Steam Deck Setup Guide and Neat Features
When the biggest library in PC gaming went mobile with Valve’s Steam Deck, there are few rivals that can even compete. Released in February 2022, the all-black handheld gaming computer looks like a bigger Nintendo Switch with access to far more games. It uses the Linux distribution SteamOS that directly integrates the Steam storefront. For anyone who already has a number of games in their Steam library, it’s a straightforward and effective way to play them on the go with few frills. But there’s a whole lot more you can do with the Steam Deck if you know some of its tricks, because technically it’s a mobile computer with a Linux operating system with a lot of flexibility.
Whether you’ve only just finally gotten your hands on a Steam Deck or are looking for new ways to use it, here’s a guide to basic setup and some of the most useful features and tricks to get the best use out of it.
You need a Steam account even just to purchase a Steam Deck, but it doesn’t have to be the same account that you log into the console with. Create an account on Steam's official website for free using any email address. Then, once you verify that email address, you can set up your password.
Once you’ve gone through the basic set-up process which includes connecting to a Wi-Fi network, you’ll have to log into or create a Steam account. To do this, either scan the QR code with a mobile device that has the Steam app or manually enter your username and password using the track pads or touch screen. The login process also includes getting a code from a verification email, so have that email handy. Once you’re logged in, you’ll have immediate access to your Steam library.
Similar to other gaming consoles and mobile hardware, the Steam Deck receives
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