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A Hackaday article introduces Stream32, a DIY open-source stream deck built around an ESP32 with interchangeable displays (4" Waveshare or 10.1" Elecrow). The firmware emphasizes simplicity and adaptability, allowing users to tailor shortcuts, pages, and layouts to their workflow, providing a customizable, affordable alternative to commercial macro pads.
Elgato’s Stream Deck Plus (eight buttons, an LCD display, and four knobs) is discounted to $160 at Amazon (20% off), with a white version at $170. It integrates with OBS and many apps to run macros, switch layouts, and trigger multiple actions, making it a versatile shortcut hub for streamers and general productivity, from Premiere edits to in-app toolbars.
Corsair's Galleon 100 SD, announced at CES 2026, is a wired mechanical gaming keyboard that integrates a full Stream Deck Plus with 12 customizable buttons, a 5-inch IPS screen, and two rotary dials, offering a comprehensive streaming and gaming experience for $349.99, launching on January 29th.
Art Lebedev's ambitious but commercially unsuccessful Optimus Maximus keyboard, featuring individual OLED screens for each key, laid the groundwork for Elgato's successful Stream Deck. Despite initial failures, the technology and concept behind the Optimus Maximus were refined and repurposed by Elgato, leading to the creation of a popular tool for streamers and content creators.
Elgato's Stream Deck+ is currently on sale at Amazon, with a 10% discount bringing the price down to $180 from $200. The Stream Deck+ features eight customizable LCD keys, a touch bar, and four knobs for controlling various aspects of streaming, such as audio and lighting. Additionally, the Stream Deck Mini and Stream Deck Classic are also on sale, offering more affordable options with fewer features. The Stream Deck Mini is 13% off at $69.90, while the Stream Deck Classic has the largest discount at 20%, priced at $120.
The Verge has released its first free Stream Deck app called BubbleDeck, which turns all extra Stream Deck buttons into fidget toys with sound effects. The app is available on Elgato's plug-in store and can be added to any Stream Deck, from a single spare slot to a 32-button page on a Stream Deck XL. The app was submitted to Elgato's app store by Mitchell on his first day of a 2,600-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail.
The Verge staff members share their favorite hacks for using the Stream Deck, a device that lets users program physical buttons to perform tasks on their computer or smart home devices. Examples include using knobs for volume and brightness control, triggering Mac shortcuts, declaring podcast time, swapping between audio devices, customizing basic functions, and rearranging windows for video calls. The Stream Deck is praised for its efficiency and versatility in making work and play more fun.
Razer has launched its second-ever Stream Deck device, the Razer Stream Controller X, which is nearly half the price of its predecessor at $149.99. The device has 15 LCD keys that can display customizable icons, a detachable 50-degree anti-slip magnetic stand, and swappable magnetic faceplate for customization. It is compatible with Razer Synapse 3 and has multi-link macros feature, allowing users to make their own shortcuts for content creation and link to other apps like Twitch, OBS Studio, Spotify, and more.