ivoler 5-in-1 Steam Deck Dock Stand, USB-C Hub with HDMI 2.0 4K@60Hz, Triple USB 3.0 Port & Full Speed Charging USB-C Port, Docking Station Designed for Valve Steam Deck, Compatible with ASUS ROG Ally

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Inventory for both Steam Deck and the official Steam Deck Docking Station is much better today than at launch, but Valve notes that it could still take the Docking Station up to two weeks to be delivered. Compatible with Valve Steam Deck handheld gaming device, the dock provides an immediate solution for users who have been shut out by Valve indefinitely delaying their own proprietary docking station due to production issues.If you're fussy about materials, fit, and aesthetics, you may want to spend the extra cash on Valve's official docking station. Of course, you have got to remember as well that this is a Steam Deck, and it’s very much a console-like experience. Ideally, we'd prefer permanent connections to live on the back for the sake of cable management, as placing a USB port on the side instead would provide quick connectivity for things like wired controllers. The dock will also receive firmware updates from the Steam Deck while connected, meaning you'll be able to easily resolve any out of the box quirks and gain additional features down the line. We didn't experience any lag or connectivity issues at any point in our two-week testing period, which is a great sign.

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If you want to connect a Steam Deck to your TV, or go a step further and transform it into a desktop PC, check out some of our top dock picks below. We've tried out quite a few Steam Deck docks at this point, and the Baseus 6-in-1 docking station punches harder than other third-party options out there.The fact Valve's dock is tailor made for Steam Deck is both a blessing and a curse, as while it achieves first-party perfection, it won't accommodate other handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally. You can increase resolution on the Steam Deck while docked to a higher resolution monitor, but performance will most likely take a hit. Just the Nintendo Switch, the powerhouse will happily hook up to an external monitor, mouse, keyboard, and controller, not to mention you’ll be able to charge the portable while it takes a much-deserved seat. When he's not hyper-focusing on a new RPG or talking about tech, he likes to hit the gym to stay on top of his fitness game.