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Valve pushed out a new Steam Deck Beta Client update earlier today! This one fixes some issues with Steam Input and Desktop Mode, but also reduces the startup time for the insane users with tens of thousands of games in their library. Whoever you are, this update is for you:

Steam Deck Beta Client 2/9/23:

General

  • Reduced startup time for users with tens of thousands of games in their library
  • Fixed small movement of Virtual Keyboard when pressing shift in some themes

Steam input

  • Fixed issue where a Team Fortress 2 Steam Controller startup sound was missing
  • Fixed some issues with Nintendo switch gyro drift calibration

Desktop Mode

  • Fixed Control-1/Control-2 hotkeys not working in Big Picture Mode
  • Reverted back to old Game Info dialog that is accessible from the Friends List
  • Fixed crash when opening Steam store
  • Fixed Steam library becoming unusable after applying a controller configuration

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Noah Kupetsky
A lover of gaming since 4, Noah has grown up with a love and passion for the industry. From there, he started to travel a lot and develop a joy for handheld and PC gaming. When the Steam Deck released, it just all clicked.
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