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QueenMackeral

Steam Deck always feels sticky?

Question

Ok this is a weird question but I've noticed my steam deck gets very sticky when I use it, its quite uncomfortable and I find myself hyperfocusing on it, repeatedly pausing my game to wash my hands and wiping the steam deck more than I do actually playing it. Now that it's summer and its 80 degrees inside I'm scared to even touch it.

I wash my hands, I don't use lotion on my palms, I have a silicone case everywhere except buttons. This doesn't happen with my Switch, 3DS, or Xbox controller. I'm wondering if it's the type of material used.

I ordered some stickers to put on the trackpad and back buttons, but I couldn't find anything for the abxy and dpad buttons. Any suggestions to keep the deck comfortable to use?

Posted Jun 11, 2026, 9:29 PM UTC

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