
Steam Deck Battery Life: Claims and Practical Limits
Valve claims 2 to 8 hours for Steam Deck LCD and 3 to 12 hours for OLED, depending on content. Here is how to use those ranges when choosing a model.
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Valve claims 2 to 8 hours for Steam Deck LCD and 3 to 12 hours for OLED, depending on content. Here is how to use those ranges when choosing a model.

Switch 2 uses microSD Express for games and captures. An old Switch microSD card can import captures, but it cannot provide game storage.