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Steam Deck Accessories

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Docks

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Docking Stations

Steam Deck™ Docking Station ($89) is a Docking Station for Steam Deck.

Tech Specs for Dock:

  • 3 x USB-A 3.1 Gen1 Ports
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • DisplayPort 1.4
  • HDMI 2.0
  • MST (Multi-Stream Transport) enabling multi-monitor support
  • Supports up to 4k 60hz, or 1440p 120hz
  • FreeSync support
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Steam Deck™ Docking Station. Video Credit: Valve

JSAUX 12-in-1 RGB Docking Station for Steam Deck has 12 functional ports, including 1-HDMI port (4K@120Hz), 2-USB-A 3.2 (10Gbps data transmission), 1-USB-A 2.0(480Mbps data transmission),1-Gigabit Ethernet port, 1-USB C-PD port, 1-3.5mm audio interface, 1-TF card slot, 1-SD card slot, 1-DisplayPort (4K@120Hz), and 2-USB C port (10Gbps data transmission).


JSAUX 12-in-1 RGB Steam Deck Docking Station

JSAUX Steam Deck Docking Station is a 6-in-1 Docking Station for Steam Deck. Equipped with an HDMI 4K@60Hz output, a Gigabit LAN Ethernet input, a USB-C port for charging, and three USB-A 3.0 ports, letting you explore a new way to play with Steam Deck. It supports 100W(Maximum) power delivery, which is enough power to charge your Steam Deck at full speed (45W) when paired with the original charger.


JSAUX Steam Deck Docking Station

JSAUX Steam Deck Docking Station With M.2 is a 6-in-1 Docking Station for Steam Deck. Equipped with an HDMI 4K@60Hz output, a Gigabit LAN Ethernet input, a USB-C port for charging, two USB-A 3.0 ports, and a full size M.2 slot. It supports 100W(Maximum) power delivery, which is enough power to charge your Steam Deck at full speed (45W) when paired with the original charger. The M.2 slot supports 2230, 2242, 2260, or 2280 M.2 drives with M or M&B key at up to 900MB/s. The drive is automatically mounted when attached to the dock using a script provided by JSAUX.


JSAUX Steam Deck Docking Station M.2

Deckmate ($49.00 USD) is a swiss-army accessory for your Steam Deck. It's essentially four accessories in one, as the complete system includes a kickstand alongside mounts for your wall, VESA bracket, microSD holder, and anything else that’ll stick to the portable’s back.


Deckmate

NexDock is an accessory with a HDMI-in port and Type-C cable NexDock that turns the Steam Deck into a fully functional computer.


NexDock 2-in-1. Source: NexDock

More great Docking Stations options:

USB-C Hubs

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USB-C Adapters

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USB-C Fast Charging Cables

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Cases

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PROJECT Killswitch is a custom protective case for the Steam Deck designed by dbrand.


Front


Back

JSAUX Protective Standing Case is a case for the Steam Deck made by JSAUX which features a kick stand.


JSAUX Protective Standing Case front and back view

JSAUX Protective Case is a case for the Steam Deck made by JSAUX.


JSAUX Protective Case

Spigen Steam Deck Case is a case for the Steam Deck made by Spigen. It features a hard plastic element on the back which some individuals have used for modding.


Spigen Case

eXtremeRate Steam Deck Shells


eXtremeRate Steam Deck Shells

JSAUX Transparent Back Plate for Steam Deck RGB & Vents


JSAUX Transparent Back Plate for Steam Deck RGB & Vents

JSAUX Transparent Back Plate for Steam Deck


JSAUX Transparent Back Plate

JSAUX Transparent Shell for Steam Deck


JSAUX Transparent Shell

Stands

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JSAUX Anti-Slip Stand for Steam Deck Dock SG0104

KUNSLUCK Stand Base for Steam Deck

Pixel Art Universal Controller Stand

Transparent Acrylic Universal Controller Stand for Gaming

Skins

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dbrand Skins Skins for the Steam Deck made by dbrand.


dbrand Skin

Xtremeskins.co.uk Skins Skins for the Steam Deck made by Xtremeskins. Note that Xtremeskins is based in the UK. They ship globally, but it may take some time.


Xtremeskins skin

Custom Skins If you have access to the equipment it is possible to make your own skins from vinyl. This file provides the necessary cut template.


Custom skins cut template

KO Custom Creations skins for Steam Deck


KO Custom Creations skins for Steam Deck

Thumbstick Grips

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Thumb Grip Set for Steam Deck/ROG Ally


Custom thumbstick grips

Bootup Animations

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Steam Deck Repo is a collection of cool start-up animations/videos on your Steam Deck.


Headphones

Apple Airpods and Airpods Pro

Setting up Airpods on the Steam Deck

  • Tap on the Steam button. This will open up the sidebar.

  • Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth.

  • After this, open the lid on your Airpods, and don’t pull out the earbuds immediately. Hold the button at the back of the case and wait until the light starts flashing on your Airpods.

  • The flashing light indicates the AirPods are in pairing mode. Tap on the Airpods option in the Steam Deck and wait till the connection is established.

If you still have issues connecting

  • Plugin the mouse and keyboard into the USB ports on your Steam Deck.

  • Hold the power button to bring up the power menu.

  • Choose “Switch to Desktop” to switch over to the Linux desktop.

  • Now go the Bluetooth Settings and set it to enable on login.

Controllers

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Steam Contoller

  • Note: Steam Controllers were discontinued on November 26, 2019, though, you can still buy them on ebay.

  • Steam Controller Setup

Xbox Wireless Controller + USB-C® Cable

  • XONE is a Linux kernel driver for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S accessories. It serves as a modern replacement for xpad, aiming to be compatible with Microsoft's Game Input Protocol (GIP).
  • XPAD neo is an Advanced Linux Driver for Xbox One Wireless Controller (shipped with Xbox One S).


Xbox Controller

Xbox Adaptive Controller is a unified hub for devices that helps make gaming more accessible. Designed primarily to meet the needs of gamers with limited mobility.


Xbox Adaptive Controller. Image Credit: Microsoft

PlayStation 5 DualSense™ Wireless Controller

  • Update the wireless controller firmware

  • DS4Windows is an open-source gamepad input mapper and virtual emulator designed to use and connect your PlayStation controller (DualShock 3/4 and DualSense 5) to a Windows 10 & 11 PC. It also comes handy with emulating a Xbox controller and tricks the computer into thinking the DS4, is in fact, an Xbox game pad (virtual emulation occurs).

Note: make sure to use Bottles to run this firmware update and DS4Windows.


PS 5 DualSense™ Controller

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller


Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock, Wireless Pro Controller for Switch, Windows and Steam Deck.

8BitDo SN30 Pro+ Controller


8BitDo SN30 Pro+ Controller


8BitDo SN30 Pro+ Controller Button Mapping

GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Wireless Controller

Amazon Luna Controller

  • The Luna Controller is made for Amazon's cloud gaming service. Powered by Cloud Direct technology Connect directly to Amazon's custom game servers when playing on Luna, reducing roundtrip latency by 17 to 30 milliseconds vs. a local Bluetooth connection among Windows PC, Mac, and Fire TV.

Joysticks

GuliKit Electromagnetic Joystick Module 2.0 for Steam Deck

Gulikit Electromagnetic Module Joystick for Steam Deck

Portable Keyboards

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(US Version) Rii i4 Mini Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad

(UK Version) Rii i4 Mini Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad

Erkovia Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad

Portable Monitors

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Best Portable Monitor 2023 This Portable Monitor Unleashed My Steam Deck

1080P Monitors up to 144Hz with HDR

1600P Monitors up to 120Hz with HDR

4K Monitors up to 60Hz with HDR

Screen Protectors

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Glass Sceen Protector for Steam Deck

Storage

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The Steam Deck supports expansion via a MicroSD card slot which supports up to 2TB MicroSD cards. Additionally the Steam Deck uses a 2230 m.2 SSD drive, meaning that some users have sourced large (up to 2TB!) drives to upgrade their Decks.

MicroSD Cards

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Note: UHS (Ultra High Definition) is the next generation bus interface used to enable high-speed data transfer for SDHC and SDXC cards. There are three classes UHS-I (Ultra High-Speed Phase I), UHS-II (Ultra High-Speed Phase II), and UHS-III (Ultra High-Speed Phase III). For daily usage, a microSD or SD card with UHS-I interface would be sufficient with storage capacity up to 1TB. If this doesn't satisfy your needs, you can go for microSD or SD cards with UHS-II interface with current storage capacity up to 256GB.


Image Credit: SD Association

USB-C MicroSD Card Readers

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UGREEN USB-C Micro SD Card Reader Type C to MicroSD Card Adapter


UGREEN USB-C SD Card Reader, 2-in-1 Micro SD Card Reader, for TF SD, MicroSD SDXC, and MicroSDXC UHS-I Card


Anker SD Card Reader, 2-in-1 USB-C Memory Reader for SDXC, SDHC, SD, MMC, RS-MMC, Micro SDHC Card, and UHS-I Cards


uni Memory Card Reader Adapter USB-C/USB 3.0, Supports SD/Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC


YouTube Videos for Upgrading SSD

SSDs

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2230

SABRENT Rocket 2230 NVMe 4.0 1TB High Performance PCIe 4.0 M.2 2230 SSD [SB-2130-1TB]

INLAND TN436 1TB M.2 2230 SSD PCIe Gen 4.0x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive, 3D TLC NAND Gaming Internal SSD

INLAND 2230 Internal SSD 1TB High Performance Gen4x4 M.2 2230 30mm Internal Solid State Drive PCIe 4.0, up to 4,700 MB/s

2TB Micron 2400 M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0x4 SSD

SABRENT Rocket Q4 2230 NVMe 4.0 2TB High Performance PCIe 4.0 M.2 2230 SSD

Western Digital SN740 NVMe - M.2 2230 SSD

XPC Technologies 2TB M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe SSD Gen 4.0x4 Single-Sided Drive, 5100MB/s Read, 4800 MB/s Write

2242

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Rocket NVMe 2242 SSD 2TB


Dogfish M.2 2242 SSD 4TB 3D NAND QLC


SSD Heatsinks

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SSD Heatsink Thermal Pad: M.2 2230 NVME SSD Copper Heat Sink Cooling Thermal Paste

Portable SSDs

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Sabrent XTRM Q is a perfect SSD for all your needs: Games, High-res photos, Videos, Sound files, etc. It's perfect for saving, creating and editing available in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB drives.

Shell Thunder is a high-performance Intel-Certified Thunderbolt 3 SSD Enclosure engineered for active cooling with smart fan technology. Shell Thunder is designed for 2280 and 2260 m.2 NVME SSDs for Windows and macOS.

Orico USB4.0 NVMe SSD Enclosure is a high-performance SSD Enclosure engineered with up to a 40Gbps transmission rate and 2 TB capacity. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux devices.

Power

Important Note:

  • Steam Deck Power Input: 45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply.

  • The Steam Deck can be charged at a maximum speed of 45W.

  • There’s a 5,313mAh battery inside the Steam Deck.

  • I would recommend getting a 20,000mAh power bank for your Steam Deck as it will charge your console multiple times.

Chargers

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Batteries

Replacement Battery for the Steam Deck