I’ve been playing the new Tomb Raider Remastered Trilogy using a Steam Deck dock setup, and I’m genuinely shocked at how well it runs. For context, I normally take most new releases for a spin using Valve’s portable powerhouse and a docking station, which typically results in woeful performance and loud blazing fans. Yet, Lara’s revamped retro romp runs at 4K 60fps on the Deck without really breaking a sweat, making it a prime reason for picking up the handheld accessory.
Just like every other new release, playing Tomb Raider Remastered Trilogy using the best Steam Deck dock isn’t going to boost performance. In fact, using the accessory can make Valve’s portable and every other best gaming handheld contender work even harder, especially if you hook one up to a 4K screen. That’s largely due to the fact these devices feature an APU picked specifically to drive a smaller, lower resolution built-in display, rather than something with more pixels and a faster refresh rate.
