Do Not Try This Steam Deck "RGB Mod" Yet as It May Damage Your Console

A new mod for the Valve Steam Deck has attracted the eye of its users, but fair warning—do not try it out on your gaming console just yet. There are allegations that this RGB hack could harm a user's portable gaming system, and that damage would not be covered by the device's warranty, necessitating further payments from users for repairs. Gamers may find the Steam Deck's well-known RGB mod alluring since it adds a variety of colors and livens up the simple design, however, this alteration could have unintended repercussions. The well-known RGBDeck hack from GitHub is currently the subject of intense debate on online message boards because of its potential long-term negative effects on the console. This procedure focuses on adding RGB led lights to the rear of the Steam Deck and adding a transparent JSAUX backplate to the console to illuminate it. Additionally, while the portable game console is unaffected by the transparent backplate, it could experience issues as a result of the RGB integration. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Image credit- Tech Times[/caption] Additionally, it appears promising that the RGB hack does not harm the console's batteries, but it is alleged that this leads to damage to a substantial portion of the gaming device. What Enhances the Steam Deck with the RGB Mod? In contrast, a recent Reddit post by Adam Honse suggests avoiding performing the mod on the Steam Deck. Honse discovered that doing so results in motherboard damage to the device, which is why. The problem is centered around a tiny component that "did not like the added power drain on the internal USB connection between the motherboard and controller PCB." The light first had a few minor issues, but it also had an impact on the game device's controllers, which caused the motherboard to fail. Also read: SteamOS 3.4 Update from Valve for Steam Deck includes a new screen-tearing option and bug fixes One of the most well-known and successful gaming consoles ever created was by Valve, and thanks to its portability and ease of storage, users can carry their games with them everywhere they go. The popular Nintendo Switch system, which previously held the top slot, is now on a level with the Steam Deck as one of the best gaming devices available. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="2016"] Image credit- r/gadgets[/caption] For the Steam Deck, there are numerous mods available, some of which were created by the platform's developers themselves. With different goods including frames, grips, and more, Valve provided the globe with CAD files that owners may use to 3D print on their machines or from businesses that take commission work. In addition, third-party developers create add-ons and mods for the Steam Deck that enhance console usability by focusing on different console upgrades. Gamers should nevertheless use caution when making modifications to their equipment, especially since some modifications, like this RGBDeck, may cause substantial long-term damage.