Steam Deck Dock Reportedly Spotted Online, Could Release This Year

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The accompanying dock for the soon-to-be-released Steam Deck console might be getting released this year, according to leaks. The peripheral for Valve's upcoming console, while known to not boost the Steam Deck's performance, would be designed to connect the handheld to a larger screen, such as a computer monitor or TV.

PC and console gamers alike have been patiently waiting for the Steam Deck to release since it was announced last year. The handheld system is meant to function essentially as a compact gaming PC, serving up high framerates and good resolution for many modern titles. In this way, it is something like a souped-up Nintendo Switch. Unlike the Switch, however, it was revealed that the Steam Deck would not be shipping with a compatible dock at launch, much to the disappointment of some fans. Along with providing what many players might consider a more comfortable gaming experience, the dock would also let gamers use the console for long periods of time despite the Steam Deck's short battery life.

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As noted by Reddit user SheepherderOdd2190 (via Game Rant), players might not have to wait very long to get their hands on the Steam Deck dock accessory. This Redditor noticed that there was a new section added to the hardware page for the Steam Deck on Valve's website. Upon further inspection, SheepherderOdd2190 saw that this page was serving up specific spec information for the Deck. Most importantly, however, was the section that advertised the release date as spring 2022, indicating that gamers could be getting their hands on this accessory in just a few months. While SheepherderOdd2190 managed to screenshot these sections, Valve swiftly updated its website