The super-stable Syntech Docking Station fits the Steam Deck, Steam Deck OLED, and Asus ROG Ally
Whats thebest Steam Deck accessorythat isnt amicroSD card?
My votes for a docking station: all it takes to turn this handheld PC into a functioning desktop is a few extra ports.
Ports that are provided most gladly by the Syntech Docking Station, which thanks toBlack Friday, is currently 20% off in the UK and 40% off in the US.
Thats just 28 / $30 for a well-specced stand/USB hub combo, with three full-size USB ports, Ethernet, and HDMI connectivity all in one quirkily circular layout.
This also happens to be the most stable Deck dock Ive tried far, its rounded footprint effectively preventing accidental knockings-over.
Ideal if youre clumsy, or have placed your desk next to a pit full of spikes and EMP mines.
UK deals:
Syntech Docking Station - 28 from Amazon UK (was 35)
US deals:
Syntech Docking Station - $30 from Amazon US (was $50)
In all seriousness, a USB hub really does help bring the best out of a Steam Deck (or aSteam Deck OLED) even if youve no intention of hooking yours up to a monitor.
Installing non-Steam game launchers likeBattle.netis far more easily done with a mouse and keyboard, as their setup involves delving SteamOSs desktop mode, which can be nail-chewingly fiddly to navigate using the trackpads and touchscreen alone.
Connecting some proper peripherals via a dock makes the whole experience painless, and Syntechs version works just as well as more expensive hubs.
Still, if youd like some alternatives, our guide to thebest Black Friday Steam Deck accessories dealscan suggest a few more discounted docks along with microSD cards, cases, and screen protectors.
