To all Steam Deck owners that game-on-the-go (or at home,) really wherever you are: there are accessories for the Steam Deck that you’ll need to get the most out of the console gaming-wise, and setup-wise.
We’ve made it easy and narrowed it down to the top accessories available for your buck. Valve’s Steam Decks are similar in size to the Nintendo (but they perform like a Switch on amphetamines, aka they’re better—which is to say, switch to the Steam Deck if you haven’t, or include it in your gaming rotation.)
The biggest difference with the Steam Deck is that it allows you to play real PC games on a handheld console. Thinking of the portable gameboy devices of the old day’s to where the Steam Deck brings us now, it’s pretty astounding to experience the quality and capabilities of Valve’s handheld Steam Deck.
Still, there are tons of products and accessories that exist that will take it up a notch, and improve the gaming experience of the Steam Deck; either by providing additional convenience, comfort and/or travel-ability.
Keep reading to see our top accessories, and let us know if you have any must-have recommendations!
1. SanDisk 512GB Ultra MicroSDXC UHS-I
It is no surprise that you need a substantial amount of storage to become a wandering gamer. Steam Deck's baseline model has a 64 GB capacity storage. This is really small if you love playing high-end games like God of War or Elden Ring.
Steam Deck has a 256GB and a 512 GB model but let's face it; we may be on a budget to buy those. Hence, the SanDisk 512GB memory card becomes an excellent choice for anyone who wants to enjoy the gaming goodness of top PC games.
2. Glistco's Joy Guardians
This is basically a joystick stabilizer that is super effective for both Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch. Every gamer can testify that stick drifts are a major turn-off. Controllers suffering from stick drift will mess up the sensors, and your game moves on its own, like a ghost playing your games. You can avoid that by using Glistco's Joy Guardians.
It protects your joystick by clamping around it and stabilizing it. The Joy Guardians prevent debris, dogs, and a mistaken fall from damaging your joystick controller. The best part is they are very easy to use. Just clamp them around the controller, that's all!
3. iVoler Steam Deck screen protector 3-pack
For any smart portable device one buys, the first accessory most think of is a good screen guard. Everyone loves their screen looking all brand new even after months of using it. With Steam Deck's OLED screen with smart functionalities, getting a screen protector is a good decision.
If you're being skeptical about it, just do it. Our advice is the iVoler Steam Deck Screen protector, made precisely for the optimal gaming experience. You can get it for as low as $7, so don't fret about pricing.
4. Anker Power Bank PowerCore+
Yeah, you guessed it! A power bank will definitely be needed for your Steam Deck gaming. Every well-experienced gamer will remember "that laptop" that didn't let you play your best games for too long before the games drained the battery really quickly. Steam Deck has a standard battery life of 2-8 hours, but that can vary if you play heavy games like Call of Duty.
A power bank is definitely needed to be able to game for a long time without interruption. Anker Power Bank is our top choice. It has an impressive 26800mAh with a 60W USB power delivery, charging across 2 ports. You can charge your Steam Deck alongside another device, and both will charge quickly.
5. Glistco's Stealth Hub
For the perfect life of wandering as a gamer, power banks are a must-have. A bigger plus is to be able to strap your battery bank behind your book and play games for as long as you like. Glistco has come up with a device just for that purpose. Glistco's Battery Strap provides gamers with hours of undisturbed gaming experience, especially while traveling.
The straps allow for strapping large and small powers in vertical and horizontal orientations. The rubber grips also make the power bank firmly gripped to your Steam Deck, so you don't have to worry about it falling off. Make sure that it's on your list of what to buy next.
6. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse
Let's face it! We all still want that PC feel, whether portable or not. The Logitech G305 wireless mouse will surely make you feel like you're behind a PC working hard on that game. Many PC games are preferable with a keyboard and mouse, compared to the conventional Xbox controllers.
RPG games are an example of games best fit for the experience of keyboard-mouse interactions. Many popular RPG games are verified on Steam Deck, so a mouse is a must-have for the lore of RPG gaming.
7. Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Keyboard
If there is a mouse, there must be an external keyboard to complement the external mouse. The Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition Keyboard is smaller, cheaper, and more compatible with playing RPGs on Steam Deck.
It is an excellent alternative to the high-end keyboards used by competitive gamers. The keys are responsive, have a detachable cable, and are quite stylish. Definitely, this keyboard should be at the top of your list.
8. JSAUX Steam Deck Docking Station
Valve announced that they would be making a docking system for the Steam Deck gaming console. It is now over a year and no docking system in sight. Luckily, 3rd party companies have docking systems any gamer can use. The best around is the JSAUX Steam Deck docks, which is tailored for the Steam Deck console.
As a USB-C hub, the JSAUX Steam Deck dock connects your console to a TV or a monitor while connecting it to other USB-C compatible devices. The JSAUX dock has three USB-C ports, an HDMI 2.0 port with 4K display quality for connecting to your monitor and TV, an Ethernet port, and a docking cable for your Steam Deck that can bend 90 degrees. It will surprise you to find out that you can get it for less than $50 on Amazon. JSAUX docking station should definitely be ranked top on your list of accessories to buy for your Steam Deck console.
Final Thoughts
Steam Deck is a relatively new gaming technology that shows promise in becoming a formidable device in the area of portable gaming. Any serious gamer who loves portable technologies like PlayStation Vita and Nintendo Switch would love it. Having these accessories on the list of things you want to buy will ensure that your Steam Deck console stays for long hours and make you not feel PC-sick.
