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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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Steam Deck Test Shows How Durable It Is, And Is Horrifying to Watch
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It's important to test the durability of a product to make sure it's built well, but this video of someone testing a Steam Deck is simply unsettling.

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Steam Deck Now Supports Windows

Valve has now pushed out one of the most important Windows drivers for the Steam Deck, allowing users to switch the device’s OS with relative ease.

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Stats Suggest the Steam Deck May Have Influenced an Increase in Linux Gaming
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Given that the Steam Deck uses a Linux-based operating system, it's possible this may have led to more people opting for the open-source system.

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Steam Deck Now Has Almost 2,500 Playable Games
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Valve's Steam Deck device is a strong contender in the mobile gaming world, and studios continue to improve their products’ compatibility with it.

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Steam's Going Rogue Event Celebrates Roguelikes, Soulslikes, and Metroidvanias
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Steam's Going Rogue: A Festival of Persistence celebrates dying and trying again with a sale on Soulslikes, Roguelikes, and Metroidvanias.

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Steam Deck Gets 40Hz Refresh Rate, Improving Framerate Stability and Battery Life

Steam Deck now supports alternative refresh rates, allowing players to target easy-to-hit FPS caps for improved game performance and battery life.

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Steam Deck Update Improves Battery Life, Adds Lock Screen Feature, And More
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The Steam Deck handheld system is proving to be a successful device in the mobile gaming world and the developer is consistently making improvements.

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Features That Should Return in Portal 3
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These are some of Portal's best features that should return if, per Erik Wolpaw's recent call to action, Valve decides to create another sequel.

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Steam Deck Dock Gets Upgrade Ahead of Release
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The Steam Deck dock seems to be getting some upgrades before its release, improving connectivity options for the optional hardware.

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Steam Deck Takes First Place on Steam Weekly Top Sellers Chart

Valve’s Steam Deck reaches the top position on the Steam Weekly Top Sellers chart, beating Elden Ring, The Skywalker Saga, and others.

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Steam Deck User Manages to Attach an AMD Graphics Card For 4K Output
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The Steam Deck is a fairly powerful device as it is, but one modder shows what happens when a high-end AMD graphics card is attached to it.

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Video Shows All the Improvements to Valve's Steam Deck Since Launch
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Valve has proven to be willing to improve its already praised Steam Deck, and a new video demonstrates what's changed since February 25.

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Steam Deck Competitor GPD Allegedly Uses Deck Footage For Its Own Marketing Materials

GPD, the company behind the first mainstream handheld gaming PC products, is accused of using Steam Deck videos for its own marketing purposes.

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Steam Deck Shipments Are ‘Ramping Up’ According to Valve
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Steam Deck shipment confirmation emails are beginning to go out to the next reservation window, and more often than before.

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The Steam Deck Now Has Over 2,000 Verified And Playable Games

The Steam Deck features double the number of supported games that it had a month ago, with the total number of playable games now sitting at 2000.

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Steam Deck Adds Support for Windows 11
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As a handheld PC, Valve has marketed the Steam Deck as something more than a portable games console, with the device now even supporting Windows 11.

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Valve Is Asking for Steam Deck Feedback
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Released a month ago, Valve's Steam Deck handheld PC has been in the possession of many gamers, so the company is seeing what users think so far.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.52 Secretly Added Steam Deck Optimized Settings
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Steam Deck owners notice that Cyberpunk 2077 now has Steam Deck optimized graphics settings, though they're far from perfect.

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Tests Show Windows on Steam Deck Causes Drops in Game Performance
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The Steam Deck has the potential to usher in a new era for mobile gaming, but there may be some issues for those wishing to install Windows 10 on it.

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New Half-Life Game Citadel Hinted at in Aperture Desk Job Datamined Files
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Since Aperture Desk Job was released, which accompanies Valve's Steam Deck, some information gets mined regarding a potential new Half-Life game.

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