Steam Deck provides a standby mode for screen-off downloads

Valve is bringing a useful replace to the Steam Deck, including an possibility for downloading content material whereas the display screen is off. The corporate is calling it a display-off low-power mode. It will likely be enabled by default when the Steam Deck is plugged in. The hand held’s energy settings can even permit it to be energetic whereas on battery energy, though it can routinely revert to full sleep mode if the battery drops beneath 20 %. If a consumer hits the ability button whereas the Steam Deck is downloading content material, a dialogue immediate will seem asking if the obtain ought to proceed with the show off. A Steam Deck that reaches an idle timeout can even routinely go into the display-off low-power mode.

In apply, that is just like the remaining mode trendy consoles have that permits for downloads whereas the machine is not being actively used. This characteristic may be actually helpful if you happen to’re enjoying an internet aggressive sport and do not need a massive obtain infringing in your bandwidth. (I converse from expertise right here.) Good for the Steam Deck to supply an identical comfort to its gamers.