Best Steam Deck Accessories in 2026

Plug the Deck into its fold-out stand and you get HDMI output up to 4K at 60Hz, Gigabit Ethernet for faster downloads, fast 10Gbps USB-A and USB-C ports for drives, two more USB ports for a keyboard and mouse and SD and microSD readers. Its 100W pass-through keeps the Deck charging at full speed, and the adjustable back panel props the handheld up without covering its exhaust vent.

You want to play your Steam Deck on a TV or monitor with a keyboard, mouse and wired internet. The fold-out stand props the handheld up without covering its exhaust vent, Gigabit Ethernet speeds up downloads, and the fast ports and card readers handle drives and storage while 100W pass-through keeps the Deck charging.

Its HDMI 2.1 port outputs up to 4K at 120Hz, so it can make the most of a high-refresh TV or monitor, and it adds Gigabit Ethernet, three USB-A 3.0 ports and 100W pass-through charging. At 170g, it's small enough to pack in a bag for hotel TVs. It also works with the ROG Ally, Legion Go and MSI Claw.

You want a small dock that connects your Steam Deck to a 120Hz TV or monitor, and you pack it for hotel TVs and trips. HDMI 2.1 outputs up to 4K at 120Hz, Gigabit Ethernet and three USB-A ports handle wired internet and accessories, and at 170g it slips into any bag.

The textured shell stays on while you play, and a hard front cover snaps over the screen and sticks so you can toss the Deck into a backpack. A detachable metal kickstand is far sturdier than built-in stands, and the included strap can hold a power bank, a USB-C hub or a cooling fan on the back. It's slim enough to fit in a small bag.

You carry your Steam Deck every day and want protection plus a stand in one slim package. The textured shell stays on while you play, the hard front cover snaps on for the backpack, and the detachable metal kickstand and strap hold a power bank, hub or cooling fan on the back.

Textured grips make the Deck's smooth plastic far less slippery, and the soft shell adds protection without much weight or bulk. Its flat base stands the handheld upright on a table, and a cutout around the USB-C port lets it slide into Valve's dock and most third-party docks with the case on.

You mainly want the Steam Deck to feel better in your hands without a bulky case. The textured grips make the smooth plastic far less slippery, the flat base stands the handheld upright on a table, and the USB-C cutout lets it slide into Valve's dock and most third-party docks with the case on.

It keeps a hard, protective shell but takes up far less room in a bag. Raised sections give the thumbsticks clearance so they aren't pressed in transit, a padded buffer protects the shoulder buttons and YKK zippers hold up to daily use. It's snug but still fits a Deck wearing a slim case.

You travel or commute with your Steam Deck and want a hard case that takes up far less room in your bag. Raised sections keep the thumbsticks from being pressed in transit, a padded buffer protects the shoulder buttons, and it still fits a Deck wearing a slim case.

The guide frame lines the glass up over the screen, so even first-timers get a clean, bubble-free fit. It's clear enough that you'll forget it's there, an oleophobic coating helps with smudges and you get two protectors in the box in case one gets scratched.

You want to protect your Steam Deck screen and have never installed a protector before. The guide frame lines the glass up for a clean, bubble-free fit, the oleophobic coating helps with smudges, and the second protector in the pack covers you if the first gets scratched.

It's the simplest upgrade there is: slide it in, let the Deck format it and you have hundreds of gigabytes more for your library. SanDisk's Extreme cards are known for reliability and are built to survive heat, water and drops. The Deck won't hit the card's top rated speed, but games still load comfortably from it.

You're running out of space on a 64GB or 256GB Steam Deck and want more room for your library without opening anything. Slide the card in, let the Deck format it and you have hundreds of gigabytes more, with games that still load comfortably.

The Steam Deck uses a small M.2 2230 drive, and SanDisk's Optimus GX 7100M is built in exactly that size for handhelds. It's a PCIe 4.0 drive with a power-efficient design, so it loads games faster than a microSD card without draining the battery. Installing it means opening the back of the Deck and reinstalling SteamOS, so pair it with the iFixit toolkit below.

You're comfortable with a screwdriver and want more fast internal storage in your Steam Deck than a microSD card offers. The M.2 2230 size fits exactly, the power-efficient PCIe 4.0 design loads games faster without draining the battery, and you reinstall SteamOS after opening the back.

Its built-in USB-C cable pulls out when you need it and retracts when you don't, it delivers the Deck's full 45W and it recharges in under two hours. For nine more options, including magnetic and budget picks, see our guide to the best Steam Deck power bank.

You play your Steam Deck on flights, commutes or long trips and want a few hours of battery to become a full day. The built-in USB-C cable pulls out when you need it and retracts when you don't, it delivers the Deck's full 45W, and it refills itself in under two hours.

The Anker 735 delivers up to 65W to a single device, more than the Deck's 45W limit, and it can charge a phone and earbuds at the same time from its other two ports. It's roughly the size of an AirPods Pro case with folding prongs, so it disappears into a bag.

You travel with your Steam Deck and would rather bring one charger for the Deck, phone and earbuds than a single-port brick. It delivers up to 65W to one device, more than the Deck's 45W limit, and it's roughly the size of an AirPods Pro case with folding prongs.

Most PC games show Xbox button prompts, so you never have to translate A and B in your head, and it pairs with the Deck over Bluetooth or plugs in with USB-C. It's comfortable for long sessions and has a headset jack. For more options, including gyro and trackpad controllers, see our guide to the best controller for a docked Steam Deck.

You play your Steam Deck docked on a TV and want a controller that matches the Xbox button prompts in most PC games. It pairs over Bluetooth in seconds or plugs in with USB-C, feels comfortable for long sessions and has a headset jack.

Its 2.4GHz dongle plugs into the Deck's USB-C port for low-latency wireless audio, and a SmartSwitch button flips to Bluetooth for your phone. At 250g it's light enough for long sessions, the mic detaches when you're just listening and the battery lasts up to 50 hours.

You want wireless audio on your Steam Deck and a headset that also works with your phone. The 2.4GHz dongle plugs into the Deck's USB-C port for low-latency sound, a SmartSwitch button flips to Bluetooth, and at 250g it stays light through long sessions.

A physical keyboard makes SteamOS's desktop mode, chatting and keyboard-heavy games far easier. The G515's low-profile mechanical switches feel great, it pairs over Bluetooth so it works with the Deck directly and its Lightspeed receiver plugs into a dock for lower latency. It's slim enough to pack with the Deck.

You use Steam Deck desktop mode, chat often or play strategy and other keyboard-driven games. It pairs over Bluetooth so it works with the Deck directly, the Lightspeed receiver plugs into a dock for lower latency, and its slim profile packs with the Deck.

It's light, accurate and affordable, and a single AA battery runs it for months. Plug its receiver into a dock and it's ready for desktop mode, strategy games and shooters, and the receiver stores inside the mouse when you travel.

You dock your Steam Deck and use desktop mode or play mouse-driven games like strategy titles and shooters. Plug its receiver into the dock and it's ready, a single AA battery runs it for months, and the receiver stores inside the mouse when you travel.

The Deck's plastic sticks can feel slippery, and these caps add grip and a little extra height for finer control. The pack includes three designs, from a thin skin to taller FPS caps, so you can mix and match, and they protect the original sticks from wear.

You find the Steam Deck's smooth plastic sticks slippery and want more control. The pack includes a thin skin, CQC Elite and taller FPS Master caps, so you can mix and match shapes to your thumbs while protecting the original sticks from wear.

The Deck's four back buttons sit almost flush with the shell, which makes them easy to miss. These raised, textured pads stick on top so your fingers find them instantly, and two thicknesses let you choose how much they stick out. They also protect the buttons from scratches.

You map actions to the Steam Deck's four back buttons and keep missing them because they sit nearly flush with the shell. These raised, textured pads stick on top so your fingers find them instantly, and two thicknesses let you choose how much they stand out.

It clips onto the back of the Deck and blows air toward its vents, and JSAUX rates it to drop temperatures by 8 to 15°C after a few minutes. A knob adjusts the speed, the battery lasts three to five hours and a built-in stand doubles it as a tabletop stand. At high speeds it's noticeably loud.

You play demanding games for hours or live somewhere hot, and want your Steam Deck to run cooler. The fan clips onto the back and blows air toward the vents, the knob sets the speed to suit the room, and the built-in stand props the Deck up for tabletop play.

If you ever upgrade the SSD or replace a stick, you'll need a small precision driver and plastic pry tools that won't damage the shell, and this kit has both. The bits are made from hard S2 steel, the driver is magnetic and the case doubles as a tray for tiny screws.

You're planning an SSD upgrade or want to replace a stick on your Steam Deck yourself. The precision bits, magnetic driver and plastic pry tools open the shell without damaging it, and the case doubles as a tray for tiny screws.