With Steam Deck’s Dock Delayed, Give This Unofficial One a Shot 

Given how Valve never got to taste victory in its battle to capture the hardware sphere in the past, many were skeptical regarding how good the Steam Deck would turn out to be. However, the company made every doubter eat their words as the portable console turned out to be nothing short of generational.  

Fans, who went by Valve’s track record and weren’t cajoled by everything the mobile powerhouse had to offer, are now brimming with regret. The Steam Deck is selling in droves, with a massive queue of enthusiasts waiting to get a taste of it already lined up. 

While Valve has indeed rolled out a device that’s worth its weight in gold, the only area where it fell short is concerned with the availability of Deck’s official dock. Given how essential this accessory is to gaming hardware, fans were longing to get their hands on it. 

To their relief, the dock was scheduled for a “Spring 2022” release, but as luck would have it, the company had to delay its release due to the ongoing part shortage and COVID-related manufacturing issues. 

Now, with no official kit in sight, a third-party company has come to enthusiasts’ rescue by selling an unofficial dock for the device. 

The unofficial dock by JSAUX is priced at $39.99 and features ports for USB-A 2.0, USB-C, HDMI, and RJ45 Ethernet cable. Besides being designed for the Steam Deck, the accessory piece also goes with Android phones and iPads housing USB-C ports. 

With an official dock for the handheld yet to receive a release date, this kit can be relied upon for the time being. It’s a solid alternative that’s compatible with other widely-used devices and has been tested with a slew of screens and resolutions. 

In other related news, Valve is now ramping up its production to ship more than double units of Steam Deck, and chances are you’ll get to hold the console soon if you have one on pre-order.  

Finally, when you do obtain this gadget and are on the lookout for an unofficial kit that enriches your experience, do remember not to turn a blind eye to this sturdy accessory by JSAUX. 

About Valve Software

Valve Corporation, also known as Valve Software, is an American video game developer, publisher, and digital distribution company based in Bellevue, Washington. Valve is best known for the software distribution platform Steam, along with gaming franchises such as Half-Life, Counter-Strike, Portal, Day of Defeat, Team Fortress, Left 4 Dead, and Dota.