Valve has released an updated Steam Beta for Steam Deck and Desktop, addressing various issues and introducing new features. The changes primarily affect the Steam Input system, which now supports the Zuiki Mascon controllers for Nintendo Switch.
Some notable improvements include:
* Persistence of HDR settings on external displays
* Improved preservation of display brightness when transitioning to desktop mode
* Fixes for controller-related issues, such as gyroscope polling rates and virtual menu screen behavior
These updates aim to enhance the overall gaming experience on Steam Deck and Desktop. Additionally, Valve has confirmed that an “Early Access” update is in progress, although no specific details have been revealed.
The recent “Steam Console” rumor was also debunked by Valve, leaving fans with more time to enjoy their current devices.
Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/new-steam-beta-stops-forcing-hdr-on-external-display-for-steam-deck-oled-plus-steam-input-fixes