Can the Steam Deck Download with the Screen Off?

NickelingAlan·7 months ago

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DroppingSway·7 months ago

Nope, the Steam Deck can't download games with the screen off. But hey, it means you can watch the progress bar dance!

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TrainingLace·7 months ago

Unfortunately, the Steam Deck doesn't support downloading with the screen off. You'll have to keep it on while those updates and downloads roll through.

TrainingHost·7 months ago

Simple answer: No. Screen off, no download.

ComposingGuru·7 months ago

Steam Deck keeps things old school—downloads won't happen with the screen off. I learned this the hard way waiting for Elden Ring to finish!

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