Take a peek inside Steam Deck with Valve's latest promotional video Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Take a peek inside Steam Deck with Valve's latest promotional video "In one way, this is a how-to video, but in another way, it's a why you really shouldn't do this video". News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 6 Oct 2021 65 comments We're just a few months away from the first batch of Steam Decks shipping, and, in the run-up to release, Valve has ripped open its handheld gaming PC to give those curious sorts in the audience a quick peek at its decidedly compact innards. "One of the most frequently asked questions we've received about Steam Deck," Valve's explains over on Steam, "is about the components inside it, and whether they're replaceable or upgradable. The answer is a bit more complicated than just a yes or no, so we've made a video to explain all the details." Despite Valve's willingness to expose the inner workings of Steam Deck and provide some much-requested information about its components, the company stresses it doesn't recommend disassembling the handheld or replacing parts yourself. "In one way, this is a how-to video", it says, "but in another way, it's a why you really shouldn't do this video". Watch on YouTube Take a look inside Steam Deck. "The Steam Deck is a very tightly designed system," it continues, "and the parts are chosen carefully for this product with its specific construction so they aren't really designed to be user-swappable. Opening up and replacing parts might mess things up...like profoundly". Those unconcerned with potentially damaging their Steam Deck, setting themselves on fire, or voiding their warranty can, of course, tinker with their system to their heart's content on its eventual arrival, but for everyone else, Valve's video might provide all the nosying they need. There's a look at detaching the unit's backplate, replacing the bespoke thumbstick, and the steps required to remove the Steam Deck's SSD - all alongside repeated warnings that you probably shouldn't do any of this yourself - before Valve's first public look at what's inside the device reaches its conclusion. "Let us know whether this is useful information for you as a Steam Deck reservation-holder," it concludes, "and what else you'd like to see in future updates." For some early reservers, Steam Deck - which starts at £349/$399 USD for 64GB storage - will begin shipping relatively soon in early December, but others will have a much longer wait until either Q2 or Q3 2022. Despite the potentially lengthy roll-out, it's still an incredibly promising gaming machine, as Digital Foundry argued back in July. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store