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ICYMI: We reviewed the AYN Thor, which we feel is the best companion for the Steam Deck and offers something new and unique that a mainline handheld PC can't touch.

Check out our video review for yourself, and let us know what you think:

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The AYN Thor Is The Perfect Steam Deck Companion - AYN Thor In-Depth Review
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Babbling Brook is a gentle river sculpting game, and its first patch added #SteamDeck support:

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Babbling Brook Gets Steam Deck Support in New Patch - Steam Deck HQ
Babbling Brook is a gentle river sculpting game, and its first patch added Steam Deck support.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
ICYMI: We reviewed the AYN Thor, which we feel is the best companion for the Steam Deck and offers something new and unique that a mainline handheld PC can't touch.

Check out our video review for yourself, and let us know what you think:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhtY...
The AYN Thor Is The Perfect Steam Deck Companion - AYN Thor In-Depth Review
YouTube video by Steam Deck HQ
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November 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Snowrunner got a new patch, improving the #SteamDeck interface, adding new vehicles, and more:

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Snowrunner's New Patch Improves Steam Deck UI and More - Steam Deck HQ
Snowrunner got a new patch, improving the Steam Deck interface, adding new vehicles, and more.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Lumines Arise is one of the best puzzle games we have played. It brings back the classic Lumines gameplay, ups the ante with visuals, and is a joy to play on the #SteamDeck.

A copy was provided by Enhance for review.

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Lumines Arise Review + Steam Deck Performance - Steam Deck HQ
Lumines Arise is one of the best puzzle games I have played, bringing back the classic Lumines gameplay, upping the ante with visuals, and it's a joy on the Steam Deck.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Our next handheld to review is here! Thank you to Retroid for sending over a Pocket G2. We will have impressions soon with our review coming later.
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Reposted by SteamDeckHQ
Our first handheld video review is now live, and this one is all about the new #AYNThor! This is an incredible device, and one we highly recommend checking out, even if you already have a Steam Deck.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhtY...
The AYN Thor Is The Perfect Steam Deck Companion - AYN Thor In-Depth Review
YouTube video by Steam Deck HQ
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November 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Anno 117 is a competent city builder, but the game feels like a step down from Anno 1800 in almost every way except graphically. #SteamDeck performance impressions are coming soon.

A copy was provided by Ubisoft for review.

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Anno 117: Pax Romana, Review - Steam Deck HQ
Anno 117 is a competent city builder, but the game feels like a step down from Anno 1800 in almost every way except graphically.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Missteps keep Sacred 2 Remaster from being great, but is a solid re-imagining of the classic RPG, and while #SteamDeck performance isn't the best, it is playable.

A copy was provided by THQ Nordic for review.

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Sacred 2 Remaster Review + Steam Deck Performance - Steam Deck HQ
Missteps keep Sacred 2 Remaster from being great, but is a solid re-imagining of the classic RPG. Steam Deck performance isn't the best, but playable.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Anbernic is hosting a Black Friday Sale, discounting a majority of their handhelds to get ready for the holiday season:

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Anbernic's Black Friday Sale Is Live And Their Best Handhelds Have Great Discounts - Steam Deck HQ
Anbernic is hosting a Black Friday Sale, discounting a majority of their handhelds to get ready for the holiday season.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Steam Controller 2 may be able to detect how far away your hands are from the handles, according to a new leak from Brad Lynch. The featured image below is an AI recreation and NOT a real image or render of the controller:

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The Steam Controller 2 May Be Able To Detect How Far Away Your Hands Are From It - Steam Deck HQ
The Steam Controller 2 may be able to detect how far away your hands are from the handles, according to a new leak from Brad Lynch.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Our first handheld video review is now live, and this one is all about the new #AYNThor! This is an incredible device, and one we highly recommend checking out, even if you already have a Steam Deck.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhtY...
The AYN Thor Is The Perfect Steam Deck Companion - AYN Thor In-Depth Review
YouTube video by Steam Deck HQ
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November 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
There were some great new #SteamDeck Verified and Playable this week, including Escape Simulator 2, RV There Yet, and more:

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Steam Deck Verified/Playable Highlights 11/3/25 - 11/9/25 - Steam Deck HQ
There were some great new Steam Deck Verified and Playable this week, including Escape Simulator 2, RV There Yet, and more.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The OneXFly Apex is officially available for pre-order on Indiegogo, confirming the prices, models, and one-click AI installation of the insanely powerful AI Max+ 395 handheld:

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One-Netbook's OneXFly Apex, Their AI Max+ 395 Handheld, Is Now Live On IndieGoGo - Steam Deck HQ
The OneXFly Apex is officially available for pre-order on Indiegogo, confirming the prices, models, and one-click AI installation.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A new proton experimental update was released that fixes load times for Xbox games, Clair Obscur audio mapping, video playback in Satisfactory, and much more on #SteamDeck:

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New Proton Experimental Update Fixes Xbox Game's Loading Times, Clair Obscur Audio, Arc Raider's Stuttering, And More - Steam Deck HQ
A new proton experimental update was released that fixes load times for Xbox games, Clair Obscur audio mapping, video playback in Satisfactory, and much more.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
MagicX made a new post showing off all the colors of their upcoming One 35 handheld, while confirming an increase in price and brightness adjustments:

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MagicX Posts First Real Photos Of The Three Colorways For The One 35 And Confirms An Increase In Price - Steam Deck HQ
MagicX made a new post showing off all the colors of their upcoming One 35 handheld, while confirming an increase in price and brightness adjustments.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
ES-DE's huge 3.4.0 update is here with tracked playtime, new emulator support, better dual-screen support for devices like the AYN Thor, and much more:

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ES-DE Gets Massive 3.4.0 Update With Tracked Playtime, More Emulator Support, Better Dual-Screen Support, And More - Steam Deck HQ
ES-DE's huge 3.4.0 update is here with tracked playtime, new emulator support, better dual-screen support, and much more.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Suzerain got a new patch that fixed an input field bug that would appear on the #SteamDeck:

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Suzerain's Newest Patch Fixes Steam Deck Input Field Bug - Steam Deck HQ
Suzerain got a new patch that fixed an input field bug that would appear on the Steam Deck.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Humble Telltale Collection bundle is an amazing deal that contains 9 fantastic #SteamDeck compatible games for only $10:

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Humble's Telltale Collection Bundle Contains Nine Amazing Steam Deck-Friendly Games For Only $10 - Steam Deck HQ
The Humble Telltale Collection bundle is an amazing deal that contains 9 fantastic Steam Deck compatible games for only $10.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
NVIDIA GeForce NOW is getting some great new games for cloud streaming this month, including Black Ops 7, Where Winds Meet, Rue Valley, and more:

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NVIDIA GeForce NOW Cloud Streaming Is Adding Black Ops 7 And Much More This Month - Steam Deck HQ
NVIDIA GeForce NOW is getting some great new games for cloud streaming this month, including Black Ops 7, Where Winds Meet, Rue Valley, and more.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Skopje '83 is an interesting and enjoyable FPS roguelike so far, and while it needs a few optimizations here and there, it is playable and enjoyable on the #SteamDeck:

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Skopje '83 Is An Enjoyable Open-World FPS Roguelike That Can Be Played On The Steam Deck - Steam Deck HQ
Skopje '83 is an interesting and enjoyable FPS roguelike so far, and while it needs a few optimizations here and there, it is playable and enjoyable on the Steam Deck.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The One-Netbook account made a new post that showed off the liquid-cooled version of the OneXFly Apex, its large frost bay, and confirmed that it will run at a higher TDP and weigh more than the standard version with air cooling:

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The Liquid Cooled Version Of The OneXFly Apex Will Push More TDP And Weigh Than The Standard Version - Steam Deck HQ
The One-Netbook account got a new post that showed off the liquid-cooled version of the OneXFly Apex, its large frost bay, and confirmed that it will run at a higher TDP and weigh more than the standa...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Despite having a more powerful handheld PC, the AYN Thor feels like the perfect complement with a fantastic design, a powerful chip, dual OLED screens, and great management software. It's truly perfect for DS and 3DS emulation.

Here is our full review:

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AYN Thor Review - 3DS Emulation Has Never Felt So Good - Steam Deck HQ
Despite having a more powerful handheld PC, the AYN Thor feels like the perfect complement with a fantastic design, a powerful chip, dual OLED screens, and great management software.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
A new SteamOS update has been released with bug fixes for Baldur's Gate 3, issues with updating, and the wake-on-bluetooth feature on #SteamDeck LCD has been disabled:

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SteamOS 3.7.17 Has Been Released With Fixes For Baldur's Gate 3 And Wake-On-Bluetooth - Steam Deck HQ
A new SteamOS update has been released with bug fixes for Baldur's Gate 3, issues with updating, and the wake-on-bluetooth feature on Steam Deck LCD has been disabled.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
AYANEO has officially announced the NEXT 2, their AI Max+ 395 handheld that features dual trackpads, a large battery, and it reminds me a lot of the AYANEO KUN:

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AYANEO Announces The NEXT 2: Their First AI Max+ 395 APU Handheld - Steam Deck HQ
AYANEO has officially announced the NEXT 2, their AI Max+ 395 handheld that features dual trackpads, a large battery, and it reminds me a lot of the AYANEO KUN.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM
There were some decent new free games for #SteamDeck this week, including Super Panda Adventures, Sid Meier's Civilization 7 DLC, Felix the Reaper, and more:

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Free Games + Amazon Prime For Your Steam Deck and Handhelds - 11/6/25: - Steam Deck HQ
There were some decent new free games for Steam Deck this week, including Super Panda Adventures, Sid Meier's Civilization 7 DLC, Felix the Reaper, and more.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM