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3 reasons all gaming handhelds should use Adaptive Sync panels

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AMD has (nearly) taken over the console market, and that's not going to change any time soon.

The Steam Deck does support VRR for external monitors, but not on the handheld display.

The big thing that Adaptive Sync , FreeSync , or G-Sync does is reduce screen tearing.

With the constraints on display refresh rate and low-power processors, you aren't likely to hit the FPS numbers needed for competitive gaming.

The latest update attempts to bring awesome enhancements to the PC gaming handheld.

With technologies like frame generation and low framerate compensation fixing the issues Adaptive Sync has below 30FPS .

The only real issues are the availability of compatible display panels, and the increase in cost that adding the technology brings to the overall price of the console.