

So this docking station doesn’t improve performance. Unlike some gaming PCs, which offer better performance while plugged in, the Steam Deck should run just as well on battery power as it does while connected. The docking station also comes with a 6 foot USB-C cable featuring a 90 degree connector and a power supply plus 1.5mm cable (Valve says it’s the same power supply that comes with the Steam Deck).

But it’s probably most useful when left by your desk or TV stand, as you can leave a bunch of peripherals plugged in and connect or disconnect them to a Steam Deck just by dropping it into the dock or removing it.

The dock measures 117 x 50.5 x 29mm (4.6″ x 2″ x 1.1″) and weighs about 120 grams, which (4.2 ounces), which makes it a portable accessory that you can easily carry with you. The dock wasn’t available when Valve began shipping the Steam Deck to customers earlier this year, but now you can buy a docking station for $89. Now you can also purchase an official Steam Deck Docking Station that makes it a little easier to connect peripherals. But it’s also a full-fledged computer with support for video output, which means you could also connect it to a display, keyboard, and mouse and treat it like a desktop computer for gaming, productivity, or anything else you’d use a PC for. The Steam Deck is a portable gaming PC designed to be held in your hands. How long will my Fire Tablet get security updates?.
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