Valve, a video game developer, has unveiled a new version of the Steam Deck Beta that enables users to bypass the device's introductory cinematic, check the hardware components, and so much more. The announcement was posted Friday, Oct. 21. 

The upgrade, detailed in a Steam blog post, is now accessible to users who have opted into Steam Deck's Beta and Preview channels. This feature can also be enabled in the Steam settings by selecting System and then the Steam Update Channel option.

Calling it, Beta indicates that the features are still under testing and will presumably be made generally available in the near future.

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Valve Latest Update Offers New Features, Improvements in User Experience, and Bug Patches

Participants may now save precious seconds during startup by hitting the B button to skip the introductory video on the screen. This takes them directly to the Steam Deck's main menu. 

Additional features of the update include auto-correct for Store and Library search results, compatibility with the Games to Play Together feature, the ability to add personalized menu icons, and access to the Steam Deck's individual components through the main menu.

A number of improvements were also made to the user experience, such as better response to changes in the local network connection and the removal of the "Connecting to Steam..." latency while launching an offline game.

Other enhancements include support for the HORI Fighting Commander OCTA (Xbox Series X and PS versions) and Qanba Drone Arcade Stick. Plus, better compatibility with third-party PlayStation 3, 4, and 5 controllers.

In addition, some bugs have been fixed, such as low music playback even when the volume slider is all the way up and a crash that occurred when the performance graph was activated for specific languages.

Also, Steam Deck Now Lets Users See the Device's Components

The Beta version now gives players the opportunity to inspect the components that are present in their Steam Deck. To do so, they must go to the Settings menu and choose System before clicking the Model/Serial Numbers button.

This new component lookup view shows the model and manufacturer of important Steam Deck components, so owners do not have to crack the gadget open.

In another blog by Steam, they said they are providing this information to give transparency on the device's components and sources, as consumers want it. This is also important for those who wish to repair or replace parts of its hardware.

This component list is a snapshot of the parts that went into assembling a particular Steam Deck. The company confirmed that this list would not represent any changes made to the gadget, such as upgrades, replacements, or repairs after it was delivered to the consumer.

This News Is Probably Manifesting Excellent Steam Deck Sales

When it first came out in February, sales of the Steam Deck were sluggish but steady. Nevertheless, once Valve committed to increasing the device's manufacturing, the sales went up, and buyers no longer needed to join a waiting list to avail of one.

A Steam Deck may be purchased through Steam's official online store. The lowest-priced models cost about $420.

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Written by Trisha Kae Andrada