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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Valve's new patent reveals what the company might have in store for VR fans with the potential future iteration of its standalone VR headset.

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SteamOS 3.4 is now available in beta form, upgrading the Steam Deck to a new version of Arch Linux and introducing a wealth of fixes and improvements.

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It was once hard to get a Steam Deck, though increased production has now allowed gamers to get their handhelds without prior reservations.

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Steam issues a beta release for its Big Picture Mode that updates the TV-focused user interface to the Steam Deck's popular design.

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One Steam Deck user is relying on game streaming instead of playing PC games natively on the device, and they're showing off how fast it works.

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Valve now officially supports custom Steam Deck boot screens, but one user has decided to take things to the next level with Shrek.

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The latest stable Steam Deck system update resolves Red Dead Redemption 2 crashes and introduces a variety of improvements across the board.

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It's perhaps not surprising that the Steam Deck has been a success since launching in February, and Valve has now sent out more than 1 million units.

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With a little setup, it's possible to play games from your Epic Games library on Steam Deck.

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Popular skin and case maker Dbrand pulls Project Killswitch from sale after discovering a major design flaw with its flagship Steam Deck accessory.

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Razer and Verizon team up to release a new handheld gaming system that has the potential to take business away from Valve's Steam Deck.

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Valve has been zooming through reservations of its Steam Deck device, and a recent update from the company shows Q4 emails are now going out.

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Valve shows off the official docking station for the Steam Deck as part of its Tokyo Game Show 2022 exhibition, providing a good look at the device.

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As many will be aware, the Steam Deck was in production for quite some time, and Valve is now showing early versions of the device.