The latest Steam Deck update makes it easier to download your favorite PC games

Date:
Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:53:22 +0000

Description:
The new Steam Deck update lets you transfer Steam games from your PC to your Steam Deck over your local network.

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Downloading games to your Steam Deck can be an absolute pain, but the latest Steam Deck beta client update will make the process a little easier for those of you with both the Valve handheld and a PC.

The new update which right now is only available to people who have opted into the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels allows you to transfer games between devices rather than installing them via the internet all over again. This local data transfer should generally be quicker than using the internet especially if you want to use your Wi-Fi connection to do something else
while the game downloads, like enjoy one of the best Netflix shows or stream music on Spotify .

Not only should passing the file around locally help to keep your internet connection speedy, it should also help you stay within your data caps (if you have any) while still allowing you to play your new game on your PC and Steam Deck.

Whats more, besides being able to copy Steam games from your PC to your Steam Deck, you can transfer them to other PCs, too. Though, if youre looking to copy game files to a PC that isnt yours (one that isnt signed into your Steam account), youll need to change the Local Network Game Transfers settings from Self Only (the default) to Friends Only or Everyone.

However, the feature does have a couple of limitations to watch out for. Firstly, the PC to Steam Deck transfer is one way only. So, if you download a game to your handheld Steam Deck first, youll need to download it from the internet all over again if you later want to install it on your PC. Additionally, both transfers can only happen if the Steam client is idle so you cant play a game while you copy the files.

If you arent yet signed up to the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels, you can opt into them by going into your Steam Decks Settings. Open up System Settings and then go to Steam Update Channel. Just note that these
in-progress builds will be less stable than full releases, so while youll get access to sweet new features right away, youll risk your system being
buggier, too though you can typically solve issues that arise by leaving the beta program and returning to the last stable OS build.



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