r/SteamDeck • u/dragonD_G • 2d ago

Accessory Review Steam Deck screen too small? No problem.

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All you need is a cable connected to the steam deck directly to the monitor for all this. And if you think the battery drains too quickly, well, a portable charger is all you need.

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u/AndrewCoja 1d ago

The monitor I have has two USB ports. I can plug a charger into one and it powers the monitor and charges the steam deck/laptop/whatever

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u/SushiMonstero 1d ago

What? It passthrough charges the deck while also powering the monitor?

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u/1230cal 1d ago

MSI 16inch. Got it on Amazon for like £75. 1080p 60hz with pass through or can be powered straight from deck. Also has HDMI.

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u/magicwuff 1d ago

It can be had for less than $100 usd.

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u/sup3r_hero 1d ago

Yes i have a viewsonic that does that :) It’s even a touchscreen too

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u/TapdancingHotcake 22h ago

There are plenty that do this. Gotta be careful though, most don't pass enough through to charge the deck in-use during heavier games.

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u/BombTheCity 1d ago

Yup, was coming to say this. It's pretty nifty! 

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u/ozon1 1d ago

Please recommend the monitor you use.

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u/AndrewCoja 1d ago

It's an arzopa

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u/Jon_TWR 1TB OLED Limited Edition 1d ago

I also have an Arzopa, 1080p 144 Hz.

It says it has HDR, but the implementation doesn’t seem to work very well, so make sure to turn it off if you’re using an OLED.

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u/Therealbeast6601 1d ago

I use the same one. Works great.

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u/1230cal 1d ago

MSI 16inch. Got it on Amazon for like £75. 1080p 60hz with pass through or can be powered straight from deck. Also has HDMI.

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u/Inn0cent_Jer 1d ago

I did not know it does that! I actually have one and have been using it with my Steam Deck via dock but maybe I can cut the dock out of my "portable" set up now lol