The Steam Deck is a great portable gaming device, but its battery life can be short. It lasts 2-8 hours, less with demanding games. It has a 40Wh battery, but battery life depends on the game. Intense games like “Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered” drain it faster. The Steam Deck needs to handle games designed for consoles, which use more power. It has a bigger battery than the Nintendo Switch but still struggles with high-end games.
To extend battery life:
- Game Choice: Choose less demanding games for longer play.
- Frame Rate: Lower the frame rate to save power. The Steam Deck can go up to 60 fps, but 30 fps is often enough and uses less battery.
- Brightness: Lower screen brightness to conserve energy.
- Graphics Settings: Lowering graphics settings helps save battery.
- Power Limit: Use the Steam Deck’s setting to limit power usage. This saves battery but can affect game performance.
- Power Bank: Carry a power bank for extra power. A 45W power bank is best for fast recharging.
In short, adjust settings and game choices to improve battery life, and consider a power bank for longer play.
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