Steam Deck

Steam Deck is a handheld computing and video game device developed by Valve. The open platform system allows users to play their Steam library of games as well as Windows PC games, thanks to the Linux-based Proton compatibility layer. Users can also install other compatible games or other operating systems as well.

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Brand
Steam (Valve)
Original Release Date
February 25, 2022
Original MSRP (USD)
$399–$649
Operating System
SteamOS 3 (Arch-based)
Processor
Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
Resolution
1200 x 800

HDR Support
No
Storage
64GB eMMC / 256GB NVMe SSD / 512GB NVMe SSD / 1TB NVMe SSD
Wi-Fi
Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E radio, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Ports
USB-C with Power Delivery/DisplayPort
Dimensions
298mm x 117mm x 49mm
Weight
Approx. 640 grams
VR Support
Technically possible, but not designed or optimized for it.
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The Steam Deck Should Borrow These Key Features From the Asus ROG Ally

Valve's Steam Deck has a viable competitor in the Asus ROG Ally, indicating that the Deck might benefit from borrowing some of its best features.

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Steam Deck Rival Asus ROG Ally's Price Leaks Online

The price for the Asus ROG Ally gets leaked online, providing potential buyers with an idea of how it stacks up against the prices of the Steam Deck.

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Asus ROG Ally Specs May Give Steam Deck a Run for Its Money

The recently revealed specs of the upcoming Asus ROG Ally reveal that Valve’s Steam Deck might be getting some stiff competition soon.

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The 1.2 Super Duper update brings new creatures, a Base Coziness system, over 100 new crafting items, and Steam Deck verification to Grounded.

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Steam Deck Users Discover New Hardware Revisions

Some new owners of the Steam Deck discover that they've received an entirely new hardware revision of the device, with a revamped cooling solution.

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Microsoft Dev Clarifies Windows Handheld Mode Leak

A Microsoft developer behind the recently surfaced Windows Handheld Mode offers additional insight into the newly leaked project.

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Microsoft Experiments with a Handheld Gaming Mode for Windows 11

Microsoft considers the possibilities of developing a Handheld Mode for that would allow gamers to enjoy Windows 11 on handheld devices.

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Steam Deck Storage Space Will Soon Become Less of a Worry

Valve plans to deploy a substantial improvement to how the Steam Deck handles its shader cache files, which should help with storage concerns.

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Someone Wrote a Scientific Paper on Optimizing the Steam Deck's Performance

One Steam Deck user decides to try their hand at writing a veritable scientific paper discussing the optimization of Valve's handheld gaming PC.

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Asus' ROG Ally Needs Its Own Steam Deck Launch Features

While the newly announced ROG Ally from Asus may be a strong competitor to Valve's Steam Deck, it's going to need its own features to hook users.

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Sony PlayStation Handheld Won't Compete With Steam Deck

Sony's all-new gaming handheld does not compete with the Steam Deck, sources claim, but will instead be duking it out in a different niche.

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Steam Deck Could Be Adding One of the Highest-Rated Games Ever Made to Its List of Verified Games

New information suggests that Steam Deck could be adding one of the highest-rated games ever made to its list of verified titles.

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Valve Reveals How Many Steam Deck Owners Prefer it Over Other Platforms

Valve reveals how many Steam Deck owners prefer it to other gaming platforms just after the first anniversary of its Linux-powered handheld console.

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Valve Clarifies Whether a New Steam Deck Is on the Way

Now that the original device has been out for a year, Valve goes on record to discuss the potential for a new version of the Steam Deck.

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Destiny 2 Fans Start a Steam Deck Support Petition

Steam Deck users use a petition to make it clear to Bungie that there's interest in playing Destiny 2 on Valve's Linux PC handheld.

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Cyberpunk 2077 players can now explore and do missions in Night City wherever they go as it's officially Steam Deck Verified.

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Steam Deck Software Developer Announces Performance Improvements With SteamOS 3.5

A Valve coder promises a new set of Steam Deck performance improvements coming as part of the SteamOS 3.5 update, thanks to SMT tweaks.

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The Steam page for the upcoming Like a Dragon: Ishin confirms the game will be compatible with Valve's hybrid handheld Steam Deck system.

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An Avalanche Software developer confirms that Hogwarts Legacy is officially Steam Deck verified by Valve ahead of its upcoming release.

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Hi-Fi Rush is Now Steam Deck Verified

Following a successful week since launch, Hi-Fi Rush developers announce that the game is now officially Steam Deck verified.