Numerous games are available on portable devices thanks to Valve‘s Steam Deck. For those who want a simple configuration to play all those games on their TV, its docking station went on sale on Thursday.
Steam Deck Docking Station
On the official docking station’s Steam website, the attachment is priced at $89 and has a 1 to 2-week shipping window. Three USB 3.1 connections, one HDMI 2.0 port, a DisplayPort 1.4 port, and a Gigabit Ethernet jack are all present on the official Steam Deck docking station.
There are other docking stations for the Steam Deck available from independent manufacturers like JSAUX and iVoler, and they are retailing for less than what Valve is asking for them.
Based on the sources, there will be continuous maintenance and enhancements, just like with the Steam Deck; you might get a firmware upgrade right out of the box. Simply connect your Steam Deck in and follow the installation wizard to complete this update. Due to the restricted output power capabilities of the Steam Deck, the Docking Station will still work without a power source, but the USB ports’ throughput will be decreased to save power.
About the Release
Earlier this year, the docking station was initially scheduled for availability. However, in June, Valve postponed the launch of the docking station to an unspecified release period, blaming a part shortage and closures at its manufacturing facilities due to COVID.
On the same day that people who were interested in purchasing the hardware were able to do so without making a reservation, Valve released the Steam Deck Dock. Since its announcement last year, buyers have been required to reserve a Steam Deck for $5 and pay the remaining sum at a later date, which for many buyers was months later.
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