Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hello everyone, in this video we are looking at turning an Android handheld into a mini Steam Deck thanks to Steam through Rocknix! On the day I am posting this video, Rocknix actually just announced their first major update in a year and have added support for many more handhelds so be sure to check out their website and see if your device is supported here: rocknix.org
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Arzopa Portable Monitor
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Use code NM8PF8CM to get up to 8% off sitewide.
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🎮 I'd usually put affiliate links here for products shown in the video but the Steam Deck is almost impossible to buy right now and the RP Mini is also currently discontinued. If you'd like to buy an Android handheld to use with Rocknix, please consider supporting my channel by using one of these affiliate links :)
🎮 Amazon: amzn.to/4ukHzHE
🎮 AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4McoWdx
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:10 Disclaimer why it's not a Steam Deck
0:26 Why it IS a Steam Deck
0:45 This is not Android this is Rocknix
0:54 Steam features
1:12 Steam library and installing games
1:40 Gaming on Steam (BioShock Infinite)
2:09 This thing is so tiny
2:27 Set it up for yourself
3:07 SteamOS vs Rocknix vs Android benchmark (Tomb Raider)
3:42 My rubbish explanation of why it should be faster than Android
5:05 Android benchmark
5:33 Rocknix benchmark
6:12 Rocknix vs Android results
6:45 Steam Deck benchmark
7:11 Pocket test
7:25 Rocknix isn't only for Steam
7:38 Also good for Xbox and PS3
7:50 Reasons its not as good
8:05 Other Android handhelds will be even better
8:36 Turning it into a Steam Machine
9:02 Connecting a controller
9:20 Connecting a monitor
10:35 It's a Steam Machine!
11:38 Charging it via battery
13:18 Is it better than Android?
14:03 Another comparison (Megabonk)
16:17 Summary and conclusion
16:53 A tip if you try this yourself
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🎨 Edited by KeidenEdits
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Hope you enjoy watching ❤️
Hello everyone, in this video we are looking at turning an Android handheld into a mini Steam Deck thanks to Steam through Rocknix! On the day I am posting this video, Rocknix actually just announced their first major update in a year and have added support for many more handhelds so be sure to check out their website and see if your device is supported here: rocknix.org
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Arzopa Portable Monitor
US: amazon.com/dp/B0FDL2VR2C?maas=maas_adg_3B74F85959B43687730F26305CE7E534_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ1XMX24?maas=maas_adg_ABA996F13B4CC61E58DC7EB7D62732DD_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
Use code NM8PF8CM to get up to 8% off sitewide.
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
🎮 I'd usually put affiliate links here for products shown in the video but the Steam Deck is almost impossible to buy right now and the RP Mini is also currently discontinued. If you'd like to buy an Android handheld to use with Rocknix, please consider supporting my channel by using one of these affiliate links :)
🎮 Amazon: amzn.to/4ukHzHE
🎮 AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4McoWdx
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🔗 Follow me
💬 Discord: discord.gg/RAenS43UV9
Website: ryanretro.com
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Threads: threads.com/@ryanretroyoutube
Twitter: https://x.com/RyanRetroYT
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ryanretro.bsky.social
Email: ryanretro.contact@gmail.com
Patreon: patreon.com/c/RyanRetro
🇰🇷 My Korea Travel channel: youtube.com/@RyanKorea
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:10 Disclaimer why it's not a Steam Deck
0:26 Why it IS a Steam Deck
0:45 This is not Android this is Rocknix
0:54 Steam features
1:12 Steam library and installing games
1:40 Gaming on Steam (BioShock Infinite)
2:09 This thing is so tiny
2:27 Set it up for yourself
3:07 SteamOS vs Rocknix vs Android benchmark (Tomb Raider)
3:42 My rubbish explanation of why it should be faster than Android
5:05 Android benchmark
5:33 Rocknix benchmark
6:12 Rocknix vs Android results
6:45 Steam Deck benchmark
7:11 Pocket test
7:25 Rocknix isn't only for Steam
7:38 Also good for Xbox and PS3
7:50 Reasons its not as good
8:05 Other Android handhelds will be even better
8:36 Turning it into a Steam Machine
9:02 Connecting a controller
9:20 Connecting a monitor
10:35 It's a Steam Machine!
11:38 Charging it via battery
13:18 Is it better than Android?
14:03 Another comparison (Megabonk)
16:17 Summary and conclusion
16:53 A tip if you try this yourself
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🎨 Edited by KeidenEdits
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Hope you enjoy watching ❤️
