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A collection of awesome things regarding Valve's Steam Deck

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# awesome-steamdeck [![Awesome](https://awesome.re/badge.svg)](https://awesome.re)
A curated list of awesome things regarding Valve's Steam Deck.

## General Guides
- [Wagner's Tech Talk Steam Deck Guide](https://wagnerstechtalk.com/steamdeck/)
- [Mike Royal's Steam Deck Guide](https://github.com/mikeroyal/Steam-Deck-Guide)
- [Steam Sale Schedule](https://www.pcgamer.com/steam-sale-dates/) - Dates for all known Steam sales

## Which Steam Deck Should I Buy?
- [512GB OLED, 1TB OLED](https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck/)
    - [Dave2D's OLED Screen comparisons](https://youtu.be/7FKJODmcdiM?si=2mtlm8mOqlY5xLGF&t=172)
        - The 1TB OLED Etched Glass diminishes some of the benefits of an OLED screen
        - The OLED versions have longer battery life vs. the LCD version
        - The 512GB OLED model seems to be the model to get, particularly if you plan to do an SSD Upgrade
    - [Steam OLED Reddit Megathread](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/17wih9s/megathread_steam_deck_oled/)

## Accessories
- **Storage (internal SSD)**
    - Internal SSD Upgrade
        - [iFixit SSD Replacement Guide](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+SSD+Replacement/148989)
        - [Tech Thusiast's Guide on How to Upgrade the SSD](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwEo2qwPfig)
        - [Lawrence Yang's (Valve Designer) Warning on 2242-sized Upgrades](https://twitter.com/lawrenceyang/status/1540863166438969345)
    - [PSA: Remove your microSD Before Opening Your Steam Deck](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/tsdjxz/psa_dont_forget_to_remove_your_microsd_card/)
    - [eBay Search for "M.2 2230 SSD" Drives](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=m.2+2230+ssd)
        - Popular brands: Kioxia (Toshiba), Kingston, Western Digital, SK Hynix
        - tl;dr - Make sure that it is a single-sided M.2 2230 form factor SSD
    - [Steam Deck Recovery Instructions](https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/1B71-EDF2-EB6D-2BB3) - Link to recovery image can be found here

- **Storage (external microSD)**
    - [microSD Card Specs Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/x1wasq/psa_a_microsd_card_guide_that_seems_to_be_sorely/)
    - [Infographic on microSD Specs](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/tgzepn/just_as_info_i_know_there_are_alot_of_experts/)
    - [Steam Deck Tech Specs](https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck#SaleSection_24468) - UHS-I controller
    - Popular brands: Lexar Play, Samsung EVO and PRO, Sandisk Extreme
    - tl;dr - Get a reputable U3 A2 UHS-I microSD card

- **Screen protector**
    - [Screen Protector Pros & Cons](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/tc8g4p/comment/i0cmgzt/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
    - [amFilm Screen Protector (Glossy)](https://www.amazon.com/amFilm-Screen-Protector-Compatible-Steam/dp/B09TPF6NQ8)
    - [MagGlass Matte Anti-glare Etched Glass Screen Protector](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X82S4XL/)
        - [Before and After Off-angle](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/tzgylh/before_and_after_applying_the_magglass_antiglare/)
        - [Before and After Head-on](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/w7i365/just_receiced_my_magglass_matte_screen_protector/)
        - [MagGlass Comparison Pictures](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/y4xs7s/magglass_strong_avoid_if_you_want_to_retain_any/)
    - tl;dr - Divided opinions on whether people like the matte glass protector and how it affects color and clarity

- **Case**
    - [tomtoc Carrying Case](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZYFV1GD/) - Larger Pouch with Shoulder Strap
    - [MVRPDXC Sling Bag-style Case](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2QRVPGL/)
    - [JSAUX Carrying Case](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZB1RZ2G/)
    - [Daydayup Carrying Case](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09STVV9M8/)

- **Chargers and Docks**
    - [Steam Deck Charging Info](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/ub0ai4/a_few_important_things_about_charging_the_deck/) - Everything you need to know about charging your Steam Deck
    - [Mirabox 65W GaN Charger w/ HDMI](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8J4C1X4) - Combo charger and mini-dock with USB-C, USB-A, and 4K/HD HDMI
    - [Anker Nano 45W Charger](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPKRC84P) - The tiniest charger for your Steam Deck
    - [JSAUX Dock - 3 USB-A port](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7HVZNMB)
    - [KUNSLUCK Stand Base](https://www.amazon.com/Stand-Valve-Steam-Anti-Slip-Silicone/dp/B09TW292LK) - Just a stand, not a dock with silicone padding
    - [Anker USB-C Travel Hub](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZVKTP53/)
    - [90 Degree Rear-facing USB-C Adapter](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B8X6H96S/)

- **Power Banks**
    - [Baseus Power Bank - 100W 20,000mAh](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP26DDJB/) - TSA/Airplane safe

- **Controllers**
  - [How to Connect an External Controller](https://www.lifewire.com/use-external-controllers-on-steam-deck-6544100)
  - [Aftermarket hall-sensor stick options and known issues](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/14m9a2w/aftermarket_hallsensor_stick_options_and_known/)
    - [Hall Effect Joysticks - What is it and Why Does It Matter](https://thegamingsetup.com/guides/hall-effect-joysticks)
    - [ElecGear Replacement Joystick](https://www.amazon.com/ElecGear-Replacement-Electromagnetic-No-Drifting-Controllers/dp/B0BVKT1JV7) - requires soldering, but functionally better than the GuliKit
    - [GuliKit Hall Sensor Replacement Joystick v2](https://www.gulikit.com/productinfo/1026071.html) - no solder drop in replacement sticks, but known issues with a square outer deadzone

## Software Setup
- **Non-Steam Game Installers**
    - [Unifideck](https://github.com/mubaraknumann/unifideck) -  Epic Games, GOG, and Amazon games appear directly in your Steam library
    - [Heroic Games Launcher](https://heroicgameslauncher.com/) - `Epic Games` and `GOG` game launcher installer
        - [Steam Deck Install Documentation](https://github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher/wiki/SteamDeck---Flatpak)
        - Epic Games Fixes
            - [Celeste](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGeHKRr0AmQ) - Black Screen Fix
            - [Fall Guys](https://arvrtips.com/fall-guys-on-the-steam-deck/) - enabling Epic Online Services and EasyAntiCheat
            - [Red Dead Redemption 2](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/xzwuvf/red_dead_redemption_2_epic_games_version_now/) - Social Club Error Code 18
        - tl;dr Use this for `Epic Games` and `GOG`-based games
    - [Lutris](https://lutris.net/) - General Purpose Game Launcher
        - [Dexerto Guide to Installing Lutris](https://www.dexerto.com/tech/how-to-install-epic-games-on-steam-deck-1894333/)
        - tl;dr Use this for everything else like `Origin Games` and `Amazon Prime Gaming`
    - [GDLauncher](https://gdlauncher.com/) - Best Minecraft launcher supporting Vanilla, Fabric, Forge and FTB builds
        - [Gardiner Bryant's Guide to Install Minecraft on your Steam Deck](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky7-vdorVC0)
    - [NonSteamLaunchers](https://github.com/moraroy/NonSteamLaunchers-On-Steam-Deck) - Up and coming script to install many non-Steam Launchers under 1 Proton prefix

- **Steam Setup**
    - [MonroeWorld's Guide to Setting All Five Custom Artwork for Non-Steam Games](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJsoGik7hLo)
        - [SteamGridDB - Grid, Hero, Logo, Icon Assets](https://www.steamgriddb.com/)

- **General Game Performance**
    - [CryoByte33 Explaining Performance Boosts with swapfile, swappiness, and VRAM mods post-SteamOS 3.3.2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od9_a1QQQns)
        - [CryoByte33's CryoUtilities](https://github.com/CryoByte33/steam-deck-utilities) - User-friendly scripts to adjust swapfile, swappiness, and TRIM
        - [Increase Your swapfile Manually](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/waiujt/how_to_increase_the_swap_on_the_deck/)
        - [CyroUtilities 2.0 Announcement](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9EjXYZUqUs)
        - [Remember to update UMA Frame buffer size after SteamOS 3.5](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/17xma1w/cryoutilities_20_updating_to_35/)
    - [Why the 40fps Hype is Real](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/udthpo/confusion_regarding_the_40hz_hype/) - The frametime and power consumption sweet spot
    - [Steam Deck HQ Game Settings](https://steamdeckhq.com/game-settings/)
    - [ShareDeck Game Settings](https://sharedeck.games/)
    - [HandheldHQ Game Settings](https://handheldhq.io/device/steam-deck-oled/) - Per-game settings cross-checked across multiple guides, with tested FPS and battery
    - [Reddit Thread on Various Games](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/uk1ksk/optimized_steam_deck_performanceimage_quality/)
    - [ProtonDB](https://www.protondb.com) - Crowdsourced game compatibility reports

- **Windows**
    - [How to Install Stock Windows on Steam Deck](https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/install-windows-steam-deck)
    - [What is tiny11? - An Alternative Stripped Down Version of Windows 11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_l0plCryFg)
        - [Official tiny11 ISO Download Link](https://archive.org/details/tiny-11_202302)
        - [tiny11builder - Build Your Own tiny11 image](https://github.com/ntdevlabs/tiny11builder)
    - [Steam Deck Tools](https://steam-deck-tools.ayufan.dev/) - Fan Control, Performance Overlay, Power Control for Windows

- **Emulation**
    - [EmuDeck](https://www.emudeck.com/)
        - [RetroGameCorps's EmuDeck Guide](https://retrogamecorps.com/2022/10/16/steam-deck-emulation-starter-guide/)
        - [Wagner's Tech Talk EmuDeck Guide](https://wagnerstechtalk.com/sd-emudeck/)
        - [Steam ROM Manager](https://steamgriddb.github.io/steam-rom-manager/) - Managing ROMs in Steam
        - [Flatseal - Allow File System Access Outside of Flatpak Sandboxes](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/sr2915/steam_deck_emulators/)
        - [Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, YouTube, etc. via EmuDeck's Cloud Services Manager](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkc-IjNuH20) - Streaming services in Game Mode

- Emulator-specific
        - [Cemu - Wii U Emulator](https://cemu.info/)
            - [Cemu - Enable Gyroscope for Wii U](https://steamdeckhq.com/tips-and-guides/enable-gyroscope-for-cemu-on-deck/)
            - [Shandell Explains's Wii U USB Helper Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBNRJJK0KHo)
            - [Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 40fps Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/uv0us5/updated_guide_to_get_legend_of_zelda_breath_of/)
        - [PS1 and PS2 - Where to Install BIOS files](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/ty18d4/emudeck_wont_run_psx_ps2_games/)
        - [RPCS3 - PS3 Emulator](https://rpcs3.net/)
            - [DJ Hero turntable support](https://wiki.rpcs3.net/index.php?title=Help:Peripherals_and_accessories)
        - [ScummVM](https://www.scummvm.org/)
            - [ScummVM - How to add ScummVM games to EmulationStationDE](https://gitlab.com/es-de/emulationstation-de/-/blob/master/USERGUIDE.md#scummvm)
        - [Eden - Nintendo Switch 1 Emulator](https://eden-emu.dev/)
            - [The Ultimate Steam Deck Switch Emulation Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ8UunuMLqc)
        - [Definitive Guide to Every Sonic Game](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FsjXbyYQTIK9f9P_NYHoLGnv8_ZqHjgLPf9Qm0VMcVo/edit#)
        - [Nintendo GameCube and Wii Emulation](https://dolphin-emu.org/)
            - [DolphinBar](https://www.mayflash.com/product/W010.html) - Wiimote to USB wireless sensor bar
                - [Using DolphinBar with Steam Deck](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/tsfmkc/using_dolphinbar_with_steam_deck/) - The easiest way to connect Wiimotes to your Steam Deck
            - [Using 2 Candles Instead of a Sensor Bar to Get the Wiimotes to Work](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/12ewk6a/using_2_candles_to_play_wii_games_without_sensor/) | [Link 2](https://www.dkoldies.com/blog/you-can-use-candles-instead-of-the-wii-sensor-bar/) - This is not a joke
            - [How to Create a Mii/Run the Mii Channel](https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-how-to-create-a-mii) - Create Miis to be used in games, you can also transfer your Miis via Wiimotes from your original Wii consoles
            - [Use Audio Stretching to Fix Audio Stuttering](https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-dolphin-5-0-audio-stutter-crackling-audio-tied-to-framerate)

- General Emulation Performance Fixes
        - [Stuttering Audio - Wrong FPS fix](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/v69ex5/dont_be_like_me_if_youre_experiencing_stutter_in/)
        - [Stuttering Audio - CPU SMT fix](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/uj4522/lpt_getting_emulator_stuttering_try_disabling_cpu/)
 
   - [Steam Deck Emulation Games Database](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fRqvAh_wW8Ho_8i966CCSBgPJ2R_SuDFIvvKsQCv05w/edit#gid=1989583881)
 
- **Utilities**
    - [Decky Plugin Loader](https://github.com/SteamDeckHomebrew/decky-loader) - All plugins installed in the Decky Marketplace
        - [Animation Changer](https://github.com/TheLogicMaster/SDH-AnimationChanger) - Download, manage, and randomize boot/suspend animations from [SteamDeckRepo](https://steamdeckrepo.com/)
        - [AutoFlatpaks](https://github.com/jurassicplayer/decky-autoflatpaks) - Manage Flatpaks within gaming mode
        - [Battery Tracker](https://github.com/safijari/steam-deck-battery-tracker#readme) - Track battery usage over time with graphs
        - [Game Theme Music](https://github.com/OMGDuke/SDH-GameThemeMusic) - Play theme songs on your game pages
        - [PowerTools Plugin](https://github.com/NGnius/PowerTools) - Adjust CPU and GPU limits
        - [SteamGridDB](https://github.com/SteamGridDB/decky-steamgriddb) - Manage Steam artwork from within gaming mode
        - [Storage Cleaner](https://github.com/mcarlucci/decky-storage-cleaner) - Manage shader cache and compatibility data
        - [vibrantDeck](https://github.com/libvibrant/vibrantDeck) - Adjust screen saturation / vibrancy
    - [ProtonUp-Qt](https://davidotek.github.io/protonup-qt/) - Install and manage multiple versions of Proton-GE
    - [Shader Cache Killer](https://github.com/scawp/Steam-Deck.Shader-Cache-Killer) - Allows you to manage Shader Caches stored in your internal storage.  Handy for 64GB owners who are running out of space on their Steam Deck.
    - File Transfer to/from Steam Deck
        - (Easy) [Warpinator/Winpinator](https://steamdeckhq.com/tips-and-guides/warpinator-wireless-transfer-from-windows/) - dedicated file sharing application installed on the Steam Deck and Windows PC
        - (Medium) [Remote Samba Share](https://steamcommunity.com/app/1675200/discussions/0/3186865924590340398/#c3186865924600569501) - Steam Deck accessing remote servers via SMB
        - (Medium) [Mount ext4 Filesystems on Windows with WSL2](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-10-now-lets-you-mount-linux-ext4-filesystems-in-wsl-2/) -  Good for mounting ext4-formatted microSDs on Windows
        - (Hard) [SyncThing](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/03/syncthing-is-a-great-way-to-transfer-files-from-pc-to-steam-deck/) | [Config](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/vocyi5/start_syncthing_automatically_on_steamdeck_even/) - Automatically sync folders on Steam Deck and remote machines

- **Developer / Linux Tools**
    - [popsulfr's Advanced Steam Deck Tips and Tricks](https://gitlab.com/popsulfr/steam-deck-tricks)
    - [Distrobox](https://distrobox.privatedns.org/) - Use any Linux distribution inside your terminal.
        - [GamingOnLinux's Guide to Distrobox on the Steam Deck](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/09/distrobox-can-open-up-the-steam-deck-to-a-whole-new-world/)
    - [Rwfus](https://github.com/ValShaped/rwfus) - Use pacman on the Steam Deck without losing packages when the next update comes out
    - [Automatically update installed flatpaks](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/zis9sf/psa_automatically_update_installed_flatpaks/) - setup systemd timers to update flatpaks

## Miscellaneous
- **Hardware Tips and Tricks**
    - [Toggling Desktop-oriented and Gamepad-oriented Controls](https://twitter.com/OnDeck/status/1594860698236227584) - Useful for swapping to a controller layout when in desktop mode
    - [Touchpad Circular Scrolling](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/10u45cp/for_those_who_dont_know_you_can_just_do_this/) - no need to flick up/down repeatedly, just scroll iPod wheel style
    - [Installing an AirTag in your Steam Deck](https://www.pcworld.com/article/620605/the-steam-deck-can-fit-an-apple-airtag-inside-with-no-modifications.html)
        - [Foxxhound29's tweak to insulate the airtag](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/yk1j5o/small_tweak_to_the_apple_airtag_on_steam_deck_no/) - Some folks recommend [kapton tape](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kapton+tape) instead of electric tape

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