Is Steam Deck still good in 2026?

Published on 5 Feb 2026, 22:15

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Should you even buy a Steam Deck anymore? Valve killed the $399 LCD, the Steam Deck 2 isn't coming until 2027, and I stopped using my OLED version entirely. I've tested a variety of handheld gaming consoles, and here's what you should actually buy now.

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