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Valve is testing a new Steam Deck Remote Play codec built for speed

Valve is testing PyroWave, a new high-bandwidth codec that could make Steam Remote Play faster and smoother on Steam Deck.

Valve is testing a new Steam Deck Remote Play codec built for speed

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Valve is testing PyroWave, a new high-bandwidth codec that could make Steam Remote Play faster and smoother on Steam Deck.

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Valve is testing PyroWave, a new high-bandwidth codec that could make Steam Remote Play faster and smoother on Steam Deck.

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