While the Steam Deck is about to ship, Valve has previously said that the device's base won't ship with it. This has disappointed some fans of the device, as gamers may have to purchase a USB-C hub at the same time if they want to charge the device at the same time and connect to a larger screen. Valve hasn't officially announced the release date of the portable device dock, however, a user browsing the site found information about the dock's release this spring.
Valve quickly removed the site's dock section, but the user had saved a screenshot of it. It's uncertain why Valve removed information about the accessory, though the company may be waiting for an official announcement, or the dock's release date could be more than spring 2022.
While the Steam Deck's dock doesn't improve the performance of your system, it's an important accessory for handheld devices. The docking station acts as a housing for handheld devices, while also providing multiple ports for the controller or other USB device to connect.