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Steam Frame needs 27-45W of power to run, and it can run off an additional battery (media.piefed.social)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/virtualreality@lemmy.world
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Paragrah and image of the Steam Frame VR headset describing the power needed to run the it. The paragraph :| The headset ships in a special mode that requires plugging into power first. Ensure your power adapter supports a minimum of 27W (45W recommended). After you have plugged it in, press the power button to turn it on, then follow the in headset instructions to get through the initial update. After the headset reboots, log into Steam. |: The image :| Side Steam Frame schematic highlight the charging USB-C port on the battery situated in the back of the headset |:
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[–] 2 points 10 months ago (3 children)

That sounds interesting. How does it work on the Steam Deck?

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

    It's not a mode that would be used often as it's purpose is to protect the battery if the Steam Deck is going to be inactive for a long time. Most people will only encounter it when they turn on their Deck the first time, as Valve ships them in that mode. You have to go into the BIOS to activate it, and when you want to use the Deck again, it will only turn on by plugging a charging cable into it.

    iFixit has a step-by-step guide: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Enable+Steam+Deck+Battery+Storage+Mode/149962

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