About Me
Hi, I’m Nersing Pradhan. I run NP Handhelds from Darjeeling, India: a YouTube channel and this website about handheld gaming PCs, starting with the Steam Deck.
NP Handhelds answers the questions handheld owners and buyers actually ask, in plain language and without the hype: will this game run, which settings look best, how long will the battery last, and is this handheld worth the money right now?
What you’ll find here
- Will it run? Straight answers on whether new and popular games work on the Steam Deck, and what to do when they don’t.
- Settings guides. The settings that give the best balance of frame rate, image quality and battery life.
- Buying advice. Which handheld, microSD card, dock or accessory is worth buying, and when to wait for a better price.
- How-to guides. SteamOS, Desktop Mode, emulation, game streaming and fixes for common problems.
How I test
The videos on my YouTube channel are recorded on my own Steam Deck. When a frame rate or battery figure comes from my own testing, the article says so, links the video or shows my photos, and lists the settings I used, so you can compare with your own device. When a number comes from another source, the article links to it, and every rebuilt post says plainly what I haven’t tested yet.
Games and SteamOS change all the time, so I update guides when a patch or an update changes the answer.
How posts are written
Posts on NP Handhelds are researched and written with Claude, an AI assistant made by Anthropic, and I oversee them: I set what the site covers, record the tests, and I’m responsible for everything published here. Every post says so near the top and links its sources. How NP Handhelds Is Made explains the whole process, including how to report a mistake.
How this site makes money
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy through one, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Commissions never decide a verdict. You can read the details in the affiliate disclaimer.
Say hello
Want a game tested, or have a question about your handheld? Send me a message through the contact page or leave a comment on the latest video on YouTube.