As much as I treasure the Steam Deck as my closest gaming companion, the handheld’s limitations will inevitably become more stark with time. Valve’s handheld PC is still one of the cheapest of its class.

Popular triple-A games run much better on Valve's handheld gaming PC thanks to this new, native version of Nvidia's cloud streaming service.

Enter Nvidia’s new GeForce Now native app for the Steam Deck, announced today and available immediately. If your internet signal is strong, and you pay for a premium GeForce Now subscription with advanced prowess and features, Nvidia’s app transforms the Steam Deck from a delightful device into an utterly magical one.