Can the Steam Deck Overheat?
Nah, the Steam Deck's got this. Valve packed it with decent cooling solutions. Just don't treat it like a frying pan, and you'll rarely, if ever, face overheating issues.
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From personal experience, my Steam Deck got a bit warm during a 4-hour Stardew Valley binge, but nothing I'd call 'overheating.' Keeping it out of direct sunlight and on a hard surface helps keep the temps down.
Absolutely, the Steam Deck, like most high-performance electronic devices, can overheat if used in ways that push its hardware to the limits, especially during long gaming sessions or in very warm environments. It's designed to handle its thermal output quite well, though, so for regular gaming, you should be A-OK. Just give it some breathing room, avoid blocking the vents, and maybe let it chill out a bit after a marathon session.
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