Steam Deck battery life torments my soul, but this $50 Black Friday gadget is the cure

HardwareHandheldsSteam Deck battery life torments my soul, but this $50 Black Friday gadget is the cureWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HardwareHandheldsSteam Deck battery life torments my soul, but this $50 Black Friday gadget is the cureWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future / Phil Hayton) The Steam Deck is my favorite handheld PC, but I’d be lying if I enjoyed its short battery life. Like it or not, a single charge just isn’t going to stretch that far when playing relatively new PC games, so I pretty much don’t leave the house without a power bank. If you’re in a similar situation, the exact gadget I use is now under $50 for Black Friday, and it’s well worth pairing with the portable powerhouse. I’ve tested quite a few power banks with both versions of the Steam Deck, and I always end up falling back to the Baseus Blade. The 100W brick can be pricey outside of the sales, but it’s currently downto $47.99thanks to a discount and coupon combo. There’s both an additional 20% and 17% check box on the page that knocks it down further from $59.99, so make sure to click them all for the full discount. More often than not, I see the Baseus Blade 100W power bank pop up for around $99, with that vanilla drop to $59.99 making an appearance every few months. This year’s sale is really adding extra space to make this a Black Friday Steam Deck deal worth talking about, and for under $50, it’s going to completely change your experience with Valve’s portable PC. Baseus Blade 20,00mAh Power Bank |$129.99$47.99 at AmazonSave $82 -You’ll usually see this beefy power bank down to around $60, but you can now grab it for a chunk less this Black Friday using on page coupons. For under $50, you’re getting a gadget that will give you a few hours of extra Steam Deck playtime, so it’s well worth the investment.Buy it if:✅You want a speedy portable charger✅You travel with your Steam Deck✅You like to carry multiple devicesDon’t buy it if:❌You need something lighter❌You aren’t fussed about charging speedPrice check:Baseus $59.99|Aliexpress $101.44View Deal Baseus Blade 20,00mAh Power Bank |$129.99$47.99 at AmazonSave $82 -You’ll usually see this beefy power bank down to around $60, but you can now grab it for a chunk less this Black Friday using on page coupons. For under $50, you’re getting a gadget that will give you a few hours of extra Steam Deck playtime, so it’s well worth the investment.Buy it if:✅You want a speedy portable charger✅You travel with your Steam Deck✅You like to carry multiple devicesDon’t buy it if:❌You need something lighter❌You aren’t fussed about charging speedPrice check:Baseus $59.99|Aliexpress $101.44View Deal Baseus Blade 20,00mAh Power Bank |$129.99$47.99 at AmazonSave $82 -You’ll usually see this beefy power bank down to around $60, but you can now grab it for a chunk less this Black Friday using on page coupons. For under $50, you’re getting a gadget that will give you a few hours of extra Steam Deck playtime, so it’s well worth the investment.Buy it if:✅You want a speedy portable charger✅You travel with your Steam Deck✅You like to carry multiple devicesDon’t buy it if:❌You need something lighter❌You aren’t fussed about charging speedPrice check:Baseus $59.99|Aliexpress $101.44View Deal Baseus Blade 20,00mAh Power Bank |$129.99$47.99 at AmazonSave $82 -You’ll usually see this beefy power bank down to around $60, but you can now grab it for a chunk less this Black Friday using on page coupons. For under $50, you’re getting a gadget that will give you a few hours of extra Steam Deck playtime, so it’s well worth the investment.Buy it if:✅You want a speedy portable charger✅You travel with your Steam Deck✅You like to carry multiple devicesDon’t buy it if:❌You need something lighter❌You aren’t fussed about charging speedPrice check:Baseus $59.99|Aliexpress $101.44 Baseus Blade 20,00mAh Power Bank |$129.99$47.99 at AmazonSave $82 -You’ll usually see this beefy power bank down to around $60, but you can now grab it for a chunk less this Black Friday using on page coupons. For under $50, you’re getting a gadget that will give you a few hours of extra Steam Deck playtime, so it’s well worth the investment.Buy it if:✅You want a speedy portable charger✅You travel with your Steam Deck✅You like to carry multiple devicesDon’t buy it if:❌You need something lighter❌You aren’t fussed about charging speedPrice check:Baseus $59.99|Aliexpress $101.44 Baseus Blade 20,00mAh Power Bank |$129.99$47.99 at AmazonSave $82 -You’ll usually see this beefy power bank down to around $60, but you can now grab it for a chunk less this Black Friday using on page coupons. For under $50, you’re getting a gadget that will give you a few hours of extra Steam Deck playtime, so it’s well worth the investment. Buy it if: ✅You want a speedy portable charger✅You travel with your Steam Deck✅You like to carry multiple devicesDon’t buy it if: ❌You need something lighter❌You aren’t fussed about charging speed Price check:Baseus $59.99|Aliexpress $101.44 View Deal View Deal View Deal Should you buy a Baseus Blade 100w power bank? (Image credit: Future / Phil Hayton) I promise I’m not trying to dunk on theSteam Deck OLEDor original LCD version, but power banks like the Baseus Blade really help the handheld. Battery life is an issue with most of the best gaming handhelds for PC games, and even premium options like theAsus ROG Ally Xcould do with a boost. The Baseus Blade is a fairly chonky power bank, but with good reason. This bad boy comes armed with a 20,000mAh battery pack inside, meaning it’ll keep devices like your Steam Deck powered for an extra three hours. Your milage will vary depending on the game you’re trying to play and the stressing stressing out your heroic handheld, but that’s how long I’ve managed to stretch my on the go sessions using the gadget. When it comes to charging, that capacity and wattage combo is extremely useful too for travel. I’ve often found myself plugging in more than just the Steam Deck to the power bank using its two USB-C and duo of USB-A ports, and it’ll happily fast charge things like your gaming phone and accessories. I even used the battery pack to power aVerbatim Portable Touchscreen Monitorand the Deck at the same time, but I can’t promise you’ll get much playtime in with that daft setup. (Image credit: Future / Phil Hayton) Unlike cheaper banks I’ve used in the past, the Baseus Blade also offers up plenty of info on its LED display. Being able to check on power draw stats like voltage and amps on the fly is really handy for troubleshooting, as it’ll instantly give you a heads up if there’s something up with your cables or devices. It’s also just nice to get an overview of how much juice your travel setup is guzzling, in turn helping to plan ahead in terms of recharging. We’ll ultimately probably have to wait until the Steam Deck 2 arrives for handheld PCs to match the Nintendo Switch and lighter devices on battery life. But, until then, I’ll be keeping my Deck juiced up with the Baseus Blade, and I think many of you handheld nerds would benefit from doing the same. Looking for more discounts? Check outBlack Friday TV dealsandBlack Friday monitor dealsfor screen savings. We’ve also got you covered forBlack Friday Nintendo Switch dealsif you’re looking for more console price cuts. 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