Rumor: Steam Deck Dock Could Launch Later This Year

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The first Steam Decks should arrive in the hands of consumers by February 28, which is now only a few days away. One user browsing the Steam Deck website noticed that there was a new accessory added to the hardware section, the user was, luckily, able to upload the page to a web archive before it was swiftly removed by Valve.

While the Steam Deck is set to release in a few days, Valve noted that the device's dock would not ship alongside the handheld gaming PC. This disappointed some fans of the device, as gamers may have to purchase a USB-C hub in the meantime if they wish to charge the device and connect it to a larger screen at the same time. Valve is yet to officially announce a release date for the portable device dock, however, one user browsing the website came across information about the dock releasing in Spring of this year.

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The dock's section of the website was quickly removed by Valve, but not before it was saved on a web archive. At this point, it is unsure as to why Valve removed the information about the accessory, although it is possible that the company is either waiting to make an official announcement or that the dock's release date could stretch past Spring 2022.

While the Steam Deck's dock does not improve the performance of the system, it is an important accessory for the handheld. The dock acts as a housing for the handheld, while also offering multiple ports for controllers or other USB devices to be connected.

The dock will also solve the issue of the Steam Deck's battery depleting much faster when a game's FPS is not capped. The dock will allow users to push the limits of the Steam Deck's hardware without them having to worry about