Portability and gaming on the go have always been the hallmarks of handheld consoles, but there are times you want the bigger screen, the Ethernet hookup, and the freedom of not having to watch the battery level dip into the red. Anker’s 6-in-1 Steam Deck Dock is an Amazon Prime members-only deal that gives you all of that and more for just $30.
The dock covers the six connections that matter for couch gaming: a 100W Power Delivery port for charging the Steam Deck while you play, a 4K@60Hz HDMI output for the TV, a 1Gbps Ethernet port, two USB-A ports running at 5Gbps each, and a USB-C data port also at 5Gbps. The 100W passthrough is the one that makes it stand out. A lot of handheld docks ship with PD-IN specs that technically charge the device but don’t keep pace with the power draw during demanding games, which means the battery slowly drains anyway. Anker’s spec is high enough that you can run the Steam Deck docked without watching the battery percentage tick down during a session.
Steam Decks and More
The Anker dock’s 4K at 60Hz performance is the ceiling of what the Steam Deck’s USB-C port supports for display output, and the Anker dock delivers that without introducing compression artifacts or resolution caps below the ceiling. The Steam Deck OLED and standard Steam Deck both work here, and Anker also lists the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go as compatible devices, which makes this a reasonable option for anyone who owns more than one handheld or is planning ahead.
The built-in USB-C cable is 8.66 inches, which is enough length for a reasonable TV placement without needing an extension. Other uses for the USB ports include keyboards, mice, and other game controllers that just won’t work with the console by itself.
Hardwire for Hardcore Speed
The Ethernet port is a revelation for anyone who games over Wi-Fi and has dealt with the inconsistency. At 1,000 Mbps, the port is capable of handling any home internet connection currently available to residential subscribers. Whether your router is close enough to run a cable to your entertainment center is a separate question, but for users who can, the reduction in latency and packet loss during online play is consistent in a way that Wi-Fi can’t fully replicate even on a good day.
The Anker Steam Deck Dock weighs just 150 grams, and comes with an 18-month warranty. This deal is available to Amazon Prime members only, but even if you don’t currently have an active Prime membership, the standard price of $36 makes this dock a reasonable purchase at any time. The Prime discount is modest enough that the list price is still a must-have for handheld console gamers.
