STACK #254 December 2025

GAMING FEATURE

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Blurple?! It sounds like a word that The Simpsons may have coined, but blurple is the official name for Discord’s fetching blend of blue and purple (which many would simply call indigo). If you’re wondering, its hex code is #5865F2, and CMYK values are 64, 58, 0, 5

Since it launched back in 2017, Elgato’s Stream Deck has been a godsend for everybody from content creators to those just wishing to streamline their everyday workflows. Now the Stream Deck has collided with Discord for a unique Stream Deck Mini, which is resplendent in their iconic signature colour “blurple”. Words Amy Flower SWEET STREAMS!

deafen, screen share, switch chats, or hop into go-to voice and text channels with a single button tap. The Discord plugin goes beyond the basics, too. For example, if you want to enable push-to talk without fumbling for a keyboard shortcut, it’s a mere press away. Do you want to jump into an active channel when a conversation heats up? Sorted! You can even tweak audio levels on the fly, or switch input and output devices when it’s time to move from your headphones to speakers (or back again). Meanwhile, community managers can keep track of live server updates and channel notifications, meaning never being out of sync with what’s happening. What’s going on? With animated icons that offer real-time feedback, you always know exactly when you’re muted, live, or switching through profiles. Speaking of profiles, the Mini makes multitasking effortless. One second, you may be controlling Discord while the next you can be managing your stream, adjusting your playlist, or launching apps. Plus, the power of the wider Stream Deck ecosystem means that you’re not locked into a single workflow. Thousands of plugins ranging from productivity tools to lighting control to editing shortcuts and beyond can turn the Mini into whatever command centre you need. Six keys… Just six keys may not sound like much, but each one can be a shortcut to more menus and more bespoke options, set up just as you like it via a free – and easy to use – app on Windows or Mac. Bonus! For that little bit of extra goodness, every Stream Deck Mini Discord Edition includes one month of Discord Nitro for free, which unlocks enhanced features, boosted uploads, and a bunch of fun things like special emojis.

• The Elgato Stream Deck Mini Discord Edition is available now

So, what exactly is a Stream Deck?

Elgato’s Stream Deck is a small, USB connected control panel with lit buttons that you can customise to perform almost any task on your computer. Each button is a mini screen that can trigger actions with one quick press – such as starting a stream, muting a mic, opening an app, or controlling music. Instead of having to remember a bunch of shortcuts, or clicking through myriad menus, the Stream Deck gives you quick, visual, one tap control. Popular with streamers, gamers, and creators, it’s also brilliant for everyday tasks, making your computer time feel faster, smoother, and an overall more pleasant experience. Yeah, and what’s Discord? If you’re not familiar, Discord is an online platform that lets people from all over chat and share content in real time. You can join servers – like themed groups – where communities gather to text, voice chat, stream, or just hang out. It has many uses, ranging from gaming and hobbies, to study groups, and friends who want an easy, organised way to stay in touch with each other.

Pretty – and powerful This special edition of the Stream Deck Mini delivers more than just a cosmetic twist. The compact command centre packs all the features that the standard Mini does, but with pre programmed settings purpose-built for power users, mods, creators, streamers, and anyone who juggles multiple channels at once. To this end, the six fully customisable LCD keys – you don’t have to stick with the presets – lead to a full suite of preloaded Discord actions, delivering that familiar instant, tactile control over your digital hangouts with no faffing about setting up. Plus, it’s comes with an exclusive icon pack to keep things on brand. Show me! Right out of the box Discord users can mute,

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