It's time for another Steam Deck news round-up, we have some awesome news for you all. Proton 9 beta is officially available, we have an awesome mod for the Steam Deck that brings dual-screen support, and we also have another update to Retrodeck and some incredible bundles.
First up, the RetroDeck got an update. This update restructured a lot of directories, causing some concerns among users. However, it's not all bad news. This update introduces external controller support, adding Steam input for various games from Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. For those interested in better controller compatibility, this is worth checking out. Plus, there are new standalone emulators included in this update. You can find more information about this here:
Next, we have an exciting development from a Redditor named TyePower. He has created a dual-screen mod for the Steam Deck, a truly innovative addition to the device. Tai Power has broken down everything needed for this mod, including a cost breakdown, making it accessible for anyone interested in replicating his work. This is a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the Steam Deck community. You can learn more about that here.
For the deal hunters, there are two fantastic bundles available from Fanatical. The first is the Prestige Collection Build Your Own Bundle. It includes a diverse range of games like "River City Girl 2", "Dead Link", "The Elder Scrolls Online", and many more. The second bundle is the Play on the Go Bundle, featuring Steam Deck-verified games such as "The Evil Within 2", "Dishonored", "Spirit of the North", and others. Both bundles offer a great opportunity to expand your gaming library at a great value. You can find both bundles here, and here.
Lastly, the big news for Steam Deck users is the release of the Proton 9.0 beta. This update significantly enhances the Steam Deck's capabilities, making more games playable and bringing numerous fixes and improvements to existing titles. It also brings some more improvements and fixes to a lot of games. If you are interested, you can find the changelogs here.