The new Steam Deck update makes the console cooler and louder
Updates are currently being tested for the Steam Deck, Valve's handheld PC gaming console, which includes improvements to the current fan curve and audio enhancements that can elevate the system's max volume.
The patch notes were published on the Steam blog, with Valve designer Lawrence Yang also tweeting the news, stating «As a reminder, these changes are in beta for testing, so please let us know if you have feedback!».
We’ve also just shipped an update to the SteamOS Beta channel for Steam Deck, with an updated fan controller, audio improvements, and more. As a reminder, these changes are in beta for testing, so please let us know if you have feedback! Details here: https://t.co/mMXM6MFIuG pic.twitter.com/2qgLEV7yycMay 20, 2022
These updates are a part of the SteamOS 3.2 Beta that started on April 25, with this latest batch of changes updated on May 19. We don't yet have a full release date for the update, so unless you're experiencing significant issues with the console you might want to sit tight and wait for a full rollout while these are still in the testing phase.
One of the biggest issues addressed is the fan control, as the Steam Deck was criticized for being particularly noisy even during periods of low performance. The update to the fan controller should help reduce noise when you're not playing something overly demanding, or even just browsing on the home screen.
The complete list of updates can be found below:
It feels like the Steam Deck is very much still in its teething phase, especially regarding various operating system updates, but the short time it's spent on the market is enough to have converted me from a skeptic to a fan.
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