


Tweaked some settings for better performance and graphics.
Sometimes headphones disconnect.
Rarely, the controller will not be detected. Easy fix with a restart and an update of the software.
Very rarely crashes, especially if there's a beefier minigame.
The software is perfect. Runs natively. The hardware is also quite good, running very smoothly. The minigames are quite enjoyable, especially. Tinkering is fully optional, especially with the hardware sort of things, but I prefer to do a bit of tinkering.
I can safely say that the Steam Deck runs on the Steam Deck.

The Steam Deck really should be Verified for the Steam Deck, it works perfectly on Steam Deck.

Works at a Solid Sixty on Steam Deck. Even reaches the coveted Solid Ninety on the OLED models.
Used various software modifications, including plugin loaders and performance enhancements.
Strangely, the game itself has the ability to adjust the device's clock speeds and FPS on the fly, doing so may improve battery performance of Steam Deck on the Steam Deck.
Had to use Steam on a PC in order to gain access to the game...
Initially, the game took months to load, but Valve has recently reduced loading times to about a week or so in recent times. Please take this with a grain of salt.
Steam Deck has its flaws, such as the lengthy startup times on initial launch, but it is most definitely one of the most stable things I've ever had the pleasure to test. The frametimes are glorious and its uncanny ability to boot up other games, while it may impact performance of Steam Deck, it is quite unparalleled!
That's not even getting into the controls, a masterstroke by Valve themselves, although on some versions, the touchscreen is not as good as it should be, but the touchpads work brilliantly and all buttons work as they should.
All in all, I can confidently say that the Steam Deck runs at a Solid Sixty on Steam Deck and, if I may be so bold, it also runs at a Solid Ninety on OLED models as well. However, when running other games in tandem with Steam Deck, your mileage may vary depending on the game's demands.

Runs great! Some tinkering possible if you are so inclined, but not necessary for a good experience. The future is now.
Strongly recommended

The DLC is vast and I have spent far more than is sensible on them. And more just keep coming. Not sure I can keep up.

Decky Loader
Steam Decks runs Great on Steam Deck

I have SOME license in my wallet
Just tried to install this. Steam just throws
An error occurred while installing Steam Deck: "No licenses"
at me. Was not able to open Steam Deck on my computer :(

steam deck
Ultimate Nintendo Pir4$y Device

Obviously.
The Steam Deck really should be Verified for the Steam Deck, it works perfectly on Steam Deck.

Took a while to be able to order.
Best console, period.

The Steam Deck works on the Steam Deck

it works, you get it, you unpack it, you plug it in a socket and there you are, you can play "Steam Deck"
actually pretty fun