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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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Steam Deck
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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Some of Steam Deck's Most Popular Games For August 2022 Are Surprising

Valve reveals the most popular Steam Deck games from August 2022 by highlighting the number of hours played on the handheld console.

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Valve Wants to Make New Versions of the Steam Deck in the Future

Valve confirms the developer is considering making new versions of the Steam Deck, calling the console a 'multi-generational product.'

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What We'd Like to See in Valve's Year in Review
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Following the announcement that Valve is working on a personalized Year in Review, certain statistics would be nice to see included in the wrap-up.

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Steam Deck Update Adds Temperature Warning for Players
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A couple of weeks ago, Valve warned about using the Steam Deck in high temperatures, now a new update for the system offers similar notifications.

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Steam Deck Now Supports Classic Nintendo Online Controllers
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It's clear that the Steam Deck is a great way for users to play their Steam games, and an update means gamers can now use Nintendo peripherals.

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Valve Has Great News for Those With Steam Deck Reservations
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A new announcement from Valve provides some good news for everyone who has made Steam Deck reservations for this year.

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Returnal On PC Will Reportedly Support Steam Deck
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A Steam database listing reveals that Housemarque's PS5 debut title Returnal will be compatible with Steam Deck at its launch on PC.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Leaks Online Ahead of Switch Launch, Available to Play on Steam Deck
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A major leak for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 sees the full game uploaded to the internet, with some fans getting the game to run on Steam Deck.

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Steam Deck Competitor Claims Valve Reached Out for Cooperation

GPD WIN, one of the companies producing handheld gaming PCs, claims that Valve has reached out to its representatives with a cooperation proposal.

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Steam Deck Owner Uses the Device to Develop a Game
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Valve's Steam Deck is more than just a handheld console, and one user proves it's possible to use just the device to program a simple game.

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Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 Remaster Gets Release Date, And It’s Coming Very Soon
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Fans of classic RPG Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 don’t have long to wait for its upcoming remaster, whose release date is just around the corner.

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Best Deals in the Steam Summer Sale
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The world may be crumbling at the seams, but at least Steam's Summer Sale is on, and there's plenty of great deals to take advantage of this year.

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Unofficial Dock for Steam Deck Available, While Official One Is Still Delayed
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It's a shame that the official Steam Deck dock has been delayed, but gamers can still purchase a third party one that is now available.

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Steam Deck Production is Picking Up and More Units Are Being Sent Out
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The Steam Deck shortage appears to be easing up as Valve announces that it will send out more consoles weekly and is even ahead of schedule.

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Valve Warns Modding Steam Deck SSD Will ‘Shorten the Life’ of the Device
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A modder recently showed how it's possible to insert a bigger SSD into the Steam Deck, but one of Valve's designers warns against doing this.

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Steam Game With High Review Scores Can Be Claimed for Free For Limited Time
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PC gamers can snag product codes for an obscure but positively reviewed Steam game for free, but time is short, and supplies are extremely limited.

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Next Steam Deck Device Could Be Powered by AMD’s RDNA 3 Graphics
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Valve may be interested in developing a Steam Deck 2 at some point, which could be getting powered by AMD's upcoming graphics and processing hardware.

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Steam Deck Update Fixes Issues With Major Windows Games

Valve announces an update to the Steam Deck's APU driver for Windows that should fix issues impacting some Windows-run games.

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Is Cloud Gaming the Future of Gaming?

Considering the heavy presence of Cloud gaming features within the recent Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, many believe it to be the future of gaming.

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Official Dock for the Steam Deck Has Been Delayed

Valve officially announces that the Steam Deck Dock will not meet its original release window and will instead launch at a later date.

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