haven't been enjoying my launch Steam Deck as much as I should. Thank you for this!

[@spectertech]

Happy to assist! Thanks for commenting 😀

[@azuraug8693]

Bought my 1TB oled yesterday and this gonna be something i come back to constantly

[@winteronice]

Nicely done, loads of tight packed information neatly delivered. Doing research as my Deck is comming soon. And we plan to use it as a media device next to our TV as well.

[@luketurff]

great video thanks bud. also what is the game @ 2:00?

[@Stewb420]

Wow, I thought I couldn't host a remote play together session from the the steam deck. Thanks for this!

[@chrissy1243]

thank you im getting a steam deck for chrismas this is gonna be useful

[@TheFrem]

@ the 2:00 minute mark, what plane game is that? Looks super fun and want to try it! Great vid thanks

[@sunwukong1754]

Absolutely phenomenal video full of useful tips, many of which I never thought of (like the left trackpad as scroll wheel on the desktop mode). I’m surprised your subscriber count isn’t 20x what it should be. Did my bit to rectify that 😌

[@MrJerkfaceKevin]

Phenomenal, ya’ll can skip watching the other SD vids after this one. No mention of CryoUtilities tho

[@firexallst4rz277]

Just waiting on my Steam Deck OLED in the mail. Came across this video and it will help a lot. thank you.

[@spectertech]

Nice, enjoy!

[@spacedout4061]

Same dude. Comes thursday! I cant wait

[@MoistCrumpet]

That tip about taking advantage of sales is so true. I’m getting the steam deck in a few days so I’ve been wishlisting games. I wishlisted Resident Evil 2 yesterday and earlier today I got an email telling me it was 75% off. It went down from $54 to $14! (Those are Australian dollars btw)

[@jss4837]

I always expect these tip videos to be garbage but this was refreshingly good. Great job!

[@deliciouserest]

Appreciate this video! It's a year later and I'm just not getting a steam deck Oled and all of your tips are still relevant!

[@ryans_jp]

Wow! Man’s straight outta the gate with actual tips and tricks!

[@Pividol]

Rarely do I like videos, but this was an instant like for me

[@EjectoSeato333]

This video has chapters too?. that makes finding every tip faster. on behalf of all steam deck users. THANK YOU!!!

[@albumreviews11]

Thank you, I just ordered a steam deck and this will make my initial setup experience very streamlined and future setting fiddling much easier to navigate, also thanks for tips regarding power management and refresh rate for smother game play ❤ Liked and subscribed!

[@adamgerald849]

Give us an update. How do you like your Steamdeck?

[@dotstermfs]

Great video man, hands down best one I've watched on the subject 👍

[@RadionUK]

Great vid, fast production and useful info!

[@vazaubaev]

Nice work, thank you man!

[@spectertech]

Thanks for watching the video dude! 😎

[@celzda]

Great video! I learned a ton of things!

[@spectertech]

Glad it was helpful! 🤓

[@CarlosVespertine]

Just received my deck yesterday; this video was quite helpful.

[@howlthehell9791]

I get mine this week I can’t wait!!

[@Soup-man]

You're gonna love it dude. It gave me the same feeling of when the Switch first came out

[@slim2845]

Same bro. I’m looking forward to playing retro games on it

[@spectertech]

It’s seriously awesome, my Steam library has grown substantially since it arrived 😂

[@howlthehell9791]

@@spectertech do I have to buy a game in order to emulate it or can I just download let’s say botw to emulate it

[@AdamHoooot]

Hey man, nice video! Does anyone know what flying game he is playing at the 2:00 mark? Thanks!

[@deckverse]

Just Cause 2

[@Barbarossa915]

Great vid brother. I just ordered my 64gb model today along with a 512gb 2230 card. Yall, please dont spend the several hundred extra for the 512gb. You can easily swap out the storage card and add your own matte screen protector, all for under $100.

[@spectertech]

Nice! Enjoy!

[@98SE]

This is the greatest tips video I have ever seen! Subscribed! :D

[@H.Richard]

50 tips in 10 minutes! just what i needed, great video =]] thank you for your hard work !

[@JoffeeBean]

Thanks for putting this together, good video

[@archie7288]

Steam deck has unlimited features that makes its really fun and step ahead ❤

[@spectertech]

It’s a blast to use

[@CarsonsVids]

omg thank you for the steamgrid extension tip! Sometimes emudeck rom manager doesn't find artwork and i can fix those easily now!

[@fordcliffy]

Thanks for your time 🙏

[@spectertech]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@unknownbytes2874]

Hey bro. Good job on this video. It’s professional and helpful. Keep it up

[@cryptocsguy9282]

0:16 10/10 Editing skills :)

[@SergioSergio12345]

I can't quite describe it but you look like if you were AI upscaled.

[@koolkat8639]

WHOA WHOA WHOA, that matrix intro is awesome!

[@carlmathewosias6859]

Thankyou for this perfect and helpful information about the steam deck.

[@iwinwinwinwinwin]

hello, keep it up. i love your video. straight forward, some of them really helpful. quick trick to changing brightness is so good. thank you

[@spectertech]

Thank you!

[@whattheduck4644]

I just ordered a Deck a couple days ago and can't wait to mess with it

[@Sythog]

Didn't get the first one. What's the better option when it comes to the fps limiter and v-synch? 0:23

[@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145]

Just ordered my Deck yesterday! Can't wait. It will actually be my first time owning a proper handheld gaming console. Never had a game boy or PSP or anything back in the day. I'm just starting with the base model and a few basic accessories... and of course a dbrand skin/screen protector. I have a couple of 2TB external HDD's, so I'll try using one of those (through a USB hub) before upgrading the SSD. I'm gonna wait on the Killswitch until they come out with some more attachments for it, which they have hinted at. Eventually I'm planning to get a folding keyboard for it so I can play games like Factorio or Timberborn. Of course if anybody has any suggestions for accessories that you believe are Must Have, I'd love to hear them.

[@Ignacio.Romero]

A portable battery

[@fateerah851]

@@Ignacio.Romero what’s a portable battery? Like a power bank?

[@Ignacio.Romero]

@@fateerah851 Yes

[@banditdarvil7161]

Great video for someone like me who is new to the deck. Thanks!

[@blackwolftdm812]

I just ordered mine! I'm so excited but really wish I was more tech savvy lol for all this stuff

[@theDfLopes]

wow, as a new steam deck owner, it's pure juice of content

[@DaxterSnickers]

Nice shoulder muscles, bro!

[@JoeMamaTheSecond]

Wow, this is a pretty good quality video. You've got a new sub. Thanks for this!

[@FeltyLP]

This video had more helpful tips than other 20 minutes videos

[@TheDudeWhoCommented]

3:02 where'd you get this startup movie from??

[@IceBr8kr]

That game at 2:04 looks gorgeous! What game is that?

[@TheChocolatBlanc]

Perfect video , now the only thing I’m missing to become a pro Steam Deck player is an actual S.D.

[@00vargarv]

amazing guide, gonna test some

[@matheusricardino1724]

I usually watch youtube videos and forget about the "like button". But the quality of this video it's pretty impressive and I can't go out without press the button. Great job

[@spectertech]

Thanks for watching!

[@christopherpetts6599]

Great vid for us newbie console converts. I've had my steam deck a week now and really need this kinda help. Pc's are scary.. ❤

[@spectertech]

I'm glad the video helped! It's a bit of a transition to process into the PC gaming world - Let me know if you need any assistance :)

[@c0ldark267]

Look into touch menus in steam input if you ever install a game and realize its keyboars and mouse only. It gives you infinite amount of inputs in just a one trackpad.

[@mainulislam9104]

Black color may be.... Hello there is it ok to buy 1iii this day ???? Or its batter to get 10 iv ??? Please answer it....

[@ungratefulness]

that startup at 3:00 is awesome how do i get that 😭

[@johnbradford407]

Respect man. Great video, great tips.

[@TerryHoskin]

Good video…. Informative helpful and no annoying self advertisement at the start. Liking and subbing for that

[@glennlee516]

I'm sorry can anyone help? Under what setting can you adjust the sensitivity of the joystick as shown at the start of the video...thanks. 🕹️

[@glennlee516]

Ok found it under calibration! Thanks again for your great video!

[@samsquanch1382]

I love my steam deck! Got it for my bday and honestly I find myself playing on the steam deck a lot compared to my pc. I love sitting in my back yard while playing black ops 3 custom zombies, Metro redux, and more. It’s also hilarious when you’re gaming with your buddies outside while on the hotspot or wifi

[@joeydigrado382]

I got it for my bday too the 28th. So far it's good but very frustrating for someone jumping into PC for the first time.

[@norlandik]

what was the flying game at 2:00?

[@Elefantoche]

I found out number 17 and when I did, it made my day. Thought almost 70% of my library was actually incompatible and after just trying to run them, that number decreased to around 5%. Only games Steam Deck doesn't support so far are some using online anti cheat software, like EasyAntiCheat or similar.

[@LamoidZombieDog]

That's a huge lack of common sense right there

[@c0ldark267]

You should really add touch menus in steam input. They are totally game changer for non gamepad games and games with lot of inputs. For those who dont know its a way to add infinite inputs in your trackpads. Basiacally you can set trackpad to use touch menu, set if you want radial or box menu and add lots of inputs. When you touch the pad in game it will open menu in corner and you can click any slot that you created and it will create input. Also theres lot of icons for the slot. Like in witcher 1 I have setup slots for spells and I added icon representing every cast. Also you can open another touch menu with the menu. So that means you can have infinite inputs. In witcher one I use right trackpad to wield silver and steel swords and also slots for other weapons from 1 to 3. On the left trackpad I have slots for casts, quick slots for items from inventory and also save icon slot that opens another menu with quicksave and quickload.

[@computerrule]

Can't wait to get my deck tonight woo!

[@LeftVault101]

If your connecting an Xbox controller while docked hold the xbox button in while plugging the cable into the controller to stop syncing issues and the white flashing light.

[@c2thaj2tha71]

Which of these tips are no longer applicable towards the OLED model?

[@VividMind-40of60]

Thanks for your vid.. i am thinking of getting a deck for Xmas... your post will come in handy

[@Youbadouba]

Great content and smooth transitions ! thank you very much. Also, what is the game that appears round 1:25 ? looks good but i have no clue what it might be. Thank you !

[@SoliderBoy]

i think its Ryse son of rome

[@OlderScrolls765]

Great video but I can't make out what you say at the end of #42. Don't forget to also address what? And what is that?

[@alanclark7075]

1:59 - 2:08 What game is this?

[@grandepee]

First of all, great video quality. Looks like a triple a video

[@gluadentus]

what an absolute banger of a video, quick straight to the point and all tips are actually useful and no bullshit. well fucking done

[@RedCakeMan]

What was that boot up screen during the beginning of the additional plugins section?

[@AlexandruGrigoras7]

Awesome tips ❤ Thank you

[@elec123]

Great tips! 👍

[@bushysowavvey]

Your content is great. Subbed !

[@SimonMooreChannel]

Great work!! Real nice tips covering a lot of different things. Was just having issues with a game freezing and one of your tips actually solved my problem 👍👍 awesome.

[@spectertech]

Thank you!

[@galagast-fx]

I'm curious which particular tip was it. Is it the shader cache clearing?

[@SimonMooreChannel]

@@galagast-fx I turned on "keep downloading while playing" to try it out, and was playing smaller games for a while so everything ran fine and ended up forgetting about it.. and when I played something more demanding it kept freezing. It really warns you that its not recommended but im an idiot and forgot I had it on.

[@galagast-fx]

@@SimonMooreChannel Cool~ thanks for the info Simon!