For Steam Deck portable game consoles that are registered in its Preview channel, Valve has published a new update known as SteamOS 3.5.1. Remember that this update, like any beta software, could still have some bugs that need to be worked out. However, there are a number of interesting repairs and additions included in this release, which are listed below.
Undervolting controls are one of this update’s most notable features. This may result in less heat being produced by the APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) receiving less voltage than what is required by default. Undervolting can save battery life, increase system stability, and even avoid performance throttling for tinkerers.
It’s important to remember that differences in production might affect how successful undervolting is. This occurs because, although being identical models, no two CPUs—or, in this case, APUs—are precisely same. This can be attributed to imperfections in the production process. Because of this, certain CPUs might be able to withstand lower voltages than others without experiencing instability.
The update brings about a number of enhancements and fixes a number of problems, mostly with regard to external displays. HDR output was previously unattainable in 32-bit apps, however this has been fixed. Additionally, a bothersome glitch that left the internal display lighting on all the time has been resolved. Issues like as incorrect color displays while switching to the Plasma Desktop have been fixed for customers who use the desktop mode.
The update also fixes memory card difficulties caused by malfunctioning file systems, giving Steam Deck users a more smooth experience.
In related news, it appears that a new Steam Deck may arrive sooner than anticipated. Although Valve had previously said that it had no intention to release Stream Deck 2 until 2025, a new certification has shown that an updated version is now available under