I do agree with the edits. They aren't fully fleshed out yet, a little too long, timing isn't as on point as with more seasoned creators and there are slightly too many. They can liven up these buzzfeed-type of videos and require some practice, I suppose. I'd probably dial them down a bit and focus the editing work on fewer well placed ones :) Still a good video!
I did not know about the battery stuff, I really like using the Deck as another desktop PC connected to my TV, but I was very concerned about damaging the battery Thanks for all the information
As someone who worked with batteries and got certified in battery tech. We were told that you need to cycle the battery, eg letting it use its charge and then recharging. This will make the battery last longer. You should also never charge to 100% an ideal range is 80% You should also never leave a battery charging all the time, this puts a lot of ware on the battery, and you should use a slow charge. This will help the battery last longer, and you shouldn’t charge too much because it will cause the battery to stay in a constant state of high heat which will lower the battery life. I am just telling you what I was taught when I went to get certified in battery tech.
Hi, cool info but you are referring to nickel cadmium battery types or possibly NiMH batteries (especially that you mention they need to be drained fully before charge) The SteamDeck has lithium-ion polymer battery which has a lot different properties and actually should not be discharged fully for best performance. Do not mean to call you out but as someone certified in battery tech surely you should know this?
thanks for the tips, the sprint button rather than drifting sticks is such a good idea! I upgraded the ssd on mine and put the back cover with ventilation holes/heatsink, thats about it and all I really needed, I am using the pass through as well! Subbed!
Glad you liked the video! Awesome mod, the deck does linger in the high end temperatures indeed. I am making a video about tackling that and gaining slight performance boost too. Thanks a lot for the kind words, I appreciate it 🤜🤛
Great guide, thank you for that. Some of these steps I had already applied, while others were completely unknown to me, and it's a relief to learn about them so soon after getting my own Deck. The second don't, however, not to use screen protection, I didn't think the reasoning you gave not to use it was enough. I mean, it's like insurance, right? You want to have and never need, instead of needing it and never having. English is not my first language so I didn't get the other reasoning you used about making something else worthless? Useless? I didn't quite catch that, but I wish to know more, if you wouldn't mind. Anyways, appreciate the video, and I hope to see more useful stuff like that in your channel.
Hello, thanks a lot for the kind words! I am glad you found something worth your time but I am even more happy you were already taking good care of your Deck! To your question, thou - By biggest problem with screen protector for the deck is that it degrades the quality of the display and especially the touch screen while not really protecting the screen from anything but scratches, and to leave any marks on this device's display you need to be misusing it or storing it improperly. In order ro protect the display from fall damage or any real damage you need to drop at least 100$ on a protector, the cheap ones just won't cut it (thats been tested with phones, let alone something as heavy as the deck). At the same time having a peotector incentivises you to be more careless with it thinking it will "save" the day if something happens, but it won't. So it's more like a "fake insurance" than a real one. I went on a rant there but I hope that makes my take and opinion clearer. Thanks a lot for taking the time to write a comment and, I do appreciate it a lot 🫡
Insurance for what? I mostly use the Steam Deck on the couch at home, and sometimes, I bring it over to a friend to show it. There are even rare instances that I played on campus at university, so most of the time, it's used in a safe place and not outside.
Have you ordered the OLED version? It's a big improvement compared to the LCD but i guess you already watched every single YT video on that. Apparently anyone can do a Steam Deck Review nowdays.
No, while I love having the best of the best, I'd rather wait for serious improvements - performance. P.S yeah, I'd rather do reviews and analysis on specific features, etc!
Absolutely for docked! Since you will be using it as a computer essentially, you don't want your battery sitting at 100%. If you mainly use it docked I even suggest capping it to 50%! That's the best charge for a battery to sit on (thats why electronics arrive at about 50% charge when brand new, they store them this way to preserve battery health)
i was wondering if the deck had the feature where it bypasses the battery and just runs via the power cord. I know the switch while docked has this feature and my laptop does too but i have been worried of keeping it on charge more than off charge
Then you use a protector. My opinion is based on adults using it, obviously with kids most of those wont apply. I would even add a protective case if I were to give one to a child.
dudes entire video is what not to do with the battery lmao if you can afford a steam deck you can afford to buy the cheap ass replacement battery just play it how you want
I'm going to say dude very good video. I came into this video thinking there will be nothing for me and I was just burning some time, but very informative and concise with new useful information.
Really cool idea for a video, Plenty of "do this with steam deck" vidoes out there but this is the first "dont do this" video and the concept is original and helpful! Keep it up!
If you accidentally drain your battery and it gets stuck in a low GPU performance even after recharging, I recommend putting it in Battery Storage Mode.
the problem of no screen protector... is the fact that i am going to buy the thing to use its touch features for the games that i plan to play on it... it will be scratched whether i like it or not...
Fair enough! Keep in mind though that the touch of the Deck isn't the most responsive, and a screen protector makes it worst. I think it was imoroved with the OLED, but can't say for sure.
Great video very helpful and informative. The editing was a little out of place in my opinion but overall great video nonetheless. I really liked that you provided technical details and reasoning.
Thanks! And thanks for the feedback, I am quite new to editing and content creation in general, still learning and experimenting. I guess too much can be too much. Thanks a lot I appreciate the honesty, it helps!
I dont agree with the screen protector, its not only to protect from scratchs but from dust as well, and it makes it easy to clean, also the OLED haves a very good tactil response even with protector, thanks for the other tips man! I apreciate them
Fair enough! I am a fan of screen protectors myself, just not for the Deck, but I would not enforce my view on anyone. If it works for you thats actually great. Thanks a lot for reaching out! Cheers! 🤜🤛
Completely agree with the battery. I use massive lithium poly batteries in rc planes and helicopters. The 1st few discharge and recharge cycles break the battery in. Then they perform better. Never ever Completely deplete the battery & don't charge for a few days it may never let the battery charge again? I don't know what Valves BMS (battery management system) is like but I will find out on my new SD.
I have always had the comprehension that the battery should be between 10-90% for maximum life expectancy, and much like cars, the percentage isn't what the battery is at.
Thanks for this video! As someone fairly tech savvy & having a very basic understanding of battery and charging technology. I appreciate you telling us that Powertools has a battery charge limiter. Doing small charges is better for your battery, than doing full 0 - 100% charges at once. The best thing to do is to limit your battery between 40-50% and keep it at that charge, while doing one or two full battery cycles every month or so, to recalibrate the battery. Your battery will get confused if you never do a full charge, it will display wrong percentages, and your battery health percentage will not be correct, it might even negatively impact your max charging capability. Doing full battery charge cycles too often, will increase battery degradation, so the best solution is to limit it to 40-50% when you can have it pluged in all the time, and charge it up when you need it on the go, and make sure to at least do a one full battery charging cycle every month or so.
I am planning to use my deck basically always plugged in because I plan to use it only at home or at work so with the battery stuff In mind how should I go about that do I have to worry as much?
I wouldn't say necessary, but it will definitely prologue the life of your battery. Although the technology is improved, new phones and laptop do come with software charge limiters you can turn on. I don't think that would be the case if there was less than substantial benefit to having them.
I have a good gaming PC but I got a deck for x-miss and if I can't take it away from the wall a not use the battery for normal use without damaging the battery, I'll keep in my drawer and play my PC. Just seems pointless not to use my handheld as a handheld and not a small PC plug into the wall. Other than that it's great
I agree, but at the same time you will find that you wont be moving too much, and with a long enough cable you won't even notice it. Not to mention that even if you plan to play unplugged you will still play plugged-in most of the time as with AA titles the battery drains in 2 hours and needs about 3-4h to charge fully. If you really want to use it on the go, I suggest a good powerbank that can give it at least a full charge. And maybe consider buying or 3D printing a Deck Mate
Once you get used to pushing them inwards you will fall in love! Just needs a bit of time unlearning muscle memory. I played a lot with Steam Controller prior to having a Deck, so I totally understand the struggle!
So in summary: 1. Don't unplug the Steam Deck when near a power outlet 2. Don't drain the battery 3. Don't leave it in stand by mode. 4. Don't use a screen protector 5. Don't charge while the unit is inside a case 6. Don't uncap the framerate 7. Don't ignore the back buttons
@@SD-ur2up One major problem with the first one: I have to unplug the system in order to transfer files from an external hard drive, as there is only one USB-C port and it's used as the main power source.
Great question! Defensively disconnect it from the power when is off. It will keep topping up the battery every time it loses a bit of power (which it naturally does even if the device is off) P.S Its best to store a battery for longer periods of time with a charge between 50-80%
The back buttons are a true gift + you can macro them and assign multiple buttons into each one and even choose how to press for which button(s) you assigned (example: long press = LT+right mouse click+ arrow up . Or short press = CAPSLOCK + Y) the options are endless.
Hello, thanks! The game is called Deep Rock Galactic, its an amazing co-op extraction shooter with cool progression mechanic which is awesome with friends!
Hey mate, what difference does it make when limiting the charge to a max of 80%, i mean, whats the deal between 80% and 100%? thanks. also i dont think ill like it too much to play constantly with the deck plugged to the wall, the chord is not that long and i dont know, it just becomes more like a desktop.
Hi! I think you wouldn't be able to lay on your couch with a desktop 😁 Jokes aside it's up to you if you want to be overprotective of your battery or not! To answer tour question: A battery has a certain number of charge cycles and with every cycle it total capacity and life degrade. A charge from 0%-100% would take a full cycle out of it. On the flip side charging from 20%-80% takes about 0.15 of a cycle. So in the long run you are getting more total % of juice while degrading your battery much, much slower. Hope that helps!
@@ZhakOfAllTrades I believe modern batteries never actually charge to 100 per cent capacity, your device says 100 per cent but I think that manufacturers limit how much the battery is actually allowed to charge to increase the number of cycles. So 100 per cent on your device is more like 80 per cent for the battery. I could be wrong though, so i welcome anyone's opinion that actually knows what they are talking about, because I have never tested this, I've just heard it a few times.
@@concept226 That is true, they do not charge to absolute max, but it is not 80% And limiting the charge to the usable 80-85% still helps. Remember its all about the charge cycles! In reality the battery is most healthy at 50% and that's the perfect charge to store the battery with. New electronics are sold with half a charge too!
@@ZhakOfAllTrades Yeah, that's fair enough. Thanks for clarifying. I'm not too worried myself as I have opened my deck up a few times and swapping out the battery is pretty simple on the deck, probably easier than most phones thankfully.
thats why you dont opt for edge screen, the best one is the glossy one. If you have glossy you can put anti glare screen protector in it that has alittle bit more clarity than the edged screen which has the same effect and your screen protected.
Hi! Glad you loved the video, thanks for the props! You might want to watch my "6 Steam Deck hacks" video, check it out in the channel! I have a lot of similar videos in the making and coming soon!
I don’t play the steam deck on a charger But I do play in dark mode and portably is it safe to charge to 100%? I want to know because I’m bringing the system with me on a 12 trip up and 12 hour down and I usually turn off the system when it’s at 15% percent
It's safe to charge to 100% I'd say its more damaging to completely drain the battery. Either way don't worry about it if you have to charge your deck fully sometimes, thats completely fine. Those tips are to preserve your battery for a longer time, but otherwise its completely safe to keep charging to full if that's what you prefer!
@@ZhakOfAllTrades ok thanks I have the oled and led steam decks I developed games on them in my free time mostly the art and I just wanted to double check before I bring them
@@ZhakOfAllTrades Can I have your point of view on the situation I just received my steam deck oled limited edition back from RMA I had a dead pixel on it and issues with the screen and I received the system back just today and it again has dead pixel on the screen in the middle of the screen on the right side should I RMA again?
Instead of limiting to 80% battery charging, I limit mine down to 60% when I play while it’s plugged in. Most laptop brands have this option too if it’s always plugged in. the limit to 80% charged is mainly for smart phones.
That also works, although the cycle difference in this range is marginal. You also run the risk of having your Deck at half charge in case you have to use it on the go. But in general is also a viable option, depending on your needs. And most laptops limit to 80-85%, very few have adjustable or lower option. Smartphones got that quite recently last 2-3 gens.
Hello! Welcome to the channel. This sounds like either an error with Linux or a bad charger/cable. Try going in battery storage mode and back. If you do not know how to do it, I explain it in my 6 Steam Deck hacks video!
I had a co-worker they kept saying you need a screen protector. My response was dude I spent extra money for that screen specifically I'm not even going to use the 512 GB of onboard storage because I already got a 1 terabyte m.2 drive for it.
I find screen protectors completely redundant for the Steam Deck. You don't put the device in your pocket like a phone, the analogue sticks are sticking out way beyond the level of the screen, causing it not to scratch even if it is upside down, and unlike the Switch, you don't dock the Steam Deck in a similar fashion where it becomes a flat device which needs to be slid into a plastic housing. I have had mine since March 2022. Not a single scratch on the device. And it is so grip-friendly that I find it near impossible to drop.
Please please please, how do I get my download file back on my deck on desktop mode. I accidentally put it in the trash and deleted the content of my trash. I was trying to download genshin on it, and I messed up the steps. But now I can't download anything onto my desktop. Please help me
So, I tried to download genshin impact and I think I messed up on one of the stages and I was going to start again from the beginning so I deleted what I had downloaded already by deleting the genshin impact file and I think I must have dragged the download file onto the trash and I deleted everything in the trash. So now I when I try to download things from the Internet, there is no folder for it to be downloaded into.
You better never use the power tools extension. I did set a charging limit to 80% and after rebooting it dropped to off, but battery now always charging up to 80% and never more. Gladly i turned it on again and set it to 90% and it worked, but now charging limit is 90% and i can't change it anymore, even if i turn off the feature
Hi, I'm having the same problem. Now it won't reset and stays at 80% no matter how I tweak the settings. Just wanted to check with you if you had any luck sorting this issue out?
@@SD-ur2up no, I just kept it on 90%, I usally play at home on my bed, so it doesn't bother me. In the powertools extension menu is a notification that developers know about this problem, maybe there is solution.
@@БЕШЕНЫЙМАКСИМ I even uninstalled it, it still stuck at 80%, even 79% sometimes. It's not the end of the world but I would like to have the option to reset.
Make sure to also watch 6 Steam Deck Hacks You MUST USE!: ua-cam.com/video/L_YGIlDVYfw/v-deo.html
What game was playing in tip 7 with the gun/grappling hook?
@@johnmarlar8856 I thought I had answered that on my phone, Sorry! Its Deep Rock Galactic!
Good tips, but honestly the amount of little edits were annoying and completely unnecessary.
Thanks for the feedback!
I do agree with the edits. They aren't fully fleshed out yet, a little too long, timing isn't as on point as with more seasoned creators and there are slightly too many. They can liven up these buzzfeed-type of videos and require some practice, I suppose. I'd probably dial them down a bit and focus the editing work on fewer well placed ones :) Still a good video!
Same. One of the best factual content on UA-cam but I feel he’s trying too hard.
He just needs to edit them more smoothly. It needs to hit and leave faster, no pauses before or after.
Ok girlfriend. My ex always says that it’s annoying or your annoying
Or better... never use your steam deck, leave it in the package that came with, this way you will not break it 🎉
Not to mention half of his information is just straight up made up and subject to high scrutiny.
I did not know about the battery stuff, I really like using the Deck as another desktop PC connected to my TV, but I was very concerned about damaging the battery
Thanks for all the information
Sub earned from Florida USA. Love the info, the editing, the dry humor.
I've also been using the back buttons for L3 and R3 👍 works great
As someone who worked with batteries and got certified in battery tech. We were told that you need to cycle the battery, eg letting it use its charge and then recharging. This will make the battery last longer. You should also never charge to 100% an ideal range is 80% You should also never leave a battery charging all the time, this puts a lot of ware on the battery, and you should use a slow charge. This will help the battery last longer, and you shouldn’t charge too much because it will cause the battery to stay in a constant state of high heat which will lower the battery life.
I am just telling you what I was taught when I went to get certified in battery tech.
Hi, cool info but you are referring to nickel cadmium battery types or possibly NiMH batteries (especially that you mention they need to be drained fully before charge) The SteamDeck has lithium-ion polymer battery which has a lot different properties and actually should not be discharged fully for best performance.
Do not mean to call you out but as someone certified in battery tech surely you should know this?
thanks for the tips, the sprint button rather than drifting sticks is such a good idea! I upgraded the ssd on mine and put the back cover with ventilation holes/heatsink, thats about it and all I really needed, I am using the pass through as well! Subbed!
Glad you liked the video! Awesome mod, the deck does linger in the high end temperatures indeed. I am making a video about tackling that and gaining slight performance boost too.
Thanks a lot for the kind words, I appreciate it 🤜🤛
Great guide, thank you for that. Some of these steps I had already applied, while others were completely unknown to me, and it's a relief to learn about them so soon after getting my own Deck. The second don't, however, not to use screen protection, I didn't think the reasoning you gave not to use it was enough. I mean, it's like insurance, right? You want to have and never need, instead of needing it and never having. English is not my first language so I didn't get the other reasoning you used about making something else worthless? Useless? I didn't quite catch that, but I wish to know more, if you wouldn't mind. Anyways, appreciate the video, and I hope to see more useful stuff like that in your channel.
Hello, thanks a lot for the kind words! I am glad you found something worth your time but I am even more happy you were already taking good care of your Deck!
To your question, thou -
By biggest problem with screen protector for the deck is that it degrades the quality of the display and especially the touch screen while not really protecting the screen from anything but scratches, and to leave any marks on this device's display you need to be misusing it or storing it improperly. In order ro protect the display from fall damage or any real damage you need to drop at least 100$ on a protector, the cheap ones just won't cut it (thats been tested with phones, let alone something as heavy as the deck). At the same time having a peotector incentivises you to be more careless with it thinking it will "save" the day if something happens, but it won't. So it's more like a "fake insurance" than a real one.
I went on a rant there but I hope that makes my take and opinion clearer.
Thanks a lot for taking the time to write a comment and, I do appreciate it a lot 🫡
Insurance for what? I mostly use the Steam Deck on the couch at home, and sometimes, I bring it over to a friend to show it. There are even rare instances that I played on campus at university, so most of the time, it's used in a safe place and not outside.
@@RemziCavdar My thoughts exactly!
Battery replaceable though
Have you ordered the OLED version? It's a big improvement compared to the LCD but i guess you already watched every single YT video on that. Apparently anyone can do a Steam Deck Review nowdays.
No, while I love having the best of the best, I'd rather wait for serious improvements - performance.
P.S yeah, I'd rather do reviews and analysis on specific features, etc!
Based
I have the option to charge up to 80% on my laptop. I didn't know it could be done somehow on the steam deck. Thanks !
" I made a lot of promises I didn't keep" keep it real brother
For the charging limiter at 80%-85%, is that just for handheld or docked aswell?
Absolutely for docked! Since you will be using it as a computer essentially, you don't want your battery sitting at 100%. If you mainly use it docked I even suggest capping it to 50%! That's the best charge for a battery to sit on (thats why electronics arrive at about 50% charge when brand new, they store them this way to preserve battery health)
very nice info vid of the steam deck donts , gave u a sub
Thank you! 🫡
i was wondering if the deck had the feature where it bypasses the battery and just runs via the power cord. I know the switch while docked has this feature and my laptop does too but i have been worried of keeping it on charge more than off charge
on tip 2 - what about if the Deck is powered to the adapter - is it OK then?
Yes, as long as it is power it doesn't matter if its through an adapter or not. Docking your deck actually helps its longevity too!
@@ZhakOfAllTradesWhy is that? Is it because the dock handles the power distribution or something like that?
what if u have kids u need a screen protector deck could slip out of hand and screen could get scratched then what
Then you use a protector. My opinion is based on adults using it, obviously with kids most of those wont apply. I would even add a protective case if I were to give one to a child.
What are your DONTS? Share your TIPS and help other!
Don't play your steam deck under water.... it can't swim
@@AlwaysEeepy Pretty sure someone, somewhere tried that
@@ZhakOfAllTrades wtf? If they have then damn....
Like buy it
Who’s dumb enough to think charging in the case is a good idea?
Info was great but the edits were excessive, distracting, and tbh kind of degrading to the quality of the info youre sharing
dudes entire video is what not to do with the battery lmao if you can afford a steam deck you can afford to buy the cheap ass replacement battery just play it how you want
Maybe move along if you didn't like the tips, rich boy. Myself and many others in the comments did. What a sad, sad man.
I'm going to say dude very good video. I came into this video thinking there will be nothing for me and I was just burning some time, but very informative and concise with new useful information.
Thanks a lot! I am glad you found something worth the time you gave me by watching my video!
Really cool idea for a video, Plenty of "do this with steam deck" vidoes out there but this is the first "dont do this" video and the concept is original and helpful! Keep it up!
Thanks pal! That means a lot! 🫡
If you accidentally drain your battery and it gets stuck in a low GPU performance even after recharging, I recommend putting it in Battery Storage Mode.
Fantastic video, got my sub. I just piceked up a cheap one. Thanks fro an awesome share.🔥
the problem of no screen protector... is the fact that i am going to buy the thing to use its touch features for the games that i plan to play on it... it will be scratched whether i like it or not...
Fair enough! Keep in mind though that the touch of the Deck isn't the most responsive, and a screen protector makes it worst. I think it was imoroved with the OLED, but can't say for sure.
@@ZhakOfAllTrades the oled touchscreen with protectors are still responsive. not sure with the lcd one.
The zooming in and out and edits are annoying. Fairly good tips tho but this annoyed me tbh
Great video very helpful and informative. The editing was a little out of place in my opinion but overall great video nonetheless. I really liked that you provided technical details and reasoning.
Thanks!
And thanks for the feedback, I am quite new to editing and content creation in general, still learning and experimenting. I guess too much can be too much.
Thanks a lot I appreciate the honesty, it helps!
I dont agree with the screen protector, its not only to protect from scratchs but from dust as well, and it makes it easy to clean, also the OLED haves a very good tactil response even with protector, thanks for the other tips man! I apreciate them
Fair enough! I am a fan of screen protectors myself, just not for the Deck, but I would not enforce my view on anyone. If it works for you thats actually great.
Thanks a lot for reaching out! Cheers! 🤜🤛
Counterpoint for 4: having a mat screen protector for a glossy deck... I love it.
Thats better than doing the opposite!
Completely agree with the battery. I use massive lithium poly batteries in rc planes and helicopters. The 1st few discharge and recharge cycles break the battery in. Then they perform better. Never ever Completely deplete the battery & don't charge for a few days it may never let the battery charge again? I don't know what Valves BMS (battery management system) is like but I will find out on my new SD.
I have always had the comprehension that the battery should be between 10-90% for maximum life expectancy, and much like cars, the percentage isn't what the battery is at.
Great tip on capping the battery charge. Didn't know power tools had that feature. Thanks!
Back buttons are a blessing. Especially for games that use a side scroll with the mouse wheel with 4 character party style RPGs
Thanks for this video! As someone fairly tech savvy & having a very basic understanding of battery and charging technology. I appreciate you telling us that Powertools has a battery charge limiter. Doing small charges is better for your battery, than doing full 0 - 100% charges at once. The best thing to do is to limit your battery between 40-50% and keep it at that charge, while doing one or two full battery cycles every month or so, to recalibrate the battery. Your battery will get confused if you never do a full charge, it will display wrong percentages, and your battery health percentage will not be correct, it might even negatively impact your max charging capability. Doing full battery charge cycles too often, will increase battery degradation, so the best solution is to limit it to 40-50% when you can have it pluged in all the time, and charge it up when you need it on the go, and make sure to at least do a one full battery charging cycle every month or so.
why not keep in 80%?
I am planning to use my deck basically always plugged in because I plan to use it only at home or at work so with the battery stuff In mind how should I go about that do I have to worry as much?
Just got my Steam Deck OLED today, thank you for the tips especially about the battery, definitely gonna keep them in mind!
Use it however and just get a new battery 🔋... it won't last forever anyway
Don't smell the vent fumes 😅
Noooooo, this is a rite of passage! Every new Deck owner must smell the vents until the smell is no longer there!
Just saying for someone like me who always on the move and works outside. Screen protector is nice. Great tips 👍 keep up the good work.
That's fair! And thanks!
The best screen protector for a Steam Deck is a strong wrist strap!!!!
Oh, same. Since the Steam Controller, I always have sprint on one the back buttons. And one for quicksave (if the game supports it).
Is all this battery management really necessary? Hasn't technology come along far enough where internal battery chips are already doing this? 🤔
I wouldn't say necessary, but it will definitely prologue the life of your battery. Although the technology is improved, new phones and laptop do come with software charge limiters you can turn on. I don't think that would be the case if there was less than substantial benefit to having them.
I stopped listening once he mentioned, don’t use the screen protector
Great advice bro! Thank you
Also - i like the trippy style of the video 😄
Thank you for the video I plan on getting the 512 oled for my birthday in April this year! Very fascinating
I have a good gaming PC but I got a deck for x-miss and if I can't take it away from the wall a not use the battery for normal use without damaging the battery, I'll keep in my drawer and play my PC. Just seems pointless not to use my handheld as a handheld and not a small PC plug into the wall. Other than that it's great
I agree, but at the same time you will find that you wont be moving too much, and with a long enough cable you won't even notice it. Not to mention that even if you plan to play unplugged you will still play plugged-in most of the time as with AA titles the battery drains in 2 hours and needs about 3-4h to charge fully.
If you really want to use it on the go, I suggest a good powerbank that can give it at least a full charge. And maybe consider buying or 3D printing a Deck Mate
I love the back buttons though i click the side ill have to try clicking them the other way
Once you get used to pushing them inwards you will fall in love! Just needs a bit of time unlearning muscle memory. I played a lot with Steam Controller prior to having a Deck, so I totally understand the struggle!
I like how most of these are just telling you not to use your steam deck the way it was meant to be used
Exactly my thoughts as I was going through this video. I was like... what's the point of owning it then?
he's back! 🥳 love the new background 👾
Very good video and great information you explained the issues as well as you did.
So in summary:
1. Don't unplug the Steam Deck when near a power outlet
2. Don't drain the battery
3. Don't leave it in stand by mode.
4. Don't use a screen protector
5. Don't charge while the unit is inside a case
6. Don't uncap the framerate
7. Don't ignore the back buttons
Basically don't use it.
@@SD-ur2up One major problem with the first one: I have to unplug the system in order to transfer files from an external hard drive, as there is only one USB-C port and it's used as the main power source.
@@Cyberbrickmaster1986 I totally get that, and while a lot of the tips are sound it almost takes the fun out of owning a steam deck.
Extremely helpfull information thanks
The last
Tip is a game changer
Good to know. Thanks
i understand playing while plugged it but is it okay if i leave it plugged in fully charged when im done ??
Great question!
Defensively disconnect it from the power when is off. It will keep topping up the battery every time it loses a bit of power (which it naturally does even if the device is off)
P.S Its best to store a battery for longer periods of time with a charge between 50-80%
The back buttons are a true gift + you can macro them and assign multiple buttons into each one and even choose how to press for which button(s) you assigned (example: long press = LT+right mouse click+ arrow up . Or short press = CAPSLOCK + Y) the options are endless.
Great tips and video. 3600likes 600 views 😊
omg, thanks man, amazing tips!!!
Great video. What game was that playing in tip 7, with the gun/grappling hook?
Hello, thanks! The game is called Deep Rock Galactic, its an amazing co-op extraction shooter with cool progression mechanic which is awesome with friends!
one good use ive found for the back buttons is mapping the special ability feature and the cheat code button in gta 5
made gameplay even smoother than the stick clicks
Hey mate, what difference does it make when limiting the charge to a max of 80%, i mean, whats the deal between 80% and 100%? thanks. also i dont think ill like it too much to play constantly with the deck plugged to the wall, the chord is not that long and i dont know, it just becomes more like a desktop.
Hi! I think you wouldn't be able to lay on your couch with a desktop 😁 Jokes aside it's up to you if you want to be overprotective of your battery or not! To answer tour question: A battery has a certain number of charge cycles and with every cycle it total capacity and life degrade. A charge from 0%-100% would take a full cycle out of it. On the flip side charging from 20%-80% takes about 0.15 of a cycle. So in the long run you are getting more total % of juice while degrading your battery much, much slower.
Hope that helps!
@@ZhakOfAllTrades thanks mate, i wasnt aware of that technical answer
@@ZhakOfAllTrades I believe modern batteries never actually charge to 100 per cent capacity, your device says 100 per cent but I think that manufacturers limit how much the battery is actually allowed to charge to increase the number of cycles. So 100 per cent on your device is more like 80 per cent for the battery. I could be wrong though, so i welcome anyone's opinion that actually knows what they are talking about, because I have never tested this, I've just heard it a few times.
@@concept226 That is true, they do not charge to absolute max, but it is not 80%
And limiting the charge to the usable 80-85% still helps. Remember its all about the charge cycles!
In reality the battery is most healthy at 50% and that's the perfect charge to store the battery with.
New electronics are sold with half a charge too!
@@ZhakOfAllTrades Yeah, that's fair enough. Thanks for clarifying. I'm not too worried myself as I have opened my deck up a few times and swapping out the battery is pretty simple on the deck, probably easier than most phones thankfully.
thats why you dont opt for edge screen, the best one is the glossy one. If you have glossy you can put anti glare screen protector in it that has alittle bit more clarity than the edged screen which has the same effect and your screen protected.
Awesome video! If you have any more tips, please make a sequel video!
Hi! Glad you loved the video, thanks for the props!
You might want to watch my "6 Steam Deck hacks" video, check it out in the channel!
I have a lot of similar videos in the making and coming soon!
I don’t play the steam deck on a charger But I do play in dark mode and portably is it safe to charge to 100%? I want to know because I’m bringing the system with me on a 12 trip up and 12 hour down and I usually turn off the system when it’s at 15% percent
It's safe to charge to 100% I'd say its more damaging to completely drain the battery. Either way don't worry about it if you have to charge your deck fully sometimes, thats completely fine. Those tips are to preserve your battery for a longer time, but otherwise its completely safe to keep charging to full if that's what you prefer!
@@ZhakOfAllTrades ok thanks I have the oled and led steam decks I developed games on them in my free time mostly the art and I just wanted to double check before I bring them
@@ZhakOfAllTrades I did leave a like and subscribe because the information was really helpful
@@aaww1010 Thank you! I am glad you got value for your time!
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Can I have your point of view on the situation I just received my steam deck oled limited edition back from RMA I had a dead pixel on it and issues with the screen and I received the system back just today and it again has dead pixel on the screen in the middle of the screen on the right side should I RMA again?
Thank you for the tips
Has anyone seen or used the cnc alloy backplate that sells on Amazon for $200+?
4:50 Reason 2: the type-c port have damage when the cable is tense in the case wall.
Instead of limiting to 80% battery charging, I limit mine down to 60% when I play while it’s plugged in. Most laptop brands have this option too if it’s always plugged in. the limit to 80% charged is mainly for smart phones.
That also works, although the cycle difference in this range is marginal. You also run the risk of having your Deck at half charge in case you have to use it on the go. But in general is also a viable option, depending on your needs.
And most laptops limit to 80-85%, very few have adjustable or lower option. Smartphones got that quite recently last 2-3 gens.
great points, thanks!
Is it normal if i limit the battery charge to 85% the steam deck told me at 85 % that remaining time is +200 hours.
Sry for my bad english.
Hello! Welcome to the channel. This sounds like either an error with Linux or a bad charger/cable. Try going in battery storage mode and back. If you do not know how to do it, I explain it in my 6 Steam Deck hacks video!
I had a co-worker they kept saying you need a screen protector. My response was dude I spent extra money for that screen specifically I'm not even going to use the 512 GB of onboard storage because I already got a 1 terabyte m.2 drive for it.
Exactly! Not to mention a screen protector wont even save your screen from true damage (fall or hit) unless you drop 100$+ for one.😒
I find screen protectors completely redundant for the Steam Deck. You don't put the device in your pocket like a phone, the analogue sticks are sticking out way beyond the level of the screen, causing it not to scratch even if it is upside down, and unlike the Switch, you don't dock the Steam Deck in a similar fashion where it becomes a flat device which needs to be slid into a plastic housing. I have had mine since March 2022. Not a single scratch on the device. And it is so grip-friendly that I find it near impossible to drop.
I've found that for my Steam Deck and Switch Lite the best screen protector is a secure wrist strap!
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Way to go bro!
Dude fantastic video.
I ordered the screen protector for the OLED a couple days ago but that usb c attachment is nice!
i do what i wanna do with my DECK !
its my deck not yours
i will hold it play with it but iam not gonna put it any where
As long as you don't charge it in the case, I am okay with that!
600$ it needs a screen protector boss but like the other tips
Fair enough! Glad you liked the tips 🤜🤛
Please please please, how do I get my download file back on my deck on desktop mode.
I accidentally put it in the trash and deleted the content of my trash. I was trying to download genshin on it, and I messed up the steps. But now I can't download anything onto my desktop. Please help me
Hello, I am unable to understand the issue you are having. Please try explaining it in details and especially what download file you are referring to.
I think he may have deleted the directory, he just needs to create a new one of the same (case sensitive) name.@@ZhakOfAllTrades
So, I tried to download genshin impact and I think I messed up on one of the stages and I was going to start again from the beginning so I deleted what I had downloaded already by deleting the genshin impact file and I think I must have dragged the download file onto the trash and I deleted everything in the trash. So now I when I try to download things from the Internet, there is no folder for it to be downloaded into.
Interlacing?
You better never use the power tools extension. I did set a charging limit to 80% and after rebooting it dropped to off, but battery now always charging up to 80% and never more. Gladly i turned it on again and set it to 90% and it worked, but now charging limit is 90% and i can't change it anymore, even if i turn off the feature
Try going in battery storage mode to reset it.
Hi, I'm having the same problem. Now it won't reset and stays at 80% no matter how I tweak the settings. Just wanted to check with you if you had any luck sorting this issue out?
@@SD-ur2up no, I just kept it on 90%, I usally play at home on my bed, so it doesn't bother me. In the powertools extension menu is a notification that developers know about this problem, maybe there is solution.
@@БЕШЕНЫЙМАКСИМ I even uninstalled it, it still stuck at 80%, even 79% sometimes. It's not the end of the world but I would like to have the option to reset.
@@ZhakOfAllTrades can you please elaborate and help with this?
Actually great tips.
Thanks! 🫡