What accessories work with Steam Deck OLED?

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Good news: the Steam Deck OLED plays nice with a ton of accessories. Here's what actually works and what I'd recommend.

Docks (For TV/Monitor Play)

Valve's official dock ($89): Works perfectly. Has Ethernet, HDMI, USB ports, and keeps your Deck charged while playing. It's pricey but reliable.

Third-party docks ($30–70): JSAUX and similar brands make great alternatives that cost less. Just make sure it has 45W+ power delivery and HDMI output. Most USB-C laptop docks work too.

My take: Unless you want guaranteed compatibility, a $40–50 third-party dock does the job.

Controllers

PlayStation DualSense: My personal favorite. Connects via Bluetooth, works great, and the haptics function in games that support them. PS4 controllers work too.

Xbox controllers: Series X controllers connect via Bluetooth or USB. Work excellently.

8BitDo controllers: Great budget option. Their Pro 2 is popular with Deck owners.

Basically any Bluetooth or USB controller works. Steam Input handles mapping automatically.

Storage

MicroSD cards: Get a good one—SanDisk Extreme or Samsung EVO Select in 512GB–1TB sizes. Cheap cards can be unreliable and slow.

USB-C SSDs: Work fine for extra storage when docked. Can even boot games from external drives.

Headphones and Audio

Any Bluetooth headphones work. Just pair them like you would with a phone.

Wired options: The 3.5mm jack works. USB-C headsets work. USB audio adapters work.

Nothing special required here—standard audio stuff just works.

Power Banks

Look for 45W+ USB-C Power Delivery. The Deck charges pretty fast, so less than 45W still works but charges slower.

20,000mAh or more is ideal for extended gaming away from outlets. Good power banks can basically double your battery life.

Cases and Protection

The case that comes with the OLED model is actually pretty good. If you want something different, cases designed for the original LCD Steam Deck fit the OLED too—they're the same size.

Screen protectors are available, but the OLED's glass is already quite durable. Personal preference whether you need one.

Keyboard and Mouse

For Desktop mode, any Bluetooth keyboard and mouse work. USB peripherals work when docked. Helpful if you want to use the Deck as a mini computer sometimes.

Bottom Line

The Steam Deck OLED uses standard USB-C, so most modern accessories "just work." The main things worth buying: a good microSD card, maybe a dock for TV play, and a power bank for travel.