Valve deserves a lot of credit for how it went about designing and launching the Steam Deck, a handheld gaming console that's essentially a portable PC. It may resemble a Switch in form, but its DNA ...

Why it matters: If a Steam Deck needs repairs, DIY or mom-and-pop operations are no longer the only options. Valve has touted its agreement with iFixit to offer replacement parts since launching its ...

Last fall Valve released a short video showing how to disassemble the Steam Deck handheld gaming PC, but strongly advised folks not to actually do it since opening the case weakens its protection ...

Creative Commons-licensed CADs of the Steam Deck, provided by Valve, allow DIY efforts to thrive. Screenshot: Valve / Kotaku As reported by The Verge over the weekend, the legendary repair advocates ...

I'm a sucker for a DIY project, so this homemade Steam Deck controller is right up my alley. Using some spare parts, a 3D printer, and plenty of patient trial and error, a hardware modder has put ...

Why it matters: The Steam Deck is a lot more upgradeable/repairable than many modern devices, and that's a good thing. However, Valve still doesn't want you to crack ...

Steam Deck owners now have a new option if their device needs fixing. An official statement from Valve confirms that its Steam Deck Repair Centers are now officially open, with Steam Deck owners able ...