I’m mostly playing BG3 those days and the battery lasts max 1,5-2 hours until I have to plug it again. So if I have a long playing session (like today, slow Sunday) I will have to charge it pretty frequently. Is it bad for the battery? I wish it lasted longer, but oh well (don’t see myself upgrading to oled at this time).

  • rchrdcrgBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    A lot of devices like smartphones will run off the battery even when plugged in, degrading the lifespan and risking pillowing the battery, but as I understand it the Steam Deck is designed to run off the power supply once the battery is charged, so it’s not endlessly charging/depleting the battery like a smartphone does.

  • deathblade200BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    if you are draining and charging all the time yes it will eat through the limited battery cycles. if you just leave it charging constantly no its actually the best way to keep the battery healthy.

  • KarateMan749BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The steam deck meant for plug in for a long time. Your fine.