You know how every content creator swears by Elgato’s Stream Deck like it’s the holy grail of productivity? Well, Elgato just took that obsession and shot it out of a cannon at Computex 2025. The company—best known for helping YouTubers feel like they’re piloting a spaceship every time they hit “go live”—has just unveiled its most ambitious move yet: the “Stream Deck Everywhere” strategy.

Yes, everywhere. As in, not just on your cluttered desk next to your half-finished coffee and plastic Gundam model. We’re talking about a Stream Deck that’s breaking free from its desk-bound chains and marching proudly into the world of DIY projects, software-only interfaces, and even machines that look like they came from a sci-fi movie set.

Let’s break down Elgato’s Frankenstein of innovation:

Stream Deck Modules: DIYer’s Delight

Forget the polished plug-and-play toys. Elgato’s now selling barebones Stream Decks—essentially the muscle of their iconic button boxes, minus the sleek suit. These modules come in 6, 15, or 32-key flavours, encased in rugged aluminium and built specifically for those who like to tinker, solder, and yell “It’s alive!” at 2:00 AM.

Whether you’re building your own dashboard or slapping it onto a vending machine that only dispenses cold brew and existential dread, the modules integrate flawlessly with Elgato’s software. No more fiddling with obscure documentation or reverse engineering interfaces from the 90s. Just drop it in and go full Tony Stark.

2. Network Dock: Stream Deck Goes Nomadic

If you’ve ever thought, “Man, I wish I could operate my streaming setup from across the office like I’m in a Bond movie,” then the Network Dock is your golden gadget. It lets you tether your Stream Deck via Ethernet, slap it on a wall, and operate it from rooms away—or halfway up a server rack, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Power over Ethernet? Check. Manual IP configs? Absolutely. Is it overkill for toggling memes during a Zoom call? Probably. But it’s your overkill.

3. Virtual Stream Deck: The Deck Without the Deck

This one’s Elgato’s version of a mic drop. The Virtual Stream Deck is pure software—no plastic, no shipping fees, no desk real estate required. It lets you conjure up virtual buttons on any screen, right where your mouse is already lurking. Assign commands, macros, or whatever dark magic your workflow needs—all without touching a single physical key.

Initially, it’s locked behind Elgato hardware or select CORSAIR gear like the Scimitar Elite mouse or Xeneon Edge displays (of course there’s a catch). But eventually, it’s expected to support all kinds of peripherals. Basically, it turns your workspace into a control hub worthy of a Marvel tech genius.

4. Scissor Switches: Because Clicky = Speed

Wrapping things up, Elgato’s also taken a hard look at the Stream Deck’s squishy buttons and said, “Yeah, we can make that better.” Enter: scissor-switch Stream Decks. Think of it as the upgrade from a mushy sofa to a racing bucket seat. Snappier input, faster response, and a more tactile feel for those who treat editing like a competitive sport.

It’s a small change, sure—but for those doing 90 things at once, it could mean the difference between executing a smooth stream intro or accidentally launching an air horn.

Elgato’s Endgame? Total Workflow Domination

The real story here isn’t just the gadgets—it’s the shift in how Elgato sees the Stream Deck. It’s no longer just a gadget for creators. It’s a platform. One that wants to be everywhere: embedded in products, rendered in software, mounted in weird places, and fully open to integration.

The “Stream Deck Everywhere” strategy is all about spreading those glorious glowing buttons to anyone and everyone—devs, tinkerers, tech startups, and yes, the guy running his podcast from a garden shed.

Whether this is a brilliant evolution or an overengineered solution to a niche problem remains to be seen. But if Elgato gets its way, your next fridge might just come with a Stream Deck baked in. And honestly? That sounds kind of awesome.