On May 9,Valve’s Steam OS received a preview update for Steam Deck LCD and OLED models that added overclocking support into the BIOS of the launch LCD model, among other boons. This Steam OS 3.6.0 preview update, dubbed “Remote-Controlled”, is already available for download on existing Steam Decks by simply opting into the Preview channel in your Update settings.We’ve included a quick summary of the key patch notes.

Steam OS 3.6.0 Preview Patch Note Highlights

Most of the patch notes fall roughly into the categories of “compatibility fix” or “polish”. Of course, core updates to underlying Linux components including the graphics driver should manifest performance improvements in games, and those looking for the most cutting-edge performance possible on Steam Deck— especially modified Deck LCDs— can relish in the new existence of OC settings in the BIOS.

For the most part, though, the most impactful patch notes will be the minor fixes, like “Improved reliability of microSD card usage scenarios”, or “Worked around misdetection of some SanDisk microSD cards”. The update itself is titled for new settings added to pick which Bluetooth devices can wake the system from a suspended state, which includes only controllers by default.

Steam Deck gaming handheld

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