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Steam Deck Beta Client Update: February 24th

[p]We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel.[/p][p][/p][p]Hardware Survey / System Information[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where VRAM on some graphics cards was not reported correctly (-1)[/p]
  • [p]In the case of multiple display adapters, we now select the one with the most VRAM to display and report to Steam[/p]
[p]Steam Input[/p]
  • [p]Button Chord Activator's drop down list of available buttons has been replaced with a multi button selector. This means that newer controllers have full access to extra grip buttons that were previously unlisted.[/p]
  • [p]Gyro to Joystick Camera's Minimum Joystick Output now matches Gyro to Joystick Deflection's behavior, which is useful for identifying a game's internal joystick deadzone.[/p]

Steam Deck Beta Client Update: February 13th

[p]We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel.[/p][p][/p][p]Accessibility[/p]
  • [p]Various fixes for high contrast mode[/p]

Steam Deck Beta Client Update: February 12th

[p]We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel.[/p][p][/p][p]General[/p]
  • [p]Added the option to attach hardware specs when writing or updating a Steam User Review on a game's store page[/p]
  • [p]Added the option to provide anonymized framerate data. When enabled Steam will collect gameplay framerate data, stored without connection to your Steam account but identified with the kind of hardware you are playing on. This data will help us learn about game compatibility and improve Steam. This feature is currently in Beta with a focus on devices running SteamOS.[/p]
  • [p]When submitting feedback on whether you agree with a Deck Verified rating, if you disagree we'll now ask for the reason. Providing a reason is optional.[/p]
  • [p]Display the highest resolution capsule image available for the featured game in the Recent Games carousel when online.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue that could make the currently selected element rapidly gain and lose focus which could also result in gamepad inputs being ignored.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue that made it impossible to install some games if you have a large game library.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue that prevented your selected keyboard theme from applying while in offline mode.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue that could cause the gaming mode footer to flicker or disappear.[/p][p][/p]
[p]Steam Families[/p]
  • [p]Improved setting layout and navigation on desktop, deck and mobile devices.[/p][p][/p]