Valve is bringing a useful replace to the Steam Deck, including an choice for downloading content material whereas the display is off. The corporate is asking it a display-off low-power mode. Will probably be enabled by default when the Steam Deck is plugged in. The hand held's energy settings also can enable it to be energetic whereas on battery energy, though it’ll mechanically revert to full sleep mode if the battery drops under 20 %. If a person hits the ability button whereas the Steam Deck is downloading content material, a dialogue immediate will seem asking if the obtain ought to proceed with the show off. A Steam Deck that reaches an idle timeout may also mechanically go into the display-off low-power mode.
In observe, that is just like the remaining mode trendy consoles have that enables for downloads whereas the machine isn't being actively used. This function may be actually helpful if you happen to're taking part in an internet aggressive sport and don't need a huge obtain infringing in your bandwidth. (I communicate from expertise right here.) Good for the Steam Deck to supply an analogous comfort to its gamers.
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