Since the arrival of Valve\u2019s Steam Deck back in 2022, we\u2019ve seen plenty of hardware brands try their hand at developing accessories for the handheld. The latest is the Dockcase Chizha Mount Ling Dock for Steam Deck, which I was fortunate enough to receive a review unit of ahead of its launch. It\u2019s a premium offering that makes a lot of the alternatives, including some of the top picks from our guide to the best Steam Deck docks, look almost primitive. There\u2019s a bit of a sticking point, though.<\/p>\n
In terms of design, the Chizha Mount Ling Dock looks more like the Steam Deck\u2019s rightful throne than a lot of the more underwhelming alternatives. As the name suggests, the mount sits at the front, proudly displaying the handheld. On the back, you\u2019ve got a power button and those all-important inputs, and this dock is pretty generous when it comes to inputs, with everything from an Ethernet port for wicked-fast download speeds to an optical audio output for the highest possible sound quality. It\u2019s a pretty cool-looking piece of kit, though it\u2019s a bit bulky, which is worth keeping in mind if your gaming setup is already low on space.<\/p>\n
Speaking of space, the mount is pretty generous with it, so even if you\u2019ve got a case attached to your Steam Deck, it should still easily slide in. From there, all you need to do is plug the USB-C cable from the box into the back of the dock and the top of your Deck, plug in your HDMI from your TV and your Steam Deck charger at the back, and you\u2019re good to go. It\u2019s very easy to set up, and I was playing Balatro on the big screen within five minutes of opening the box. The cables all fit neatly in the back, too, so you\u2019re not dealing with a mess of wires whenever you want to use the device.<\/p>\n