Buying Advice
Which handheld to buy, when to buy it, and what to skip.
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The Best Steam Deck Accessories in 2026
The best Steam Deck accessories in 2026: the dock, controller, microSD card, SSD, power bank, case and stick fix worth…
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The Best microSD Cards for Steam Deck in 2026
The best microSD cards for Steam Deck in 2026, which specs matter in its UHS-I slot, how much storage you…
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The Best Steam Deck Alternatives in 2026
The Steam Deck now costs $789. The best alternatives in 2026, from the $499 Switch 2 to the $1,299 ROG…
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ROG Xbox Ally X20 vs Steam Deck: Is a $1,299 Handheld Worth It?
The ROG Xbox Ally X20 costs $1,299, the Steam Deck OLED $789. How they compare on power, screen, games and…
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Steam Machine vs Steam Deck: Which One Is Right for You?
Valve's Steam Machine is a SteamOS PC for your TV; the Steam Deck is a handheld. Price, power and who…
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Steam Deck vs Nintendo Switch 2: Which Should You Buy?
Steam Deck vs Switch 2 after the 2026 price hikes ($789 vs $499.99): games, performance, battery and two-year costs, plus…
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Is the Steam Deck Still Worth It at $789? Our 2026 Verdict
At $789, the Steam Deck OLED is no longer an easy yes. Our November 2026 verdict on who should buy,…
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