90
Matt Hanson
TechRadar
“The Steam Deck is a brilliant gaming device that should appeal to PC gamers looking for a way to play their games while on the go, but who don’t fancy a gaming laptop.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Hundreds of Verified Games
- Good Performance for Handheld
- Expandable Storage
- Versatile Input Options
- Well built
- Innovative and flexible
Points of Contention
- Software Bugs and Unfinished Features
- Short Battery Life
- Slow load times
- Larger size than Switch
- Awkward ergonomics
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Andrew E. Freedman
Tom's Hardware
“Despite its lack of traditional PC power, it is probably the most interesting computer I’ve used in years.”
80
Giovanni Colantonio
Digital Trends
“The experimental Steam Deck is the king of portable gaming PCs thanks to Valve's consistent software improvements.”
70
Phillip Tracy
Gizmodo
“If you’re a PC gamer who has waited for a portable device to play your favorite Steam games on a plane, train, or just when lounging on the couch, the Steam Deck is worth considering, even in its current unfinished state.”
