Steam Deck starter guide — 7 things you need to do first to get the best experience for your gaming sessions

Manor Lords running on Steam Deck. .

If you just got a Steam Deck, congratulations and welcome to the Steam Deck family!

But, new Steam Deck owners, before you dive into any gaming sessions, there are some things you should do first. While Valve's handheld makes portable gaming possible, it isn't a very powerful device, so you'll want to adjust in-game settings as well as system settings to get the best performance possible.