There’s almost no reason to pass it up if you want to experiment with your Steam Deck.
The most affordable Steam Deck dock.
3x USB-A ports support standard joypads.
Syntech made its packaging slim enough to fit through a letterbox.
Gigabit Ethernet beats finicky Steam Deck Wi-Fi.
Rear Steam Deck vents slightly blocked.
Unusual port placement looks almost ugly.
Hollow build might not survive rough journeys.
You’ll find plenty of praise for Valve’sSteam Deckregarding its massive potential as a portable PC gaming machine.
That’s a massive bonus for anyone looking to save cash.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible by a review unit provided by Syntech.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
The box includes two orange-colored thumbstick grips compatible with the Steam Deck controls.
Syntech made its packaging slim enough to fit through a letterbox.
No bag was included with my unit, and the store listings do not mention it.
For this review, I used the official Steam Deck adapter and recommend that you do the same.
They fit snugly enough and feel OK to use; it’s just a strange addition.
Thanks for the thumbstick grips, I guess?
A glance at the back exposes a mass of cables and devices resembling a ninja-throwing star.
It still detected the wireless dongle for aCorsair Katar Elitemouse around the rear, so no worries there.
Considering how hollow the unit feels, the ports aren’t bad.
Transforming a single USB-C port into a multi-functional hub.
It’s not a big deal, but it does seem determined to hold onto the plastic clip.
Better than coming loose mid-download, though.
It’s the same problem found on other third-party docks, with onlyValve’s official modelseemingly avoiding it altogether.
I’d have preferred the Ethernet port closer to the side.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
The difference in cost is negligible, and both are massively more affordable than Valve’s first-party variant.
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The HDMI-out port position might help or hinder your setup.(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)
Besides, it’s exactly what you expect it to be.
Grab it if you’re looking to experiment with your Steam Deck.
JSAUX’s brand name is synonymous with Steam Deck accessories.
Still baffled by the orange caps, but Syntech’s dock passes the test.
