US EditionYour Steam Deck Can Now Download Games with Screen Off to Save Battery
Valve's new low-power mode lets Steam Deck users download games with the screen off, addressing a three-year demand for energy-efficient downloads.
- On the Steam Deck's Beta and Preview channels, Valve is testing a display-off low-power mode that lets the Steam Deck handheld complete downloads without the screen on, Valve says.
- Two years ago, The Verge asked Valve about this feature, and hardware engineer Yazan Aldehayyat warned downloads burn substantial power, risking a hot Steam Deck in a bag.
- If you press the power button during a download, a dialog asks whether to keep downloading with the display off, and choosing Continue makes the Steam Deck enter low-power mode with a status screen showing progress.
- Steam Deck players receive a new power-saving convenience as Valve's solution lets downloads finish with the display off and prevents bandwidth issues during online competitive games.
- It will be enabled by default when the Steam Deck is plugged in, users can enable it on battery in settings, but full sleep activates below the 20 percent battery threshold, and idle timeout triggers the mode automatically.
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Your Steam Deck can now download games with screen off to save battery
Valve just rolled out display-off downloads for the Steam Deck, meaning your games and updates can now install while the screen stays dark. It’s a small change with big impact: less battery drain, fewer heat spikes, and no more staring at a progress bar when you just want to play. Leave it overnight and wake up ready to game.
Steam Deck adds a standby mode for screen-off downloads
Valve is bringing a helpful update to the Steam Deck, adding an option for downloading content while the screen is off. The company is calling it a display-off low-power mode. It will be enabled by default when the Steam Deck is plugged in. The handheld's power settings can also allow it to be active while on battery power, although it will automatically revert to full sleep mode if the battery drops below 20 percent. If a user hits the power bu…
Finally Here: Steam Deck Can Download With The Screen Off, Then Auto-Sleep!
It has been on the wishlist forever, and Valve has just ticked it off: Steam Deck now keeps downloading even with the display off. The beta client enables a low-power mode that finishes your queue, then puts the handheld to sleep. The feature is live in the Steam Deck beta client and is on by default when the device is plugged in. In that state the Deck completes all queued downloads with the screen off, then enters sleep. You can also enable …
Steam Deck Gets a Display-Off Low-Power Mode for Downloads Three Years After Launch
Valve is rolling out a new feature for the Steam Deck that allows the device to continue all active downloads with the display off in a new low-power mode. The new mode is currently available to users part of the Beta and Preview channels. It will be enabled by default when connected to charging.
Valve tests screen-off downloads for Steam Deck
Valve is testing a new low-power download mode for the Steam Deck, allowing the handheld to complete active downloads with its display turned off. The feature, which is currently available in the Steam Deck’s Beta and Preview channels, addresses a long-standing user request for a way to download games and updates without leaving the screen on. With the new update, when a user presses the power button while a download is in progress, a new dialog…
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