The Steam Deck's Fragile Lifeline: What's Behind the Support Saga? The four year lifespan of the original Steam Deck has been marked by declining battery capacity for many users.
A recent rumor suggested Valve would stop supplying replacement parts, sending shockwaves through the gaming community. However, behind the scenes efforts by Valve and iFixit have secured a temporary reprieve.
Despite this development, questions remain about the long term viability of Valve's support for its oldest handheld device.