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    Skull & Co. GripCase SD for Steam Deck / OLED

    4.5/5

    Textured grip case with a stand for Steam Deck-class handhelds

    Earns its spot

    • Contoured textured grips improve hold and reduce hand fatigue (consensus)
    • Adds protection and a stand without a full hard case

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    • Adds size and can complicate docking or slim-case fit
    • Steam Deck-class fit — confirm for other devices
    Street
    $20.99
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    tomtoc Sling Travel Bag for Steam Deck / Handhelds

    4.6/5

    Crossbody sling that carries a handheld plus charger and accessories

    Earns its spot

    • Carries a handheld plus charger, cables, and accessories in one crossbody bag
    • Roomier than a slim case for a full travel kit

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    • A bag, not impact protection — pair with a case for the device itself
    • Bulkier to stow than a slim sleeve when you only carry the device
    Street
    $39.99
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    Anker 20,000mAh USB-C Power Bank (built-in cable)

    4.5/5

    High-capacity USB-C PD power bank for on-the-go handheld play

    Earns its spot

    • 20,000mAh extends handheld play well beyond a single charge
    • Built-in USB-C cable means one less thing to pack

    Know first

    • Heavy in the hands if you play while it is tethered
    • Confirm the model's PD wattage matches your handheld's full-speed charge draw
    Street
    $103.30
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    Anker USB-C to HDMI Cable (6ft, 4K@60Hz)

    4.6/5

    Plug-and-play USB-C to HDMI for handheld TV output

    Earns its spot

    • Single cable to a TV/monitor at 4K@60Hz — no dock required
    • 6ft length is practical for couch play

    Know first

    • Video only — no passthrough charging or extra ports (no dock functions)
    • Requires the handheld to support DisplayPort-Alt-Mode over USB-C
    Street
    $18.99
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    Anker 735 Charger (GaNPrime 65W, 3-Port)

    4.7/5

    65W 3-port GaN charger sized for handheld charging

    Earns its spot

    • 65W across three ports — enough to charge most handhelds at full speed
    • Compact GaN body with foldable plug for travel

    Know first

    • Total wattage is shared when multiple ports are in use
    • Overkill for devices that only draw 30W or less
    Street
    $45.99
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    tomtoc Slim Carrying Case for Steam Deck / OLED

    4.7/5

    Hard-shell EVA case sized for Steam Deck-class handhelds

    Earns its spot

    • Hard-shell EVA with a molded fit for Steam Deck-class devices
    • Slim profile with a soft interior and a small accessory pocket

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    • Sized to Steam Deck-class handhelds — confirm fit for larger Windows devices
    • Slim design leaves limited room for bulky grips or docks
    Street
    $30.99
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  18. 18

    Samsung PRO Plus 256GB microSDXC (180MB/s, A2 / V30)

    4.7/5

    Faster A2/V30 microSD rated to 180MB/s read

    Earns its spot

    • Rated up to 180MB/s read with A2 app performance — a real-world speed edge over entry cards
    • V30/U3 class; includes an SD adapter

    Know first

    • Rated read speed is a ceiling, not a guarantee on a UHS-I handheld slot
    • Costs more than an entry V30 card for gains you may not see on every device
    Street
    $104.99
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    SanDisk 256GB Extreme microSDXC (A2 / V30 / U3)

    4.7/5

    A2/V30 microSD for handheld game storage

    Earns its spot

    • A2 app-performance and V30/U3 speed class — the ratings that matter for handheld load times
    • 256GB is a practical library size at a low price point

    Know first

    • UHS-I ceiling; not a UHS-II card (fine for handhelds, but not maximum throughput)
    • microSD is slower than internal NVMe — stage frequently played titles on device where possible
    Street
    $62.47
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    dbrand — Killswitch Case for Steam Deck (OLED / LCD)

    4.5/5

    Grippy Steam Deck case with an integrated kickstand

    Earns its spot

    • Integrated adjustable kickstand and precise port/vent cutouts on a grippy textured shell (manufacturer spec)
    • Fits both Steam Deck OLED and LCD; higher tiers add a magnetic travel cover and dbrand's Prism screen protector
    • Strong owner consensus on fit and protection (BGR: reviewers 'can't imagine using anything else') — labeled as consensus, not our own testing

    Know first

    • The screen protector only comes in the pricier Ultra bundle
    • Ships from Canada — delivery and any RMA run cross-border, so factor timing
    • Adds grip bulk and weight versus a bare device or a slim sleeve
    • Steam Deck-specific — not a universal handheld case
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    Anbernic — RG557 (5.5" AMOLED Android Handheld)

    4.4/5

    Dimensity 8300 Android retro handheld with a 5.48-inch 1080p AMOLED

    Earns its spot

    • MediaTek Dimensity 8300 (4nm) with Mali-G615 — a high emulation tier for an Android retro handheld (chipset per Liliputing and manufacturer spec)
    • 5.48-inch 1080p AMOLED with OCA full lamination — a genuine step above LCD retro devices on contrast and clarity
    • 5500mAh battery rated up to ~8 hours by the maker (real runtime is a band that varies with the system emulated and brightness)
    • 8GB/128GB base or 12GB/256GB, WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, Android 14

    Know first

    • Android handheld, not native hardware — emulation requires games you legally own (we never link ROMs or BIOS files)
    • Import brand: warranty and RMA run through overseas support — a real trade-off versus a domestic seller, and we say so
    • 27W charging and no desktop-class output; the heaviest systems are a consensus ceiling, not a guarantee — individual titles vary
    • Premium-priced for a retro Android handheld; the 12GB/256GB configuration costs more than the 8GB/128GB base
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    JSAUX — 6-in-1 Docking Station (HB0603)

    4.4/5

    6-in-1 handheld dock: HDMI 4K@60Hz, Gigabit Ethernet, 3x USB-A 3.0, 100W PD passthrough

    Earns its spot

    • 6-in-1 layout: HDMI 4K@60Hz, Gigabit Ethernet, 3x USB-A 3.0, and USB-C 100W PD passthrough (manufacturer spec)
    • Broadly compatible with Steam Deck, ROG Ally / Ally X, Legion Go and other USB-C handhelds
    • Undercuts the first-party dock on price while matching its core port set

    Know first

    • HDMI on the classic HB0603 revision caps at 4K@60Hz — confirm whether you need the newer 4K@120Hz revision before buying
    • Requires your own USB-C power brick for full 100W PD passthrough (dock does not include one)
    • Dock output and wake behavior vary by handheld and firmware — not every device docks identically (consensus)
    • A wired desk accessory, not a travel-first solution
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    AYANEO — AYANEO 3 (Modular Windows Handheld)

    4.4/5

    7-inch Windows handheld with swappable controller modules and a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 option

    Earns its spot

    • AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Strix Point) top configuration, Ryzen 7 8840U at the base — full Windows-handheld performance class (manufacturer spec)
    • 7-inch 1080p display with an OLED option rated 144Hz and 800 nits by AYANEO — a high-refresh, bright panel
    • First modular controller design in a handheld: swappable joystick / touchpad / fighting-game modules, brand-cited 56 layout combinations
    • Configurable to 64GB RAM / 4TB SSD for a headroom-heavy build

    Know first

    • Halo pricing, and HX 370 configurations cost far more than the base model — XDA's review praised the hardware but balked at the cost
    • Windows-handheld battery life is a band that swings hard with TDP — high-TDP AAA play drains fast on a 7-inch device (no battery claim without TDP context)
    • Import brand with a crowdfunded (Indiegogo) launch: fulfillment timing and overseas RMA/warranty are real trade-offs — factor support in
    • Windows overhead (updates, driver and TDP fiddling) versus a console-like handheld experience
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