So, you’ve decided to hop on the Steam Deck train, and while it’s a fun little gadget, you’ve probably had that nagging feeling in the back of your mind, “Is this thing a little… underwhelming?” Well, fret not, my pixelated pals, because a modder just sprinkled some magic frame-generating fairy dust on the Steam Deck. Introducing the ‘Decky Framegen’ plugin, which is basically like giving your Deck a triple espresso shot in the gaming performance department!

This new software wizardry allows Steam Deck users to access AMD’s FSR 3 frame generation – yes, you heard that right. All they had to do was swap out Nvidia‘s DLSS DLL with AMD’s fancy FSR 3.1 DLL, and voilà! It’s like going from a VW Bug to a slick sports car without the hefty price tag. Just grab it for free on GitHub, and you’ll be on your way to discovering new pinnacle levels of frames per second!

If you’re one of those enthusiasts who can’t resist forcing AAA games to run smoother than a buttered-up goose on roller skates, you’re going to want this plugin. It’s especially helpful when those big-name titles love to hover between 30-40 fps like they’re unsure about commitment. The best part? OLED model owners (yes, you—living the high refresh rate life) will get to experience the full glory of this boost with a refresh rate of 90Hz. That’s the kind of upgrade that knocks your gaming socks clean off!

Now, hold your horses! Before you dive headfirst into this like a kid in a candy store, remember there are some quirks like ghosting and increased input latency that can tag along for the ride. But hey, who needs perfect clarity when you’re racking up a gazillion frames, am I right? The performance benefits surely outweigh the minor hiccups, like that one friend who always eats the last slice of pizza.

In a world where competition is stepping up faster than a squirrel on a sugar high (looking at you, Asus ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go), the Steam Deck has staunchly remained the golden child of handheld gaming. With community-based innovations like this, Valve’s device is polishing up nicely, almost as if to say, “I’m still the best around!”

So, is our beloved Steam Deck truly complete now? If you ask me, it’s reached a solid peak—although Valve may have a successor on the horizon (sorry, no new toys yet!). Until then, fire up that Deck, thrust the ‘Decky Framegen’ into the limelight, and let the games begin.