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Steam Deck Update Boosts Battery Life by 6%

2/18/2025

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Valve's latest Beta update for the Steam Deck brings a promising boost, enhancing battery life by up to 6% when using the Steam Frame Limiter in low-powered games. By reducing the polling rate, this update lightens the load on the device's APU, offering gamers a much-appreciated extension of their playtime on the go.

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Valve's latest Beta update for the Steam Deck brings a promising boost, enhancing battery life by up to 6% when using the Steam Frame Limiter in low-powered games. By reducing the polling rate, this update lightens the load on the device's APU, offering gamers a much-appreciated extension of their playtime on the go.