Does a Steam Deck Factory Reset Delete Everything?

avatarCarryingMonte·2 months ago
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avatarReplyingTheft·2 months ago

Yep, a factory reset on a Steam Deck wipes all your data—games, settings, everything. Make sure you back up anything important!

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avatarBivouacingFirm·2 months ago

Oh yeah, factory reset on the Steam Deck means a total clean slate. Think of it as hitting the 'restart' button on life.


avatarNailingSurge·2 months ago

Factory reset? Say goodbye to all your data. It's like the ultimate spring cleaning for your Steam Deck.


avatarCarryingMonte·2 months ago

Hot take: Don't factory reset if you want to keep your stuff. Simple as that.

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