It goes without saying the Steam Deck revolutionized the handheld console landscape. While there were other portable consoles like Ayaneo, it was not until the Steam Deck that gamers realized they no longer needed to spend a considerable amount of money on a gaming PC to play AAA games.

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There is a lot more to the Steam Deck than meets the eye. For instance, many Steam Deck owners do not know they can install internet browsers on their handheld console, thus adding more value to an already great product. Unfortunately, many Steam Deck owners do not know how to install internet browsers on their portable gaming devices, which this guide aims to correct.

Installing Internet Browsers on Steam Deck

Mozilla Firefox on Steam Deck

For now, you can choose to install Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox on the Steam deck. To do so, here is what you need to do:

Steps for Installing Google Chrome on Steam Deck

  1. Press the Steam button.
  2. Select Library.
  3. Press R1 to change tabs and select Non-Steam.
  4. If you haven’t installed any apps yet, a pop-up will ask for permission to install Google Chrome to test the feature.
  5. Select Add Chrome.
  6. Once the installation is complete, you can access Google Chrome under the Non-Steam tab.

Steps for Installing Mozilla Firefox on Steam Deck

  1. Press the Steam button.
  2. Select Power > Switch to Desktop Mode.
  3. Access the Discover app.
  4. Tap on the search bar.
  5. Type Mozilla Firefox.
  6. Now, install Firefox.
  7. Access the Steam app.
  8. Press the + sign, and select Add a Non-Steam Shortcut.
  9. Locate Firefox and select Add to Steam.
  10. Now, you can access Firefox without switching to Desktop mode ever again.

Press the Steam + X buttons to access the onscreen keyboard on your Steam Deck while in Desktop mode.

Interestingly, you can follow the same process to install Google Chrome on your Steam Deck while in Desktop mode.

How to Uninstall Browsers on Steam Deck

Steam Deck Discover Store

You can uninstall Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox from your Steam Deck by following these simple steps:

  1. Press the Steam button.
  2. Select Power > Switch to Desktop Mode.
  3. Access the Discover app.
  4. Tap on the search bar.
  5. Type Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
  6. Now, press Remove.

Now that you know how to install internet browsers on your Steam Deck, take advantage of this information and utilize your handheld console to its fullest potential.

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Steam Deck Console
Steam Deck
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4K Capabilities
Yes
Screen
7" diagonal 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio) 60Hz
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Storage
64 GB - 512 GB
CPU
AMD APU Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz
Battery
40Whr battery. 2 - 8 hours of gameplay
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0 and Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Ports
1x USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, 1x USB 3.2,1x Micro SD slot, 1x 3.5 audio jack