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ICYMI: We reviewed the AYN Thor, which we feel is the best companion for the Steam Deck and offers something new and unique that a mainline handheld PC can't touch.

Check out our video review for yourself, and let us know what you think:

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The AYN Thor Is The Perfect Steam Deck Companion - AYN Thor In-Depth Review
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Whispers from the Star got a new patch that fixes a memory leak issue that could happen on #SteamDeck / SteamOS:

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Whispers from the Star Gets Memory Leak Fix For SteamOS - Steam Deck HQ
Whispers from the Star is a bizarre yet interesting game, and a new patch went live that fixes some big performance problems on the Steam Deck.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Fanatical's Capcom All-Stars bundle is here and has a great choice of #SteamDeck games, from Onimusha to Resident Evil, Monster Hunter to Ace Attorney:

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Fanatical's Capcom All-Stars Bundle - Steam Deck HQ
Fanatical's Capcom All-Stars bundle has a great choice of games, from Onimusha to Resident Evil, Monster Hunter to Ace Attorney.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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PowerWash Simulator 2 just got a new update that fixes the default resolution on the #SteamDeck, and a bunch of other fixes:

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PowerWash Simulator 2's 1.1.3 Patch Fixes Default Resolution on the Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
Powerwash Simulator 2 just got a new update that fixes the default resolution on the Steam Deck, and a bunch of other fixes.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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The TimeSplitters fan-made remake, TimeSplitters Rewind, is a blast with tons of content, completely free, and a joy on the #SteamDeck:

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The TimeSplitters Fan Remake Is Awesome On The Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
The TimeSplitters fan-made remake, TimeSplitters Rewind, is a blast with tons of content, completely free, and a joy on the Steam Deck.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Our review for A.I.L.A. is coming in a little bit, but if you are looking to play on #SteamDeck, we can confirm that it's quite playable. However, we do recommend making some changes, since it defaults to the lowest settings, which completely changes the visuals.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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The Retroid Pocket G2 is a fantastic upgrade from the Pocket 5 and feels great. However, with the Pocket 6 releasing soon, it's hard to fully recommend. Still, for what it is, it's a great handheld.

The unit was provided by Retroid for review.

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Retroid Pocket G2 Review - A Fantastic Handheld Held Back By Its Eventual Successor - Steam Deck HQ
The Retroid Pocket G2 is a fantastic upgrade from the Pocket 5 and feels great to use, though with the Pocket 6 releasing so soon, it's hard to fully recommend.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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There are tons of Black Friday deals over on Steam, so we found the best discounts to expand your #SteamDeck library:

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The Best Steam Black Friday Deals For Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
There are tons of Black Friday deals over on Steam, so we found the best discounts to expand your Steam Deck library.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Black Friday is here, and for the next week, you can get a #SteamDeck LCD at a discount to celebrate the holiday:

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The Steam Deck LCD Is On Sale For Black Friday Until December 1st - Steam Deck HQ
Black Friday is here, and for the next week, you can get a Steam Deck LCD at a discount to celebrate the holiday.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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There are some great new #SteamDeck Verified and Playable games to enjoy this week, including ARC Raiders, Possessor(s), Quake 2, and more:

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Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 11/17/25 - 11/23/25 - Steam Deck HQ
There are some great new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games to enjoy this week, including ARC Raiders, Possessor(s), Quake 2, and more.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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RetroAchievements support is now in open beta testing with the latest builds of Dolphin on Android, giving us a chance to earn achievements for our GameCube games on Android devices:

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RetroAchievements Is Now In Testing For GameCube Games On Android - Steam Deck HQ
RetroAchievements support is now in open beta testing with the latest builds of Dolphin on Android, giving us a chance to earn achievements for our GameCube games on Android devices.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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AYN is celebrating Black Friday by discounting the Odin 2 and Odin 2 Portal handhelds by $50 for the next week:

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Direct Links:

Odin 2 - www.ayntec.com/products/odi... (Affiliate)

Odin 2 Portal - www.ayntec.com/products/odi... (Affiliate)

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AYN's Black Friday Deals Discount The Odin 2 And Odin 2 Portal For 1 Week - Steam Deck HQ
AYN is celebrating Black Friday by discounting the Odin 2 and Odin 2 Portal handhelds by $50 for the next week, and it's a pretty amazing deal.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Aaero is being given away for free over on Fanatical, and it should be a solid game to add to your #SteamDeck library:

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You Can Get Aaero For Free Over On Fanatical For A Limited Time - Steam Deck HQ
Aaero is being given away for free over on Fanatical, and it should be a solid game to add to your Steam Deck library.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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With all the new GabeCube boot videos showing up, we wanted to show how to get them for yourself!

So, here is our guide on how to get and set up custom boot videos on #SteamDeck:

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How To Set Up Custom Boot Videos On Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
With all the new GabeCube boot videos showing up, we wanted to show how to get them for yourself! So, here is our guide on how to get and set up custom boot videos on Steam Deck.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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A new Proton Experimental update was released that makes NASCAR 25 playable on #SteamDeck, fixes Marvel Rivals, and more:

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A New Proton Experimental Update Was Released, Fixing NASCAR 25, Marvel Rivals, and More - Steam Deck HQ
A new Proton Experimental update was released that makes NASCAR 25 playable on Steam Deck, fixes Marvel Rivals, and more.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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We apologize for how slow this week was on posts/reviews, the last minute travel to Thailand kept us more preoccupied than we expect.

We have lots of plans for next week though, starting with our Retroid Pocket G2 review on Monday!
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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ARC Raiders is now #SteamDeck Verified, thanks to Proton 10 now being the stable Proton version by default:

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ARC Raiders is now Steam Deck Verified - Steam Deck HQ
ARC Raiders is now Steam Deck Verified, thanks to Proton 10 now being the stable Proton version by default.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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There are some great new free games for #SteamDeck this week, including Wednesday, Godzilla Voxel Wars, Zoeti, and more:

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Free Games + Amazon Prime For Your Steam Deck and Handhelds - 11/20/25: - Steam Deck HQ
There are some great new free games for Steam Deck this week, including Wednesday, Godzilla Voxel Wars, Zoeti, and more.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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We flew on over to Thailand yesterday and just picked up our AYN Odin 3! Expect some impressions in a few days and our review coming soon, and thank you to AYN for providing a review unit.

You can pre-order your own here if interested: www.ayntec.com/products/ayn... (Affiliate)
November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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A new update to breathe new life into Guild Wars, Guild Wars Reforged, has been announced, and it will be coming with the #SteamDeck Verified badge:
Guild Wars Reforged Will Launch Steam Deck Verified - Steam Deck HQ
A new update to breathe new life into Guild Wars, Guild Wars Reforged, has been announced, and it will be coming with the Steam Deck Verified badge.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Pale Coins got a new update that is focused on a multitude of #SteamDeck improvements, including text scaling, virtual keyboard support, and more:

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Brutal RPG Pale Coins Gets Multitude of Improvements For Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
Pale Coins got a new update that is focused on a multitude of Steam Deck improvements, including text scaling, virtual keyboard support, and more.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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The ROG Ally family got a fantastic set of updates today, and finally, we have a 40 FPS option to really utilize that 120hz screen:

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The ROG Ally Family Handhelds Finally Has 40 FPS Limit Option With New Update - Steam Deck HQ
The ROG Ally family got a fantastic set of updates today, and finally, we have a 40 FPS option to really utilize that 120hz screen.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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AYANEO fully revealed their Pocket VERT handheld, a premium Game Boy-style device, and it looks extremely sleek:

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AYANEO Reveal the Premium Pocket VERT Handheld - SDHQ
AYANEO do a full reveal of their Pocket VERT handheld, a premium Game Boy-style device.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Demonschool blends style, a great gameplay loop, and awesome characters into a smooth package that plays great on the #SteamDeck.

A copy was provided by Ysbryd Games for review.

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Demonschool Review + Steam Deck Performance - Steam Deck HQ
Demonschool blends style, a great gameplay loop, and awesome characters into a smooth package that plays great on the Steam Deck.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Leaf it Alone is a short yet relaxing experience, and a new patch this week has improved the text size on the #SteamDeck:
Leaf it Alone's New Patch Improves UI On The Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
Leaf it Alone is a short yet relaxing experience, and a new patch this week has improved the text size on the Steam Deck.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Valve's new hardware lineup has a lot of great ideas, and they will all contribute to extending the #SteamDeck's lifespan.

Here is why we think it will be great for the Deck:

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And we also made it into a video:

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Valve's New Hardware Will Keep The Steam Deck Alive - Steam Deck HQ
Valve's new hardware lineup has a lot of great ideas, and they will all contribute to extending the Steam Deck's lifespan.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM