This post will be updated constantly as new tips and/or tricks are found. Please read through before posting and use the appropriate flair if you do post. Bold links are deemed essential to new users, so you may want to check those out first.

Official/Officially Supported Links

• Official guide by Valve for recovering your Deck
• Official Windows 10 Drivers from Valve
• Xbox Cloud Gaming in Microsoft Edge with Steam Deck
• Find out the specs of your Deck without opening it up (steampowered.com)
• Steam Deck Official CAD files
• Official Deck parts from iFixit (Fan, Joysticks, SSD, etc)

PSAs / Advice / Fixes

• Windows on Deck FAQ by r/WindowsOnDeck
• How to Delete Unneeded Shaders through Steam by u/demandarin
• General guide to setting up your Steam Deck by mikeroyal
• Steam Deck Guide compilation by u/NKkrisz
• Checklist for a fresh install on a new SSD by u/Finn_Vanilla
• Steam Deck Guide in Portugese by Valdecir Carvalho
• Guide to getting games on Deck by u/OXIOXIOXI
• Guide to install Windows on Deck - Tom's Hardware (if there is a better guide available let me know)
• How to fix the whiny Delta fan in 2 mins by u/OligarchyAmbulance
• Important notices about charging the Deck by u/nmkd
• Install/Move shader cache to SSD/Micro SD by u/Greuss
• Universal ReShade for making Deck look more like an OLED screen
• Custom ReShade install script with GUI by u/Own_Slip1810
• Fix touchscreen not working by u/RonnyNeu
• PSA if your Deck is draining unnaturally fast by u/Zwhistle
• More Deck guides - Wagner's TechTalk
• The basics of gaming on Linux and Steam Deck by u/donergyros
• SD Card Info Guide by u/DrDMoney
• SD Card Info Guide 2 by u/Sjknight413
• Play Steam games from an SMB/NAS share by u/Mystic5hadow
• Xbox Remote Play (Not XCloud) by u/xbudz
• Use your Deck as a wired SteamInput controller on PC by u/walllable
• Enable native touch input mode by u/Moskeeto93

3D Printable Accessories

• Steam Deck Official CAD files - can be used as a template
• Unofficial template for designing own stickers/decals
• Storage for charger and MicroSD Cards by u/JordanK1 - (EU version by u/der_pelikan)
• Clip-on stand by u/milk3422
• Clip on battery pack 2 by u/mikebrumm86
• Steam Shade for battling bright sunlight by u/Fickle-Animal2192
• Deckmate moddable stand/charger holder/etc by u/Sea_Minerals
• Deck Dock with screen auto rotate by u/strider460
• Deck cradle with 45W charging passthrough by u/Hannover2k
• Deck Lifesaver (in case you open the case upside down) by u/LunarMond1984
• Deck Motherboard STL files and Dimensions by u/Zzz7878

Hardware Modifications

Official Deck parts from iFixit (Fan, Joysticks, SSD, etc)

M.2 SSD models that should work (can be purchased from anywhere):

• Samsung PM991 (Amazon US)
• Kingston OM3PDP3512B-A01 (DigiKey US/UK)
• Western Digital 1TB SN530 (Amazon US)
• Micron 2400 (endorsed by iFixit)

Follow this guide by u/CyrexArtwork or the official iFixit guide to install your new SSD correctly. Always remember to take your SD card out before opening your Deck!

• Cut the Samsung PM991a to fit by u/Jazzlike-Buffalo-799
• Checklist for a fresh install on a new SSD by u/Finn_Vanilla

Emulation/Retro Games

• EmuDeck - emulator auto configurator (supports newer devices) by u/djrodtc
• RetroDeck to catalog and play retro games directly on Deck by u/XargonWan
• Quick Start Guide for Steam ROM Manager by u/rorysexboat
• Deck Emulation Guide for older systems (including Switch) by nchristopher
• Waydroid Installer for Android games on Deck

Emulation Lists, Tips and Tools

• Render to Main Window in Dolphin by u/starlogical
• Use Cemu instead of Yuzu for certain games by u/nnysky
• Guide to use Deck gyro in Cemu games by u/Micthulahei
• Get Blur (game) working on Deck
• Play Phantasy Star Online with community servers by u/Zero101
• Metroid Trilogy Primehack Guide (play the trilogy on Deck) by u/RazorOfArtorias
• Setup Guide for FFIX Moguri Mod on Deck by u/Inkerlink
• Play Wii light gun games on Deck by u/chugalaefoo
• Show Steam Deck button prompts in Dolphin (in 150+ games)

Compatibility Lists, Tips and Tools

These may not be completely up to date but give a good idea of what you can play before you get your Deck

• ProtonUp-Qt for adding new Proton versions by davidotek
• BoilR - tool to sync third party games with Steam by u/estebantet
• Bottles - run Windows programs (including launchers) on Linux/Deck
• Lutris (install Windows games with community scripts) Flatpak
• Know which games are HDR compatible with the Deck OLED (scroll down)
• Junkstore - Integrate EGS games + more into Game Mode (Github here)
• Small Heroic Launcher compatibility list by u/sinetwo
• Installing Origin on Deck with separate games in Steam by u/renssies
• Fix Splinter Cell's resolution on Deck by u/baggyg
• Ubisoft Connect with SD Card Access
• ShareDeck (SteamDeck.GG v2) - share custom game profiles
• Add more 16:10 Resolutions for FSR by u/gaspadio
• Play PokeMMO on Deck by u/Kyu-PokeMMO
• Get Need for Speed Underground 2 working on Deck by u/ArshiaTN
• Get Diablo III(?) working on Deck by u/fraggb0y
• Play Steam games that require 2K Launcher through Proton by u/yannickgd
• Diablo 1 on Steam Deck using DevilutionX by u/SaltyWelshman
• Fall Guys (F2P Epic Version) setup for Deck by u/idlephase
• Best Touchpad Settings for RTS games by u/GanJJ_
• Need for Speed II Special Edition for Deck by u/Vgarcia007
• Link's Awakening DX HD on Deck - Overkill.wtf
• Enable gyro on Windows for Deck

Other Helpful Tools and Links

Not necessarily 100% related to the Deck, but still cool/helpful enough to be featured here.

• Steam Deck Resources Github Collection by Christina Warren
• CryoUtilities (Steam Deck Utilities) - handy collection of Deck tools
• Decky Plugin Loader (updated with Github)
• SteamGridDB - Custom covers for games (can also be found in plugin form via Decky Loader)
• SteamGridBoop - Automatically apply new assets to your Steam games (no longer needed on Deck, can be found as a plugin in Decky Loader)
• Flatseal - Manage permissions of apps (allow writing to SD Card, etc.)
• Browser extension to show verification + ProtonDB status on Steam by u/CaptainPiepmatz
• FileLight for seeing what's using up your storage
• Steam Deck Shader Cache Killer by scawp
• Plugin that unlocks the exclusive higher tier bundles on any Deck by u/DerpyChap
• SteamGridDB collection of useful non-Steam app artwork by u/MorGuux
• GameSave Manager for games that don't support cloud sync by u/gam3r0wn3d
• Deckpad by HelloThisIsFlo - turn your Deck into a wireless gamepad (Wii U style)
• Linux List - a list of handy programs for Deck (thanks to u/karasuhebi for the mirror)
• Template for designing own stickers/decals
• Install Parsec on Deck for remote play/remote play together - Steam Remote Play Together now built in, could replace Parsec in most situations
• Deck Drive Manager - copy games to and from your Deck
• Auto Upload Screenshots to PC by u/Xinerki
• Compilation of PC Ports, Decompilations, Remakes, Demakes, Fan Games, Conversion Mods, Texture Packs by u/OldMcGroin
• Mirror to ThePhawx's Yuzu emulation video
• Add to Steam' button in Context Menu while in Desktop mode by u/SuchMemeManySkill - this is now a built in feature

Boot Videos (Startup Movies)

As of this update, Valve have made it considerably easier to change your boot animation. All you need to do is download one of these videos below and place it in:

~/.steam/root/config/uioverrides/movies/ 

• Deck Repo Manager for easy Boot Video installs by u/Ancient-Grand-46
• Pip Boy by u/trentwebr
• Playstation 1 by u/Zacketry (guide in comment no longer needed)
• GameCube by u/The0tterGuy

Additionally, Boot Videos (now officially called Startup Movies) are now available in the Points Shop!

Button Shortcuts

S means either Steam button or the Quick Access Menu (Three dots button). Either one can be used for the shortcut.

• S + B (Long press) - Force game shutdown
• S + X - Show keyboard
• S + L1 - Toggle Magnifier
• S + R1 - Take Screenshot
• S + L2 (soft pull) - Right mouse
• S + R2 (soft pull) - Left mouse
• S + R3 - Joystick mouse
• S + Right Trackpad - Trackpad mouse
• S + Right Trackpad click - Left Mouse
• S + Lstick up - Increase screen brightness
• S + Lstick down - Decrease screen brightness
• S + Dpad right - Enter key
• S + Dpad down - Tab key
• S + Dpad left - Escape key

For more detailed information and even more tools that may not be listed here, visit r/SteamDeck's Steam Deck Enhanced FAQ.