The BEST Steam Deck Accessories I've Found So Far!

These are some of the best steam deck accessories I've found so far!
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0:00 Intro
0:30 Killswitch Case
Killswitch Case - dbrand.com/shop/grip/steam-de...
1:28 Screen Protector
Screen Protector (Dbrand) - dbrand.com/shop/glass/steam-d...
Screen Protector (Amazon) - amzn.to/3ujJRdm
2:10 L-shaped USB-C Adapter
L-shaped USB-C Adapter - amzn.to/400LNFJ
2:39 USB-C Threaded Cable
USB-C Threaded Cable (Short) - amzn.to/40iMH17
USB-C Threaded Cable (Long) - amzn.to/3iB9jZ6
3:02 45W Charger
45W Charger - amzn.to/3hhfhh5
3:37 Power Banks
Power Bank 1 (20000mah) - amzn.to/3VjtyJs
Power Bank 2 (20000mah) - amzn.to/3Vth7eh
Power Bank 3 (30000mah) - amzn.to/3X0LdFC
Power Bank 4 (50000mah) - amzn.to/3jpzMcX
5:03 SD Card
A2 SD Card - amzn.to/3jrT9lK
5:35 Deckmate
Deckmate - etsy.me/3EPQbxX
6:08 Soundcore Liberty 4
Soundcore Liberty 4 - amzn.to/3Y1lFtB
6:43 Docking Station
Official Docking Station - store.steampowered.com/steamd...
Third Party Docking Station - amzn.to/3ioWK30
8:23 Controllers
Xbox Wireless Controller - amzn.to/3X1mm4P
PS5 Controller - amzn.to/3DBi2lW
8:45 Bluetooth Keyboard + Touchpad
Foldable Keyboard - amzn.to/3Ymaueu
9:09 Portable Monitor
Portable Monitor - amzn.to/3WoFdHF
9:42 External SSD
External SSD - amzn.to/3Yj4CCZ
9:56 Carrying Bag
Shoulder Bag - amzn.to/3Jy64NG
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[@midasgamespace]

Thanks for watching!

[@someguyinatshirt]

What thumbstick covers do you use? They look great and I’m finding my thumbs slipping off the sticks a lot. Great video btw👍

[@midasgamespace]

@@someguyinatshirt These ones I've got are from dbrand. They never come off so you won't have that issue with these :)

[@DAM02K12]

Where are the links I don’t see any links.

[@stoutishvoice4185]

Bruh you need to be mike tyson to take all that weight in your hands while playing without a table or a support

[@Y2Kr4SHM4N]

This review was epic! Truly. So much info, easy to digest.

[@chrisb9345]

Good job adding the airline limit on the battery pack capacity. That is important consumer information.

[@midasgamespace]

I made sure of it because I missed it in an earlier video 🙂

[@baphomathedude8057]

Yeah seriously I almost dropped 150 bucks on a battery before figuring out I couldn't take it on my flight. Close shave.

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

@@baphomathedude8057 Technically, you just have to make sure individual batteries don't go above 100 watt hours. If you've got a battery bank with multiple 90 watt hour batteries, you may be able to get around it lol

[@gr4j0m3r]

It allows up to 30000 normally.

[@xSmuckerZxJelly]

@@gr4j0m3r I always heard up to 27,000mAH. This video said 26,800. Power banks usually come in 20k or 30k. So it’s safer to just go with 20k. Airlines allow you to bring 2 of those

[@DefectiveButchr]

Rapid fire mini reviews for each item. I love that you were very fast and zeroed in on the point of each thing as well as being very informative. Great stuff.

[@bryanmorillo9435]

This has got to be the most concise and to-the-point accessory video I've ever seen and I'm so glad I stumbled across it. Super informative, thank you for the upload!

[@midasgamespace]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheNets]

Oh, this video is a hidden gem. Awesome video. I just got my Steam Deck. I'm deciding which accessories I wanna buy. Thank you very much for sharing your current portable setup.

[@VegitoBlackityBlack]

Where was it hidden?

[@jiroh8123]

This channel is gonna take off I can feel it. Everything is super crisp to the point and informative throughout 👏

[@midasgamespace]

I appreciate that!

[@s01itarygaming]

To each his own, but I still don't understand why people need to buy some sort of travel case/cover to replace the case it comes with.

[@tioraidh-tux]

usually it’s because those cases offer more storage or take up less space in a bag

[@ZephyrusAsmodeus]

Only reasons I've been passively keeping an eye out is because one, Id like a way to carry it better than a little handle, and two, I'm not totally jazzed by the thick strap compartment in the back, it's not water resistant and I've already had my charger fly out of it just taking it around the house, honestly if I could just have a zipped up door or even a velcro door over that little compartment, I'd be perfectly fine with the stock case.

[@PBK.london]

The stock case is fine i just wish it was made of a smoooth plastic or a fake leather or something i hate that rough nylon material

[@CheshireAlice13]

As a woman, the case it comes with doesn't fit in my purses. So I have the jsaux mod case because it makes the steam deck more travel friendly

[@kunaly.5831]

I wanted it to be bigger with more space so I can hold the charger, micro sd cards, and cables while also being hardshell for maximum protection. The original case is nice but I needed more room. I like keeping all my steam deck accessories in 1 place

[@DoubleGaijin]

Great job breaking down the pros and cons of all of these. I just bought the 512 version during the spring sale and I was having a difficult time finding a comprehensive list of accessories. Great video!

[@GRACIELA__]

just got a steam deck OLED for Christmas and I've been looking at a lot of these types of videos to see accessories I'd like to buy and out of all of them, this is my favorite video. Straight to the point, great recommendations and the quality of video is superb!

[@visiblemode]

Awesome video. Tons of great recommendations. No time wasted. Fast but not confusing delivery. Excellent.

[@ddrtbag]

hands down the best steam deck accessory review. got to the point, explained well and sold me on many of these products! thanks

[@salitz91]

This is a fantastic round up, and great info for each category. I just ordered my 64gb on the sale, and can't wait to dive in. Since I plan on couch gaming indoor for now, probably just grabbing a microSD, screen protector and maybe a skin for now, to protect from scratches. But definitely looking at the Deckmate, attachable power, and additional cards for storage in the future. Doubt I'll need the bigger cases unless I find myself traveling! Edit: The docking stations seem interesting for TV gaming with the kids!

[@Ming0-o]

Can the earbuds be connected to ps4/ps5?? 7:35

[@iTzYoHero]

Great video, thank you for giving us almost everything out there in this video 😂 I will be picking up a docking station, case and possibly the carry bag. I appreciate the quality video.

[@steviedsretro]

Just ordered a deck and appreciate you being concise and to the point! Thx for reviewing these accessories!

[@tamtamtam6414]

Awesome video. The balanced talk through of options and pros and cons was great! Thanks muchly!

[@midasgamespace]

Anytime! Thanks for watching 🙂

[@bloocheez3]

Holy moly, I just happened upon this video while casually looking for Deck stuff. I dig what you're doing here. Good energy and the info is just rapid fire and to the point. Keep it up!

[@XxWolfcastlexX]

Genuinely one of the best Steam Deck accessories videos I've seen, hands down

[@mago777]

Outstanding video! This is just what I was looking for now that I’ve ordered the steam deck, great recommendations!

[@landonewts]

Great video, thanks! Had my Deck for almost a year, and I love it. This inspires me to maybe grab a couple more accessories now that I’m traveling a bit more.

[@tamilvilayattarangam]

This is a very well put together video and is straight to the point with all the steamdeck accessories. My favourite was the deckmate mount.

[@deathwatch962]

Really, really good video. Fast, coherent script as well. You're going places mate. Also, my man is training arms all day.

[@kyrosheel]

Damn you uploaded this at the right time bro. I just got a Steam Deck and was looking for accessories for it. Thanks for this great video.

[@midasgamespace]

I got you my bro! 💯

[@johnnyDStudios]

I noticed you have a skin on the back buttons (R4, R5, L4, L5), but you didn't mention those in the video. Do you have a link for them? Thanks!

[@caspianbydefault]

I have the bag! It's great! I do recommend adding some soft of padding in between the deck and the accessories pockets just for extra protection. I just use foam.

[@xwingx1gt]

Thanks for the help. I recently got my own Steam Deck, and your vid helped me with portable power banks since I'll be travelling in a few short months. Here's hoping it works out.

[@Neurotoxus]

Just ordered my steam deck today! this helps a lot as I wasn't really sure or started looking for accessories. Thanks a ton!

[@midasgamespace]

You’re gonna love it! I’m excited for you 🙂

[@AlienYogurtPot123]

The problem is the Deckmate is way too expensive. A cheaper, and easier solution I found just sticking a very small bit of heavy duty Velcro (max weight it can hold is 7kg) to the back works perfectly. Doesn't affect thermals, and it's so cheap to do! It holds my Powerbank with no risk of falling, and I can switch it out for a stand or anything external I like.

[@midasgamespace]

I love this alternative too!

[@nougatpersonal]

what format is the external ssd? i cant seem to get my windows pc and the steam deck to have a format they can both read 🤔

[@GauthamThomas]

By far the best steam deck accessories video on YT.

[@Anaeijon]

On the topic of MicroSD-Cards: The SanDisk Ultra recommended in this video isn't the best performance, even considering price, you can get for the Steam Deck. Get a Samsung EVO Select (Amazon-exclusive) or EVO Plus (same, but not Amazon) for about the same price! It's Application Class A2. The Steam Deck can handle A2-class cards, which guarantees 2000 IOPS writing (=random write operations) instead of just 500 IOPS writing on class A1. Mostly while gaming, this isn't very important, because on most games you don't have many random, parallel read/write operations. Where it makes a big difference, is while compressing or extracting packages. This might not seem relevant, but it is, every time you update a game. Steam downloads and updates work by downloading medium size packages and extracting them. On A1 class cards (and unclassified "A0" basically), extracting can be slower than the download itself (bottlenecking overall download speed) plus there is a significantly longer waiting time after the download is at 100% but still considered unfinished. You still might not notice that much. Installing a big game might take a few minutes longer. On daily usage, you get a few updates per day and don't care about a bit of extra waiting time. If you don't touch the Deck for a week or longer, Updates accumulate. Suddenly all the games you have on your 512 GB card need a relatively big update. And now you'll notice the difference. Suddenly there are 1-5 minutes of extra installation time per game which on a 512GB card can accumulate to half an hour. So, if you have the option, get a A2 Card instead. Best thing is: You don't need to pay extra. Samsung EVO cards are A2 and priced competitively to SanDisk Ultra A1 cards.

[@snake10566]

Great rapid fire. Exactly what I was looking for as a new steam deck owner.

[@emilispuskorius7251]

I just love people with this type of personality

[@taiwee0404]

How did you get the L-shaped adapter to fit with the killswitch? I bought the adapter but the steam dock cable is too short for it to reach it.

[@issimotwitch]

sorry i just want to ask where i can find the clear shell for the steam deck? i want to buy one, there are any websites where i can find a console with a transparent shell already installed?

[@ScottBot726]

Great vid man! Ordered the case and a few other items bc of this review. Q: can you also link your button protectors? Looks like hex stickers on the 4 underside buttons

[@daffa1519]

10:06 that is the nerdiest move ever, going out somewhere, only bringing a steamdeck

[@MyNigellus]

WHAT ?! Didn't hear about the travel cover, so amazing. Might consider the killswitch case then...

[@jessecannon7500]

i have seen a nvme deck dock that would allow an additional 2 tb of storage for your steam library! not sure how much a pain a 1 tb internal memory swap is but might be worth looking into

[@lazyannie]

THANK YOU! What a great video. I purchased a few recommended items and can't wait for them to arrive.

[@t-rex9809]

Saved this video for future when I get my deck. Thanks a lot!

[@votch2798]

Just a note on external controllers - Dualshock and Dualsense both have gyro and a touch interface, making it closer to Steam Decks controls.

[@Cub__]

Great video dawg.. I got that Magnetic Angled adapter cuz of the video you posted and it's a game changer!

[@GunchuckGaming]

Saw the shoulder bag on your TikTok and now I need it for all my traveling! Great video and you got a new Sub 👊🏼

[@midasgamespace]

Much love bro! 🙏🏾

[@SicKSKITSO]

Loved the video now i want a steam deck love the suggestions for accessories

[@Postc0ital_mal0ne]

I like a solid pouch so I can tote along cords, cards, batteries, etc. And that magnetic usb adapter is A MUST. You'll thank yourself when you mistakenly yank your deck while it's still plugged in. I'd recommend a minimum 6ft fast charge cable.

[@c0ldhandzzz]

The portable battery attached to the deck is super cool. I may do the same depending on my budget. Thanks for the awesome ideas and even better video.

[@midasgamespace]

Much love! :)

[@junior2245]

New to a steam deck and I have to say best video I've seen on info for the steamdeck, great job man cant wait for more videos.

[@midasgamespace]

And you won’t wait long I promise! Thanks for the support 🙏🏾💯

[@stompertv2392]

Hey great video! You pointed me to a few great accessories, straight to the point. I am dead set on the Kill Switch case, which battery do you think is the most comfortable for you?

[@Xelief]

The foldable bluetooth keyboard with trackpad is actually excellent for when you quickly need to jump into desktop mode. I got it using your link, thanks for the great list.

[@LihimSidhe]

Do you have any issues right clicking? Trackpad didn’t look like it had buttons.

[@captainflowers748]

@@LihimSidhe the right/left buttons is the trackpad itself. Usually down to the buttom lies the left/right buttons. Most laptops has this in its design

[@Navengrey]

I cannot get mine to connect to the steam deck

[@Mzz_401]

This came in handy for the rog ally, imma pick up the bag for it.

[@estebanod]

Just bought the Steam Deck OLED 1To, I also ordered the dock and a 1TB microSD, can't wait to try it, I haven't played PC games in a while because my laptop is quite old and not that powerful

[@JamieNorrish]

good video they all seem practical, will have to look into some of the suggestions

[@rrahll]

Absolutely the best list of Steam Deck Accessories! Liked and subscribed! Thanks! I will buy some of them.

[@midasgamespace]

Awesome, thank you!

[@erwererwrwr]

how to connect wireless gamepad from xbox, monitor to steamdeck? Does it necessary to have dockstation?

[@TheDBZCollector]

anything to make using the shoulder buttons easier? the shape of the grip makes it awkward. it's only L1 and R1 that is awkward.

[@candujal]

Nice, Im seeing information that alot of other youtubers do not mention. Very informative! Definitely subscribed!

[@oneproductionman]

Informative, strait to the point... I love it. More power to you!

[@ChubiceOfChunckle20]

Severely underrated KZbinr

[@christopherway2546]

I see you and I are kindred spirits. I have the whole set up. Nearly the exact set up as you. The case, cover, tempered glass, all of it. It only makes sense to have all of it.

[@Okamiguy]

I'm excited to get my deck! Great video, tons of ideas for good accessories, thanks man.

[@midasgamespace]

You're gonna love it man!

[@Fioletowooki]

It's better and cheaper to buy gaming laptop than steam skateboard with toooooons of accesories and battery life for 1h which is funny.

[@Okamiguy]

@@Fioletowooki Laptops have their place but it's not even a comparison when comparing convenience. Haha

[@RobadobaChannel]

This video is fantastic - the quality, delivery and products mentioned are all top tier. Thanks for this, excited for your content!

[@ddrtbag]

what are some cables that work with the steam deck for charging and connecting with the power bank ?

[@jeffpv.]

Good list! I use a similar setup, but with the Tomtoc bag. I had one of those keyboards for 3 years and the battery finally stopped holding a charge. I have a Rii i4 on the way.

[@Loteksolutions]

This is the first of your videos I have seen. I love how you have zero bullshit--just useful info. Also, you are jacked af.

[@xanderseyestudios]

Clear, to the point, phenomenal camera work, and brother is juiced so it encourages you to not skip the routine? Subscribed. Well earned, brother.

[@terrencegoated239]

Great info I got from this video. I just got my steam deck. Thanks man.

[@fathercokaine]

6:07 The steam deck with a power bank attached to the back and the exposed cable and the teardown skin resembles a modern day gameboy with the worm light in a way

[@lesh.354]

whats the clip you attached for the battery to fit to the killswitch

[@TheStoreyd]

Hey, I tried checking out the portable monitor recommendation but it gives me a not found screen on Amazon. Do you mind updating the link or just saying what the specific monitor is? I could tell jt is Lepow but they have multiple ones at different price points

[@Theofficialkingwillex]

Very nice very Nice! Looking forward to see how they all work! Ty!

[@dylandogroc8804]

Once you have the docking station, how do you connect the controller to the steam deck?

[@mikelowry2254]

It takes an awful lot for me to subcribe to someone (just don't normally like all the notifications) but this breakdown is so clean and concise no messing i;m about to buy majority of this list haha

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

9:20 that things got more backlight bleed than the steam deck does 😂 I hope cheap IPS becomes a thing of the past soon

[@T1DJtatts90]

So you can put sd cards on them? Is there any difference between all 3 , 64,256,512 .. like performance wise etc ?

[@ekoms108]

That bag at the end is actually pretty cool

[@GIJosep]

Anyone have the Satisfye Stylthgrip or Skull & Co brand case and know how those compare to the Dbrand Killswitch?

[@hugogudiel821]

By far the best steam deck accessories video. Keep it up my man!

[@midasgamespace]

Much love bro! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@koammudo43]

The extra battery is so cool i might get one of those 👌

[@Marcelo-pf8cd]

Amazing recommentations, liked the video editing and energy, and many stuff I haven't heard yet

[@midasgamespace]

Thank you! 😊

[@pieceofschmidtgamer]

Keep in mind, the magnetic stand on the Killswitch only had problems on certain models of the Steam Deck.

[@zaelitude]

Man, I wish every content creator that was giving information did so at this pace. Great video, super informative, didn't know about that airline power limit and it will definitely affect my purchase of a battery bank.

[@russx2789]

Information delivery was way too fast for me - I got palpitations just sitting here listening lol. That said, the info in the video is great and there's no way you can want for more info! I just had to pause and recap from time to time 👍

[@TetsugakuSan]

What’s the charger adapter on the Switch pro controller? I’m desperate to find one

[@ghost-type]

I found this video randomly in my suggestions. Great quality here. I definitely see the sub count growing quickly on here.

[@krystianoliwer5842]

the magnetic holder does not adversely affect the windmills steamdeck?

[@Aquacav]

Should I get an oled or a used normal one

[@RoronoaRadd]

No heating/over heating problems when using the killswitch and playing docked?

[@jesuslife4378]

Quick question do you use your steam deck while charging all the time ? Iam new to the steam deck

[@glebfreeman6045]

What do you think about loosing anti glare thing with the screen protector you’ve put on? I’m still thinking should I put a protector or not I really like the matte screen

[@Robstrap]

If you bought the matte screen, putting a glossy screen protector on it literally makes the extra money you spent a complete waste lmfao. This dude says it doesn't make a difference, whilst talking over a clip which very clearly shows the reflection of his camera on the screen....

[@rustauza9118]

Question for you sir Once u use a case and sticks a power supply to the back of the steam deck Doesn’t the steam get overheated? Thanks

[@Zenith0000]

where can I buy the wrap you are using with all those internals ? Looks awesome !

[@b.7811]

Does your portable monitor experience any lag input or fuzzy, decreased screen resolution? Looking for good gaming monitor and do not want to purchase wrong thing. I''ve come to realize, not even my 4k tv is good for the steam deck and that i need one specific for it.

[@MatoPotat0]

You deserve more subscribers. Very informative and consumer friendly, looking forward to future videos!

[@midasgamespace]

Much appreciated! and I've got more where this came from :)

[@KeRacks]

Great video my brother very good accessory can’t wait until my deck comes in the mail.

[@joshuadavis2175]

No one's going to mention the fact this dude is jacked for being a gamer!

[@rouffleleo3278]

I was scrolling looking for this lmao

[@re_spawn8199]

Good job with the video man loved it. If I could afford a deck then there are a few things here I'd get. Great content 👌

[@midasgamespace]

Glad you enjoyed! Thank you :)

[@rrahll]

Awesome Accessories, thank you!

[@SRT6ixx]

Just ordered my SD today cant wait for it to come in gonna order the Keyboard, Power bank and dock

[@edocamoro]

I have to watch steam deck videos like this to help me bear the wait of my steam deck

[@alexgmrs]

That’s an awesome video. Considering the dock for my setup, also a controller. Just wondering if companies will be releasing Steam Deck “oriented” controllers shortly. Thanks for the tips mate.

[@midasgamespace]

I’ll be on the lookout for controllers designed for the Deck but so far we got nada lol. Thanks for watching 🙏🏾