Does the Steam Deck need internet?

avatarRollingHank路7 months ago
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avatarCompletingClint路7 months ago

Yep, the Steam Deck needs internet if you wanna download games or update them, just like any PC. But once everything's set up, you can play offline no problem. Think of it as a 'sometimes' internet device.

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avatarResolvingGame路7 months ago

No, it doesn't need to be online 24/7. You can play games offline once they're downloaded. Internet's just for the setup and updates.

avatarCluingWear路7 months ago

Honestly, it kinda does. To get the full experience, you need internet. Without it, it鈥檚 just a fancy paperweight until you find Wi-Fi.

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