Cases, docks, controller, usb dongles, etc. Anything you use to improve your deck experience that isn’t the deck itself.
Killswitch case work kick stand, 512gb sd card and a dock with kb+m for homelab maintenance.
[Discussion] What accessories do you use with your steam deck?
Submitted 2 months ago by Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz to steamdeck@sopuli.xyz
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Bakkoda@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
mercano@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Probably one of the least flashy accessories, but I bought a 10 foot long USB-C cable that lets me sit anywhere on the sofa and play without battery anxiety.
truxnell@infosec.pub 2 months ago
Jsaux mod case for travel/backpack, 25000mwh battery pack, USB hub for connecting to tv and Bluetooth dongle for Xbox controller. Considering 3d printing something for the rear buttons as I find them a little shallow/hard to press. And spring for a microSD for emulator games expansion.
It really, really doesn’t need very much in the way of accessories, if you find this and are planning to get one, I’d recommend getting it first and figure out then what you want after using it a bit.
TheRedSpade@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Bluetooth dongle
The deck has Bluetooth built in.
truxnell@infosec.pub 2 months ago
Apologies, dongle for Xbox controller (wifi) as I struggle with the Bluetooth lag
Ulrich@feddit.org 2 months ago
Literally nothing haha
nycki@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Everything from this 2023 reddit post
- 65w usb charger
- usb-c cable
- slim usb-c hub from anker
- piece of string, to turn the box into a cradle
i also carry in my purse:
- 3d-printed microsd organizer
- small bag of usb adapters, for charging friends’ phones or connecting a flash drive, etc
- dualshock 4 controller, modded with back buttons, a usb-c port, and a phone holder
- slim mouse and folding keyboard
I used to carry a battery pack but its heavy and rarely used, so now I just carry a second usb-c cable and a c-to-c extender and hopefully i’ll be able to reach an outlet.
triptrapper@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I mostly play handheld, and I got a gaming pillow from Mechanism. It sits on my lap and holds the deck at the right height and angle. My hands used to fall asleep from squeezing the deck to hold it up, and this has solved it. I would play docked more often if I had a controller with rear buttons.
RadimentriX@troet.cafe 2 months ago
@Fubarberry for on the go i have a foldable bt keyboard with trackpad and, if i feel fancy, a little projector that can be powered by a powerbank. For at home i have a 13" screen with an arm that i can clamp onto the nightstand or on the workbench and a cheap wireless logitech m+k combo. If i ever feel the need to game docked instead of handheld i'd probably use my xbox controller or maybe the steam controller
Thekingoflorda@lemmy.world 2 months ago
What projector do you use? And is it any good?
Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 2 months ago
I use a jsaux modcase instead of the included carrying case, it provides enough protection and fits better into my backpack for work. I’ve got a 3rd party ivoler dock I use for my TV, and 4 stadia controllers for docked play. Finally I have a walmart onn brand BT tablet keyboard and a trackball mouse that I can use while it’s docked.
k1ck455kc@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
Dock, usb hub, wireless controller and a 65in tv.
Its a home console for me mainly, although i do use it while travelling sometimes which feels like an added bonus.
It is the most capable console/computer i have ever owned.
Long live valve. Im scared of what will happen to our beloved Steam once GabeN passes the torch.
TheRedSpade@lemmy.world 2 months ago
A dock and kb+m when I know I’ll have space, a DeckMate used to attach a battery pack when I don’t
AceFuzzLord@lemm.ee 2 months ago
Only things I use are, if docked, are a 3rd party switch “pro” controller (both because of the controller itself and because of the headphone jack on it), and an as needed my Bluetooth trackball mouse and the wired keyboard I use for my desktop.
The only other things I really have for it for accessories would be the case it came with (if you count that) and a USB C to USB male connector I got before I had a dock (for plugging in a thumb drive when undocked to more discretely move downloaded files or don’t have internet access because I’m in a vehicle (mobile hotspot absolutely sucks)).
Elextra@literature.cafe 2 months ago
I have the JSAUX steam deck dock, Genki Covert Dock Mini for travel (looks like its on sale now for $30!), 8 bit do Ultimate Controller, and Sony WH-1000xm4.
However, I’m not sure why I have to try to reconnect my 8BitDo controller every time I turn it on for my Steam Deck?
kipo@lemm.ee 2 months ago
anakin78z@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I have a silicone case on it, but only because my kids started using it. I also have a dock hooked up to the TV, but I never use it.
WilfordGrimley@linux.community 2 weeks ago
Viture Pro XR Headset.
Plug this puppy into the deck and have a massive virtual 1080p 120hz screen projected into your field of view.
I use it daily and couldn’t be happier with it.