<![CDATA[ Latest from TechRadar NZ in Steam-deck ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/pc-gaming/steam-deck Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:34:21 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Valve's Steam Machine gets its first support update ahead of launch via SteamOS preview 3.8.0 — and it includes one major fix I've been waiting for ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/valves-steam-machine-gets-its-first-support-update-ahead-of-launch-via-steamos-preview-3-8-0-and-it-includes-one-major-fix-ive-been-waiting-for AdTm8LnkbqzTsjNNv3xm4X Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:34:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love my foldable phone and PC handhelds, but I don’t see the appeal of this goofy Lenovo concept ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/i-love-my-foldable-phone-and-pc-handhelds-but-i-dont-see-the-appeal-of-this-goofy-lenovo-concept anNEgRYDqy6TqcKGSmD8aR Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I never thought I'd say this, but the Steam Machine might be done for before it even arrives — but one choice from Valve can save it from the RAM crisis ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/i-never-thought-id-say-this-but-the-steam-machine-might-be-done-for-before-it-even-arrives-but-one-choice-from-valve-can-save-it-from-the-ram-crisis qe7uNYmiGjsxCGBsMb844Z Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X just saw price hikes in Australia and Japan — I'm willing to bet that other regions are next ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/xbox/microsofts-rog-xbox-ally-x-just-saw-price-hikes-in-australia-and-japan-im-willing-to-bet-that-other-regions-are-next 3HkeBtXaek7pmLEtxKj3Nm Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve confirms Steam Deck OLED stock issues are due to 'memory and storage shortages' — here's what it means for the Steam Machine ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/valve-confirms-steam-deck-oled-stock-issues-are-due-to-memory-and-storage-shortages-heres-what-it-means-for-the-steam-machine vAGEXb6NaQYtfneAZkSY7g Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:23:19 +0000 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:43:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve's Steam Deck OLED is out of stock in the US, and I think we can guess why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/valves-steam-deck-oled-is-out-of-stock-in-the-us-and-i-think-we-can-guess-why Ggw7gaQTntjNswSKN3m3sb Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:15:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you ever doubted SteamOS, think again – this new Decky Loader plugin is possibly the best one yet ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/if-you-ever-doubted-steamos-think-again-this-new-decky-loader-plugin-is-possibly-the-best-one-yet 3a6i8YXQVMwGoNSphfksRV Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:33:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget the remaster — 2000's Deus Ex is still a masterpiece that you should play in its original form ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/forget-the-remaster-2000s-deus-ex-is-still-a-masterpiece-that-you-should-play-in-its-original-form xgNCL2aPm5s88fQVQugsni Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The latest rumored Steam Machine prices aren't anywhere near as bad as I thought – but I'm still fearing the worst ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/the-latest-rumored-steam-machine-prices-arent-anywhere-near-as-bad-as-i-thought-but-im-still-fearing-the-worst V3K5eTuNnhCn6p2Vugg9PW Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:12:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been playing Plants vs Zombies for years, and this remake is the definitive edition — with a catch ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/plants-vs-zombies-replanted-review 5wwEyyiMuAw5Tj3kJzifGH Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam's first-ever Black Friday sale has officially kicked off and these discounts are sure to make your wallet cry ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steams-first-ever-black-friday-sale-has-officially-kicked-off-and-these-discounts-are-sure-to-make-your-wallet-cry iUY2ayHpEVKLMbnEQtFaVe Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:10:30 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve’s Steam Machine could fix two massive SteamOS gaming problems – and I’m preparing to ditch Windows 11 for good ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/valves-steam-machine-could-fix-two-massive-steamos-gaming-problems-and-im-preparing-to-ditch-windows-11-for-good ic8P2JFfnAyW8WQ296YxwU Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Machine vs Steam Deck: the 4 biggest differences explained ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/steam-machine-vs-steam-deck-the-4-biggest-differences-explained UaMZWw8RbRzoyikhoqNHiC Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:46:55 +0000 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:32:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 'world's first' glasses-free 3D PC handheld looks a little ridiculous, especially at $1,799 – and honestly, I'd rather have a Steam Deck ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/the-worlds-first-glasses-free-3d-pc-handheld-looks-a-little-ridiculous-especially-at-usd1-799-and-honestly-id-rather-have-a-steam-deck G9oUi7BpuuSbaeYRib37mT Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve just made Steam Deck downloads much easier – and I hope this feature comes to all SteamOS handhelds ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/valve-just-made-steam-deck-downloads-much-easier-and-i-hope-this-feature-comes-to-all-steamos-handhelds h5PY9ZMLGySywtt8JBrE4Z Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:35:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ In a world of obscene handheld gaming PC prices, Valve has just dropped a major Steam Deck LCD discount ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/in-a-world-of-obscene-handheld-gaming-pc-prices-valve-has-just-dropped-a-major-steam-deck-lcd-discount WwiMs4DtRxz6QrtiWwuAcN Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:37:41 +0000 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:24:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Nintendo Switch 2 is fantastic – so why do I keep getting drawn back to my Steam Deck? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-steam-deck uLJye7fFncBGRT56gc7bAE Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Waiting for the Steam Deck 2 rather than buying an Asus ROG Xbox Ally? Rumor suggests you'll need to be very, very patient ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/waiting-for-the-steam-deck-2-rather-than-buying-an-asus-rog-xbox-ally-rumor-suggests-youll-need-to-be-very-very-patient DTQ2sZKYeAnV7gMDPc36dF Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:48:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Deck OLED's RAM is now upgradable via unofficial modding, but I'd avoid it for one big reason ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/the-steam-deck-oleds-ram-is-now-upgradable-via-unofficial-modding-but-id-avoid-it-for-one-big-reason vJiSijx62d2W6FiGnNZSrE Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:06:39 +0000 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:30:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Battlefield 6 won't run on the Steam Deck and there are no current plans for a Nintendo Switch 2 version, says EA exec ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/battlefield-6-wont-run-on-the-steam-deck-and-there-are-no-current-plans-for-a-nintendo-switch-2-version-says-ea-exec ym5BrUTvFVhxVES73pe6xj Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:51:17 +0000 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:11:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Handheld PC makers are slowly losing touch with Valve's successful Steam Deck template of affordability, and that's very concerning ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/handheld-pc-makers-are-slowly-losing-touch-with-valves-successful-steam-deck-template-of-affordability-and-thats-very-concerning DqfoaaUEKggM7a8gmwiRXG Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Deck 2 and a home console are reportedly in the works – and Sony may be helping to turn the handheld into the portable PlayStation game device I really want ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/the-steam-deck-2-and-a-home-console-are-reportedly-in-the-works-and-sony-may-be-helping-to-turn-the-handheld-into-the-portable-playstation-game-device-i-really-want VHC98FfYX4PqeA8PDBErAF Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:51:18 +0000 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:52:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry MSI, but you blew it – the Claw A8 is overpriced and could struggle to compete against cheaper rivals like the Steam Deck ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/sorry-msi-but-you-blew-it-the-claw-a8-is-overpriced-and-could-struggle-to-compete-against-cheaper-rivals-like-the-steam-deck dPChUUAEGS7NJYcSPGq2bg Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:51:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why I’m ditching the Steam Deck for the Nintendo Switch 2 for my next summer vacation ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/why-im-ditching-the-steam-deck-for-the-nintendo-switch-2-for-my-next-summer-vacation 9YBLMrj9PCvbd2pE5A6BQH Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should Meta be worried? The Valve Deckard VR headset is shaping up to be a beast – here are 5 things we know ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/should-meta-be-worried-the-valve-deckard-vr-headset-is-shaping-up-to-be-a-beast-here-are-5-things-we-know odVKXBMby4ceNLCiMpyaHi Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I might be a Steam Deck fanatic, but I can’t deny the Nintendo Switch 2 is still the king of easy, fun gaming ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nintendo-switch/i-might-be-a-steam-deck-fanatic-but-i-cant-deny-the-nintendo-switch-2-is-still-the-king-of-easy-fun-gaming pUDGxGwKgzSQcauCRtSXjg Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hades 2 is so good on Nintendo Switch 2 that I don't see the point of owning a Steam Deck OLED anymore ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/hades-2-nintendo-switch-2-impressions tLwUdjhK858nDUb6iszZmA Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:25:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve leak hints that its next VR headset could be landing sooner than we realized ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/valve-leak-hints-that-its-next-vr-headset-could-be-landing-sooner-than-we-realized q42QUfntxgf7nDAfZQ6MpH Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:34:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ How does the Nintendo Switch 2 stack up against gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck and Rog Ally X? Find out in our latest podcast episode ]]> https://www.techradar.com/tech/how-does-the-nintendo-switch-2-stack-up-against-gaming-handhelds-like-the-steam-deck-and-rog-ally-x-find-out-in-our-latest-podcast-episode cXp3LwPfc3diYfgdCaPE6Q Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:32:10 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:25:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Assassin's Creed Shadows best graphics settings for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-best-graphics-settings-ps5-ps5-pro-xbox h8uzbAJ5qzaYgCwFy5FxvZ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:17:44 +0000 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:41:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is Lagiacrus coming to Monster Hunter Wilds? Some fans are convinced, and here's why ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-lagiacrus CcG2sJvGnqtrg9diBXY75n Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:37:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget the Nintendo Switch 2 – I want a foldable games console ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/forget-the-nintendo-switch-2-i-want-a-foldable-games-console gbFU8xXNepzsxczbQAZ4mi Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:59:55 +0000 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:32:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ With a single update SteamOS could turbocharge handheld PCs – here's how ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/this-steamos-update-promises-a-new-future-for-non-steam-deck-handheld-pcs-soon-and-i-cant-wait n5FBLtr4KoNEu6su5YcSw9 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:35:30 +0000 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:20:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Actually, yes, Assassin's Creed Shadows will be playable on Steam Deck at launch, Ubisoft confirms ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/actually-yes-assassins-creed-shadows-will-be-playable-on-steam-deck-at-launch-ubisoft-confirms crU9Cfj7eNvLoB2aYS79Sh Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:11:17 +0000 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:05:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to catch a Gravid Bowfin in Monster Hunter Wilds ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-gravid-bowfin eA4d3L4WrYCQWcQZg7s98V Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:42:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Assassin's Creed Shadows requirements for PC and Mac guide ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/assassins-creed-shadows-requirements-pc-mac 3wmjtketDaXUEM4kjbC6aY Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:18:11 +0000 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:19:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ GameSir Kaleid Flux review: a wired controller with good performance but a few limitations ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/gamesir-kaleid-flux-review a68hbktZJQn4pNYpREJwyE Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:20:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get Sharp Fang in Monster Hunter Wilds ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-sharp-fang EMBPMfkMzeTY36txVdqXta Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:01:00 +0000 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:48:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get Novacrystal in Monster Hunter Wilds ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-novacrystal kgRsXuQzS3uqCPvpoXpkrS Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds best controller settings ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-best-controller-settings gPWaMpwpiKHebhAzfig4pR Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:23:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds best graphics settings for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-best-graphics-settings-for-ps5-ps5-pro-xbox-series-x sc7qqtoyL5VjVGuFuCeoLo Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:43:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma offers Steam Deck owners a premium design and, of course, plenty of RGB ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/razer-handheld-dock-chroma-review 38dEhhEZaCboHaVqjKrXrB Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:22:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds roadmap for Title Update 3 and DLC ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-roadmap vq6VeBvxGsycJKQWPZjJbZ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:55:32 +0000 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:56:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Does Monster Hunter Wilds have crossplay? ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-crosssplay qteGpMCjTZpdupSa6j58d4 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:48:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter Wilds requirements for PC ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/monster-hunter-wilds-requirements-pc 6hV2y76XhZuxcTkAa4SnYC Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony needs a bit of gentle encouragement with the PlayStation 5, and this rumored Steam console from Valve might be the perfect answer for that ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/sony-needs-a-bit-of-gentle-encouragement-with-the-playstation-5-and-this-rumored-steam-console-from-valve-might-be-the-perfect-answer-for-that 8HxnKmcqjC3Gj7jPTTAMnB Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:02:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Civ 7 requirements for PC, Steam Deck, Linux, and Mac ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/civ-7-requirements c39RNqgptYwgX36X3ELSvD Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:13:42 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:35:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck fans, you're in for a good one - AMD's FSR 3 frame generation is now available on Valve's handheld thanks to a new Decky plugin ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/steam-deck-fans-youre-in-for-a-good-one-amds-fsr-3-frame-generation-is-now-available-on-valves-handheld-thanks-to-a-new-decky-plugin EAKSuA6pSfn6739ZnLjAJ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:12:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ One crafty user proved you can make the Steam Deck more portable by turning it into a brick ]]> https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-computers/one-crafty-user-proved-you-can-make-the-steam-deck-more-portable-by-turning-it-into-a-brick 5ZU672vnMVEaAAJq95XhSh Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:34:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ No, an AMD Ryzen Z2 Steam Deck isn’t in the works says Valve employee ]]> https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/no-an-amd-ryzen-z2-steam-deck-isnt-in-the-works-says-valve-employee VLr9W7KRru9QZqhaopkMNS Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:36:29 +0000 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:25:03 +0000