The BEST Steam Deck Tips & Tricks!

[@westsidelester]

Always use protection on your Deck. I left mine exposed one night and my cat barfed on it. It stopped working after that. The Deck, I mean. My cat was already unemployed.

[@TechDweeb]

👏

[@bland9876]

"My cat was already unemployed." 😂

[@TheMooseAndJohn]

What a freeloader.

[@Cheeseshredder]

@@TechDweeb Do I need an adapter when plugging my deck into a VGA?

[@bland9876]

@@Cheeseshredder Y A VGA?

[@Omega_21XX]

You can't stop me from sniffing the exhaust. Its a right of passage for any steam deck owner. They can only stop on their own terms.

[@radasfck]

oled looks good but lcd smells good

[@Alexthejar]

Mine stopped last week and now I’m having withdrawals

[@triple-e427]

Lol... WATT👁️👄👁️

[@LuckIsNifty]

i feel like exhaust sniffer is an insult lmao

[@who_else_but_dee2821]

The craziest shit is…….in new to handheld devices last ones I had was gba but anyway first time I got my steam deck and i heard the fans going off the first thing I did was smell it and now it’s a habit lmao I’m glad I’m not the only one

[@WhatNowMaxTVchannel]

r1+select is alt-tab in desktop mode. Whenever a game/program inevitably goes full screen and you get stuck, now you won't have to power your deck off to get out of there. Holding down the start button will toggle you between KB/M mode and a controller mode so make sure that you are in KB/M mode before trying that combo.

[@TechDweeb]

Solid tip!

[@jothain]

Thanks, this one I gotta try to remember. Has happened once to me and I was wondering why there isn't simple shortcut for that. Apparently there is one indeed.

[@annhilater1985]

Im a simple guy, i see a tech dweeb video, i hit play

[@andremarcatti7600]

Can't believe it, I just got a Steam Deck and I was looking for EXACTLY that sort of video. I LOVE YOU, DWEEB, CAN I PLAY WITH YOUR DECK?

[@TechDweeb]

That is so generous! Thanks buddy! You can play with my deck, but only if I can play with yours

[@andremarcatti7600]

​@@TechDweeb LOL sure. I feel there's a "tip" and "deck" joke waiting to be told but I can't find it for the life of me. Love the video, thank you.

[@VeshSneaks]

@@andremarcatti7600 I often find a mirror helps if you're having trouble finding tip of your deck

[@SPAGGET_T]

@@andremarcatti7600I was touched by his deck tip

[@evshrug]

@@andremarcatti7600 You were looking for a video that would touch on some Deck tips. And you’ve come to the right place!

[@stephenwebb192]

Nested Desktop was a cool feature!

[@alexdodd5175]

The hdmi trick is cool. Didnt know the instant desktop too.

[@CommanderCOOL45]

Dude your channel content has gotten so good. My new favorite creator on this site. Go dweeb 🎉

[@TechDweeb]

Thanks buddy!

[@AnthonyRiddle]

I haven't sat down at my laptop for an entire hour yet since getting my Deck in December. It's my primary gaming device, and my primary PC. Linux is really fun to use

[@TechDweeb]

100%

[@Jerson_Go]

I like playing my deck while watching something on the internet. It helps me to relax while playing my deck.

[@TheLuckster]

finally, another Steam Deck video, lets goo

[@michaelbenny659]

If you take it out in public, the girls will also want to play with your deck

[@IcoKirov]

No they won't... Don't lie to people

[@jomni123]

now i'm arrested

[@afiqnoorhisham]

You lied. It’s not the girls, it’s the boys who want to play with my Deck!

[@IcoKirov]

@@afiqnoorhisham if you went to the gay parade... :D

[@tray84]

coworker took my steam deck when I used the restroom cuz she wanted to play stray. let her play a couple min then took it back to play Minecraft

[@itranscendencei7964]

Damn. Some genuinely really helpful tips in here, and plenty that I didn't know about. You do spoil us. I know that.

[@fastfiddler1625]

I just ordered my wife her own deck to play with. She's been eyeing up my deck a lot lately. And even though it's got quite the endurance, it doesn't last forever. And also, after nine months, I had no idea you could use the right hand dots button for the quick actions. Here I am giving myself crabs... I mean crab hands trying to change the brightness.

[@KDsgamingagain]

I didn't know any of these tips!! I'm still learning how to get the optimum playing experience out of my Steam Deck! I watch videos literally everyday. Thanks for the video. I'm definitely going to watch it a few more times to learn them all.

[@ElisBuenas82]

Very useful video! I always check for custom controller layouts on my Steam Controller

[@mojojojo1529]

"I know everything about my Steam Deck, you can teach me nothing" Turns out, little did I know.

[@richardcnrd8302]

Who knew that techdweeb had a big black deck!

[@garethknowles8452]

Didn't realise you could do nested desktop mode. You good sir are a game changer!

[@RPS2443]

Good stuff, TD! Now I have even more reasons to play with my Deck! Seriously though, I learned a lot from this video. You really do spoil us.

[@davidr1368]

I really love your videos and find plenty of good info in them, but this was epically valuable - thank you TechDweeb!!!

[@justleme1374]

I fiddle with my big black deck a lot so I thought I already knew all the tips and tricks, but I had no idea nested desktop mode is even a thing!

[@sicedice]

Passed this onto a friend that's just joined the deck scene. I will one day. But there's other stuff that needs to come first, so I'll stick with my rg35xx for now and using my gaming laptop for high end stuff.

[@DevinCurrie]

Great idea assigning the back button as mouse click instead of tapping on the trackpad. I was frustrated by the same problem so ended up using the mouse instead. Thanks for all of the tips! I have recently purchased an inexpensive used PSVR headset and am wondering if it's worth trying to get PSVR headset to work with the Steam Deck using the iVRy driver? Would be a great topic to cover in your next video!

[@nelsikegaming]

I'm playing with my deck again in anticipation of my Odin 2 Mini's arrival ❤️

[@donpaven1252]

Just got mine today, so ummm you hit like 40 out of 50 unknown tips and tricks 😅❤️

[@x70457x]

Okay, I can't wait to try out nested desktop. I go to the desktop often and this would make life so much easier. Thank you!

[@4theluvofmusic]

There's always one moment in each of these videos that kills me and reminds me to thumbs up on the spot. Today it was the screenshot slap.

[@paulkendrick4153]

Currently playing Ghost of Tsushima after beating Spiderman Remastered on my Limited Edition Steam Deck OLED😊 Still can’t get over how amazing it is.

[@CodingAbroad]

I like your voice. Never change!

[@Enishidono]

Ahh, I love watching your vids. Hmm.. although I don't even own a steam deck. Why do I watch every one of these? Lol

[@samnite3]

If you install a game using Heroic Games Launcher and it doesn't work since it defaults to installing the Linux version then switch to the WINDOWS version of the installation. The Deck ironically works much better with the Windows version as this triggers Heroic to download the correct files to get things to work. I had to use this method to get many of my GOG games to work including Castles 2 Siege and Conquest, X-Wing, Tie Fighter, Heroes of Might and Magic 1 and 2.

[@sgfiree]

The intro is insane

[@spoopzey]

Proton db and the add on for it are your greatest ally.

[@theophiled]

You can download games with the screen off without hdmi dongle, by switching to the desktop mode: steam > Power > Switch to desktop System settings > Power Management Energy Saving : Screen Energy Saving: switch off after 1 min (or more)

[@craigbond1513]

I learnt a few new tips! Thank you! I’d love to see a guide on how to install a VPN on the deck 🙏

[@TheInternetIsDeadToMe]

Time to shuffle my deck.

[@ToyKeeper]

If I had a Deck, I'd probably touch it. I think it'd be more fun while plugged in though, and then I wouldn't be touching it.

[@brisingr14]

What a STEAMy episode. Makes me want to play with my steamDECK.

[@techyboy-x8d]

If you get a non steam game online then find it is only for windows then add it to steam then change the proton version to the one that works best and then when you run it it will run like it's a windows application

[@ufailowell]

I am about to fly on an airplane so thanks this is perfect timing! I forgot about offline mode

[@sarakajira]

These are sweet, thank you!

[@andresgallego5727]

The only reason I would upgrade my LCD Deck to the OLED is to experience those delicious steam deck fumes, they go away after like 3 months or so.

[@asciiangel7583]

ok it started light but these r some good tips lol

[@iamw4ves206]

Thx 4 this Guide ❤ One question: Which Deck Version/Model are you using?

[@jedibatman6526]

Thanks for the informative video. Just got my Oled deck yesterday.

[@DrShred24]

Warning: A lot of Deck gagging at the start

[@ruxcooking]

A couple of these will make me want to play a lot more with my deck

[@faaarmer]

Alright you got me with Nested Desktop mode. That's so useful - thanks

[@OndrejSvinciak-qr7uc]

the words Steam deck will never sound the same to my ears after watching this intro

[@alecrisser12]

I didn't know Chucky from the Rugrats's dad Charles had a KZbin channel.

[@criticalgeek3914]

Im still staring at the parcel tracker app, waiting for my deck... It has not updated for 24 hours... So im playing stardew valley on my phone and binging techdweeb videos on my nentendo swetch.

[@TechDweeb]

I remember waiting for my Deck in shipping as well. Seemed to take ages.

[@quinzeyftw]

Wow amazing video! I wish i found this video back when I originally got my deck, this woulda been all I needed.

[@PlayingItWrong]

True friends share their deck with their friends.

[@TheFederalGovernment]

But I like playing with my deck :(

[@RandySloan]

YESSSSSSSSSS! Thank you Dweeb! ❤️

[@Alexthejar]

I love my deck, I find myself playing with my deck all day all night, I can’t take my eyes or my hands off my deck. Also, nice deck ;)

[@mreverybody1150]

Does anyone know why the urge to sniff the exhaust is felt when ever holding a SteamDeck?

[@MagicalSoundShower]

All hands on deck 👾🕹️ Another great vid.

[@pcaviator687]

When I tinker with my deck I feel just a little naughty 🤫. Great video sir, saved this one for later reference!

[@qchtohere8636]

MicroSDs make for good hotswappable steam cartridges, and you can keep track of them using collections. Also, there are generic usbc microsd readers that could be used to load multiple SDs (as you can also load regular disks formatted in the Deck under storage option) at similar speeds as the Deck reader. You can use these to move games between microSDs and keep big collections organized and readily accessible. That would be my 2 cents. Great video as always, Dweeb!

[@TechDweeb]

Oooh I love this!

[@magis123]

This was one of my mostest favorite things I did too.

[@pl1266]

My question is can you pick what games are shown in the home game menu? Right now it shows my games and downloaded games. I only want my downloaded games to show.

[@retrom8442]

Thanks for this video, there was some very useful tips.

[@GameTechTalk]

Gotta love playing with our Decks... Nothing like a group of dudes wiping out their own Decks (don't touch mine, I won't touch yours as you pointed out) and having multiplayer sessions! And then, when riding back home from a long and hard day, one can look back on all the Deck that was had. Yup, good times! Edit: Couldn't miss the opportunity to say that my Deck is big, black and beautiful... Ok I stop now! 😂

[@TechDweeb]

My deck usually performs way better than this! I swear this never happens!

[@J1m03]

Me watching this without owning a deck😂 gonna buy one soon tho

[@J1m03]

Update I bought a steam deck OLED LOCAL FOR $450 1tb

[@raaphalk2802]

@4:54 what keyboard skin is this? it looks great, but I don't see it in the store

[@Void_Dweller7]

the oled one I believe.

[@Peaches4Rent]

Is there any way to debounce the joysticks?

[@Dingaling49]

This made me really excited to play with my deck!

[@StarFishPrime31415]

DeckDweeb 😏

[@luca3813]

Is It different using moonlight sunshine for streaming the PC on the deck or use the remote play on steam?

[@singledad1313]

Sniffing your deck fumes is tight!

[@eatereater6312]

Getting one next week😎🙌🏾

[@paperoverflow]

I play with my deck... right now... again, again and again

[@dieselbuff854]

Hi.. could you please tell me if the steam deck will play fight angels special edition?

[@hotheadedgamer9126]

Do you have any advice on multiplayer? I find that it seems to have a lot of input lag from controllers even on my Steam Deck OLED.

[@mxextxaxl393]

Remember everybody. Comedy comes in threes.

[@vancemah8407]

I play mt Deck all the time. I whip out my Deck in public all the time. I enjoy playing with my Deck in a coffee shop. I don't mind people staring at my Deck.

[@TechDweeb]

I like your confidence!

[@ogrejd]

Oooh. Love that Commodore 64-themed keyboard. Definitely wouldn't mind one of those...

[@PatriotJedi]

I left you 2 comments now asking for your thoughts on a retroid pocket 3+ boot loop I'm stuck in and can't play the device.

[@TechDweeb]

Sorry to hear. Not sure what to suggest, I've never experienced that before.

[@PatriotJedi]

​@@TechDweeb really? Out of all those handhelds and stuff you've had you've never had one boot loop. It's a common occurring problem across Android devices.

[@DevinCurrie]

​@@PatriotJedi Maybe try checking out Kei's Retro Gaming KZbin channel for tips on power cycling your RP3+? Check out the comment section too.

[@UEGGOTH]

That intro went on for way too long honestly but, I love playing with my deck!

[@user-lm3ll1jp7f]

Thank you for your information... I STOPPED buying games or I RETURN games if I find out it needs a DRM server. What happens when that server is taken offline? Who owns the game if it has to phone home?

[@DevinCurrie]

Yeah I try to buy digital games from the GOG store first if available before trying other options including the Steam store.

[@hatguyfan22]

Why did that intro make me laugh 😂 bruh

[@Bala-zw1lk]

While using a mouse in game mode the mouse cursor goes to the right down corner in few seconds. Does anyone know any fix?

[@darkemperor418]

Intro got me fucked up lmao 😅

[@DirkCleiren]

thanks good tips!

[@tictaktoad]

First thing i did was sniff the fumes hahahah

[@QQysosrs]

where the hell can i switch my desktop controlls ? not even reddit could help me lol

[@alexanderjones6205]

That was a great video

[@digitizer3627]

Stop playing with your deck all day😂 you could go blind..😂

[@kekapo92]

I take the Nested tip, thanks !

[@Lickychar]

I always play and rub my deck till my arms are sore

[@nopenope1]

and now in a New Zealand accent, please (I think that one does the trick, if I am not falsely remembering) 😇

[@mannyblight6140]

Mine comes in th makes tomorrow got one open box for 370

[@TechDweeb]

Lucky!

[@aailMaglio]

i buy the dock too, so when i need it it can transform to a pc

[@ImUrZaddy]

I play with my 7.4inch deck every day

[@mr.a.4955]

So... I heard this guy up in Canada went blind from playing with his deck too much. From staring at the screen too long, I mean.

[@TechDweeb]

It's pretty common up here. The winters are long and cold...

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

What about hacked Switch?

[@tonythayer363]

Oot and aboot 🤣

[@TechDweeb]

No doot aboot it!

[@sjab5987]

haha deck kinda sounds like pee pee

[@TechDweeb]

This is my new favourite comment

[@I4getTings]

Happy Saturday TD! Hope today was a good one 😃

[@TechDweeb]

It was! I worked on this vid all day and had a great time :D

[@I4getTings]

@@TechDweeb You did a good job 😀