Deck Accessories reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 170 Reddit reviews across 4 subreddits and 38 posts to rank the best Deck Accessories brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/SteamDeck, r/PHGamers, r/CozyGamers, r/Steam. Top-rated brands include JSAUX (4.7/5), Dbrand (4.7/5), Skull & Co (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews170
Subreddits4
Posts38
Brands51
Products85
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#1
JSAUX
4.7
(51)
"JSAUX Dock and JSAUX Modcase. Also some stick grips help a lot IMO."
"The jsaux screen protector is really good, fits so well you can't even tell its there."
"Jsaux screen protector from amazon is good."
"The JSAUX dock is fantastic and a must imho."
"Also assuming you haven't already bought a dock, the JSAUX Dock. It has more USB slots then the official such and even has an ethernet port."
"Ditto on the Jsaux case. The steam deck probably wouldn't leave my house if I didn't have it on and I feel comfortable bringing it around in my backpack."
"I love my Jsaux dock and Mod Case."
"I’ve had a good experience with my JSAUX case."
"If you need a hard case as well, I would recommend the one from JSAUX, the one that has the battery pack strap and the battery pack itself."
"Jsaux makes wonderful screen protectors, and that company tend to be what people use for accessories."
#2
Dbrand
4.7
(11)
"I highly recommend the Killswitch Case from DBrand with the travel cover and glass screen protector."
"I really like my Dbrand killswitch hardshell case."
"Has been very convenient and has given me a ton of peace of mind"
"The Dbrand thumb grips are my favorite so far."
"I got the Dbrand carbon fiber skin and it’s actually really nice."
"Dbrand Killswitch, or a similar hardcase + travel cover combo."
"My dbrand kill switch case came in today and it actually feels really nice."
"Dbrand killswitch. Know its expensive, but worth every penny for me."
"I really like dbrands project killswitch case."
"Definitely the matte screen protector."
#3
Skull & Co
4.7
(10)
"It's nice and fits in the stock carrying case."
"Skull and Co case."
"I really like my Skull N Co grip case but I love my Ugreen Powerbank."
"Skull & co grip case is the goat."
"The Skull & Co case and its joystick protector."
"It feels like they were made for each other. More compact to travel with than the official case."
"One popular option is a grip case, such as the Satisfye Pro Gaming Grip or the Skull & Co GripCase."
"Also just got the skull & co grip case, thumb grips, and extra adhesive buttons for the back and they’re all making the handheld experience that much better and more comfortable."
"Made it feel tolerable to me finally"
"Back buttons enhancement set. From Skull n co."
#4
Killswitch
4.8
(9)
"I can put my 100w wall adapter, 94Wh portable charger, cord, and even more, all while the steam deck is super protected."
"Makes the deck easier to hold imo, and the travel cover has replaced a separate case for me."
"Killswitch case and xreal glasses have been killing it for me."
"A screen protector, the Killswitch case, and a battery pack. When I travel its always safely stored."
"The killswitch case is without a doubt the best purchase I made for my SD."
"Killswitch Case: https://dbrand.com/shop/grip/steam-deck-cases"
"I have to say that the Killswitch, for me, is worth the extra money."
"It just didn't add enough grip or protection for me."
"Killswitch case (use the stand a lot) and skull & co joystick grips."
#5
Jsaux
4.7
(9)
"The JSAUX Carrying Case is a must. Good protection and very spacious storage area."
"Highly recommend the Jsaux kickstand case, its very nice to play the steamdeck resting on a pillow."
"Are suuuuuper comfy. Never take them off so I guess 100% of the time they are used."
"I love my jsaux backplate with metal insert for heat decipation."
"I just recently purchased the larger Jsaux carrying case."
"It's an amazing piece of kit. Absolutely essential for my travels."
"Jsaux fan."
"USB to HDMI adapter that has PD in, great for a mini dock."
"Dock (w/SSD):"
#6
Spigen
4.1
(8)
"Spigen case with a kickstand."
"Here are my essentials: case with a kickstand - I got the thin Spiegen case."
"Only thing I ended up needing was Spigen's Rugged Armour case to add a few extra grams of weight."
"I got the spigeon case because it was small and would fit in the case that the steam deck comes from."
"I have the Spigen case. Adds nice bit of grip and makes it more comfy."
"Spigen shockarmor. Antiglare screenprotector (baught the "poor" 64gb Version)"
"Give the Spigen carry case a spin."
"If I could do it again I would get a different case. Probably the Spigen one."
#7
Valve
4.1
(7)
"A dock. Any dock really. Steamdeck even works with the flat cheap ones too. No reason to get one with a stand and fan. Travel friendly."
"The Xbox controller and the official Dock are the only two that I believe are essential."
"Dock (Official is best)."
"I like mouse and keyboard with official dock, sd card, and ps5 controller"
"I found the dock and a controller useful to connect it to my monitor to play in desktop mode"
"Official dock: https://www.steamdeck.com/en/dock"
"Valve’s official dock is such a buggy and broken mess, I almost gave away my steam deck because I thought it was my deck fucking up, nope it was valves official dock that kept crashing my deck. Got a $40 dock online and everything has worked perfectly since."
#8
Anker
4.3
(6)
"My biggest suggestion for accessories is an external battery. Specifically an Anker 737."
"Killswitch case, 10ft Anker USB C cable."
"I went all anker for power. The 737 powebank for on the go."
"I also got a decent sized powerbank, an Anker one."
"I use the OEM charger docked and got a nice little Anker brick to use the cables with."
"Can charge faster then the deck drains while playing power hungry games"
#9
Tomtoc
4.7
(3)
"The thin tomtok case is great and fits my OLED 1TB with he skull and co grip, also def worth getting."
"Fits my Deck with gaps for the sticks. Fits my huge power bank, my folding Sony headphones, the charger. It's amazing."
"I got a thinner case from tomtoc, and a screen protector. But you wont need much else"
#10
SD Card
4.0
(3)
"A high capacity SD card is good too!"
"If you're going to buy an SD card, try one the following stores."
"Choice of sd card matters. Check reviews kung ano pinakaokay."
#11
Power Bank
3.7
(3)
"Power bank. Will get 1.5 to 1.8 full charges from it."
"A Powerbank will be essential depending on what you play."
"What kind of power bank can keep up with the steam deck?"
#12
Screen Protector
5.0
(2)
"First thing I got was a screen protector and case, definitely recommended if you mainly play handheld."
"Please get a good screen protector and a good grip case for more comfort and security."
#13
Satisfye
5.0
(2)
"I love and use the Satisfye grip and hard travel case."
"One popular option is a grip case, such as the Satisfye Pro Gaming Grip or the Skull & Co GripCase."
#14
Baseus
5.0
(2)
"I would choose my Baseus dock and SD card, these are the things that I use the most."
"Baseus 65 watt battery bank for trips."
#15
UGREEN
4.5
(2)
"Instead of the dock, I got the UGREEN Revodok 7-in-1 USB C Hub. Mainly because it’s also compatible with my Nintendo Switch and laptop."
"UGREEN Powerbank 145W."
#16
Xreal
4.5
(2)
"My Xreal Air 2 pro glasses, they are amazing and very comfy."
"Xreal Airs and the NexDock."
#17
NewQ
4.5
(2)
"I have the NewQ stand and it's been invaluable."
"The only dock I'd consider using the Deck's normal controls with is the NEWQ one."
#18
dbrand
4.5
(2)
"The dbrand stick grips are fantastic."
"I just have my SD in a Dbrand case with the front cover and I throw that in my backpack."
#19
Playvital
4.0
(2)
"Back button grips, I use the ones from Playvital. Pretty essential IMO if you care about the back buttons."
"Back button grips, I use the ones from Playvital. Pretty essential IMO if you care about the back buttons."
#20
Syntech
4.0
(2)
"Check syntech's docking station for sd."
"I like Syntech's docking station for SD and the silicone case cover."
#21
Deckmate
3.5
(2)
"Deckmate. Come for the kickstand and battery attachment, stay for the microSD spaces."
"Deckmate is probably the best one, althought I can't find a use for it"
#22
8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller
5.0
(1)
"Check out 8bitdo controllers. I have an SN30Pro that I use all the time."
#23
8bitdo
5.0
(1)
"I love my 8bitdo Ultimate controller for playing while my SD is docked."
#24
VELOGK
5.0
(1)
"I can't live without my car charger."
#25
Shargeek
5.0
(1)
"I use the Shargeek Storm 2 and some Angled Anker USB C cables."
#26
Xelo Tech
5.0
(1)
"Xelo Tech screen protector. Has a mounting frame."
#27
Project Killswitch
5.0
(1)
"The project killswitch case has been a life saver."
#28
Protoarc
5.0
(1)
"The Protoarc foldable Bluetooth keyboard & mouse."
#29
KontrolFreeks
5.0
(1)
"KontrolFreeks."
#30
Case
5.0
(1)
"Case & screen protector are mandatory."
#31
SSD
5.0
(1)
"Get a 1TB SSD for your Steam games, then get a 512GB A2 micro sd for your emulation needs."
#32
Mumba
5.0
(1)
"Mumba has a nice hard case with a kickstand on the back, it’s super nice and very affordable."
#33
DualSense
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend a Dualsense (playstation controller). Has almost every button the Deck has."
#34
Back Button Enhancement Set
5.0
(1)
"Back button enhancement set is a must have."
#35
Apple
4.0
(1)
"I'm sure there are cheaper ones around https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MW5M3ZA/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter"
#36
Dobe
4.0
(1)
"Personally I have the Dobe Steam Deck Dock just in case I need to use it docked"
#37
Stand
4.0
(1)
"Best option is a stand or dock and external controller/keyboard"
#38
Trebleet
4.0
(1)
"Something called a Trebleet thin foldable 65w charger."
#40
SFBags
4.0
(1)
"Is so convenient."
#41
Gullikit
4.0
(1)
"Technically the Gullikit joystick replacements."
#42
TomToc
4.0
(1)
"Now I can confidently put my Deck on whatever bag."
#43
Amazon Basics
4.0
(1)
"Had to purchase a larger watt charger to charge it fast or keep it charged while I’m playing."
#44
Kill Switch
4.0
(1)
"I like the bigger feel and more grip"
#45
SanDisk Extreme 256GB
4.0
(1)
"Naka bili ako sa gamextreme 256 na sandisk extreme (not extreme pro) around 1.6k+"
#46
Bavin 7-in-1 HDMI/USB Charger
4.0
(1)
"Gumagana naman."
#47
1TB NVMe
4.0
(1)
"I'd go with a 1tb nvme instead of a 1tb micro sd."
#48
USB-C Battery Bank
4.0
(1)
"A high output usbc battery bank and some wireless earbuds."
#49
Freeol
4.0
(1)
"Freeol silicone case."
#50
PlayVital
4.0
(1)
"Playvital back button enhancement set."
#51
Overkill
4.0
(1)
"I'd probably get this."
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