Adding a Second Screen to a Steam Deck with Off-the-shelf Parts (Build Materials in Description)

Adding a second screen to a Steam Deck can add a ton of functionality. Unfortunately, that often comes at the cost of needing to sit down and tether yourself to a large monitor or TV. In this video, we say: “To heck with that!” and show off at least one method for someone to mount a portable second screen to their deck with basic equipment you can order straight off Amazon.

Ko-Fi Shop: https://ko-fi.com/s/39f23efc97

Build list:

USB Camera app
– Paid (No ads): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shenyaocn.android.usbcamerapro
– Free (Ads): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shenyaocn.android.usbcamera

Note: Try the free version with your setup first before jumping into the paid version.

Tablet holders
– Steam Deck holder: https://amzn.to/3g04Uy4
– Phone and tablet holder: https://amzn.to/3UJ73Ny
– Phone clip: https://amzn.to/3WV3yFk

Note: If attaching a basic slab phone, a cheap phone clip might be more than enough to get your phone mounted.

Connectors
– SmallRig Hinge: https://amzn.to/3MdOMWW
– Double-sided 1/4 inch screw: https://amzn.to/3ErscX9
– USB-C to HDMI adapter: https://amzn.to/3ErzrOI
– Short USB-C cable: https://amzn.to/3fX7dlB
– Genki Shadowcast: https://amzn.to/3WXnsji

Optional quality of life additions
– L-shaped adapters (multi pack): https://amzn.to/3Eope5G
– L-shaped adapters (single): https://amzn.to/3fUFB0t
– Packing foam: https://amzn.to/3tpHEg4
– Electrical tape: https://amzn.to/3g2rpCv

Tablet examples

– Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite: https://amzn.to/3ttY07a
– Surface Go 3: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/surface-go-3/904h27d0cbwn

Battery-powered field monitor options:

1. 7-inch, 1280×800: https://amzn.to/3g651YR
2. 7-inch, 1920×1200: https://amzn.to/3A59t0H
3. 5.5-inch, 1920×1080: https://amzn.to/3URSKWG

Note: I don’t actually own any field monitors, but these three examples meet my expectations for what I’d want for my setup.

Disclaimer:

Buying anything using the Amazon affiliate links above may earn this channel a small commission.

Other Build Methods that are pretty awesome:

– https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/v6jnrx/ive_finally_finished_my_camera_monitor_dual/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
– https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/xf5zhb/back_again_now_i_bring_you_ultimate_3ds_portable/

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
01:21 Background
02:26 Constructing the Rig
04:33 Connecting cables
06:14 Dual screen emulation
07:49 Extra considerations
10:55 Outro