Valve has again upgraded the Steam Deck Client software with new features, performance improvements and bug fixes. Plus, check out some of our recent videos.
First up, here's what's new from the March 22 update:
- Added an option to ignore notifications for Steam Deck Rewards
- Added fast scrolling to the All Collections view in the Library
- Improved performance and navigation in the Store
- Improved discoverability of the search functionality when on Library page
- Fixed filtered app counts being incorrect if the Library contains demos
- Fixed a case where the Steam Client updater would always trigger the 'Update Error' message
- Fixed context menu backgrounds being fully opaque
- Fixed an issue with achievement notification toasts not playing any sounds
- Fixed an issue where the keyboard could overlap inputs in a scrollable area
- Localization updates
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I am really looking forward to all of this goodness coming to the desktop. I use Steam exclusively in big picture mode on my TV, and while it works fine, there is definitely place for improvements.
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Mountain Man 22 Mar 2022
I have almost decided to get a Steam Deck, but that's quite a chunk of change to throw down.
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Philadelphus 22 Mar 2022
What's Steam Deck Rewards? Haven't heard that term before. 
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Missed the stadia bit...
Last edited by buono on 22 Mar 2022 at 6:33 pm UTC
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What's Steam Deck Rewards? Haven't heard that term before.For stuff like the exclusive keyboard themes or profile stuff depending on what model you buy.
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TheRiddick 22 Mar 2022
I have almost decided to get a Steam Deck, but that's quite a chunk of change to throw down.
The back-order is likely 6+ months at this stage........
Still not available outside of US/UK/CA
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I have almost decided to get a Steam Deck, but that's quite a chunk of change to throw down.I got mine on Monday and I feel like it was a steel. I'm really really happy with this device. I was in week 3 and a lot of the problems I heard of had already vanished before. The pace is just crazy.
Those 5 bucks to reserve one are certainly worth it. You may still decide to get them back any time, but I'd be surprised. This thing is getting better and better.
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The back-order is likely 6+ months at this stage........And the rest.
People who put their reservations in within the first hour have still got 4-5 months to wait till they get theirs. Then there's an additional eight months of people making reservations in the queue ahead of anyone that's only getting round to making their reservation today.
"6+ months" is really understating it.
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Available in the EU tooI have almost decided to get a Steam Deck, but that's quite a chunk of change to throw down.
The back-order is likely 6+ months at this stage........
Still not available outside of US/UK/CA
But long back order indeed, since I'm stupid I only pre ordered it at Christmas 2021 (why didn't I pre order day 1 ? Beats me) and I'm after Q3. I'm betting on a one year wait between placing my order and getting it
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But long back order indeed, since I'm stupid I only pre ordered it at Christmas 2021 (why didn't I pre order day 1 ? Beats me) and I'm after Q3. I'm betting on a one year wait between placing my order and getting it
I preordered like a week ago, after seeing all those articles. Stupid me. It's not like you're forced to buy it when your time comes...! "After Q3" now.
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wit_as_a_riddle 23 Mar 2022
I have almost decided to get a Steam Deck, but that's quite a chunk of change to throw down.
No harm in reserving a spot in line for the small fee, it'll be many months before yours would be available so plenty of time to set money aside bit by bit. If when your time comes you decide against it, you can get your deposit refunded. Go for it! 😎
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wit_as_a_riddle 23 Mar 2022
Speaking of desktop mode, I saw Liam wrote it was pretty stripped down. Has anyone seen a list of default installed apps anywhere? I'm curious.
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Mountain Man 23 Mar 2022
I have almost decided to get a Steam Deck, but that's quite a chunk of change to throw down.
No harm in reserving a spot in line for the small fee, it'll be many months before yours would be available so plenty of time to set money aside bit by bit. If when your time comes you decide against it, you can get your deposit refunded. Go for it! 😎
Definitely wouldn't be an impulse purchase.
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