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Home»News»Gaming News»Steam Deck Dynamic Cloud Sync Is Valve’s Answer To Quick Resume

Steam Deck Dynamic Cloud Sync Is Valve’s Answer To Quick Resume

By Keith MitchellJanuary 25, 2022
Valve's Steam Deck is being compared to the Nintendo Switch

I’m sure most of our readers are aware of Steam’s attempt to enter the handheld PC market with its Steam Deck. Yes, I can’t wait for mine to get here, either. Before that gets here, Valvesoftware has announced its plans for making sure your game saves will sync between the Steam Deck and PC with Steam Deck Dynamic Cloud Sync.

Just like it sounds like, Steam Deck Dynamic Cloud Sync will ensure that your game saves will be synced, regardless of where you play. Plan on taking your Steam Deck with you on the go or just enjoying a game in your living room? Then, pick up where you left off on your PC. That won’t be a problem with Steam Deck Dynamic Cloud Sync. Ironically, I didn’t think of something that I feel many of us would have assumed was a thing.

Valve's Steam Deck is an amazing handheld pc gaming device.

Thankfully, Valve has been thinking about this specific solution. The nice thing about this is that as soon as the Steam Deck is about to be put to sleep, the system will automatically upload its current game save to the cloud. Assuming there’s a connection, that is. Then, gamers will be able to pick up where they left off on their PC or resume it on the Steam Deck.

It all sounds lovely. However, there is a downside to this. While Steam Deck Dynamic Cloud Sync is a nice feature, it needs to be implemented by game developers, via Steamworks and add a few API calls. Valve has provided a handle “how-to” to get this added.

As for the Steam Deck, Valve has assured us that the devices will be delivered on time. The first batch of Steam Decks should be heading out the door next month. Sadly, it doesn’t look like I’ll get my Steam Deck until Q2 2022. Oh well, at least I can sleep at night knowing my games will have the ability to sync between my PC gaming on the go and at home. Well, hopefully, anyway.

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Keith has been a fan of geek culture and video games ever since his father gifted him his first gaming console many decades ago and has used this love of for the genres to start The Outerhaven. Keith keeps follows on the ongoings of videogames, anime, comics and technology, and while he has been writing about these topics for the past 14 years, he has been a gamer and tech guy for 30 years.

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