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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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Early Steam Deck owners are already showing off the device's potential for Switch emulation on YouTube, with Nintendo taking their videos down.

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While Valve isn't being specific about what it's working on or what fans can expect, the company is making it clear that new games are coming.

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Bungie is taking a hard stance on Steam Deck support for Destiny 2, announcing bans for players attempting to side-step the incompatibility.

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The Steam Deck has only been out for about a week and users are already noticing some stick drifting after only light use.

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All things must go through numerous stages of development, especially when it comes to technology, and the Steam Deck by Valve is no exception.

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Getting hold of the newly-released Steam Deck requires reserving one and awaiting an email leading to a purchase, unless you're this person, that is.

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Valve CEO Gabe Newell addresses rumors about a Steam game subscription service, revealing details about what the future might hold.

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Steam users eagerly awaiting their Steam Deck handhelds can now look up how compatible their game libraries are with the device.

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Video Shows Where Steam Deck May Be Difficult to Repair
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A new teardown video demonstrates what parts of the Steam Deck are easy to remove and replace, but not every component is easily disassembled.

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As the release date nears for the Steam Deck, players are wondering how many of their titles they’ll be able to play on the go.

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Valve has just released the full array of CAD files necessary for users to edit the outer shell of the company's upcoming Steam Deck handheld.

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Valve's Steam Deck's battery life can be expected to last between 2-8 hours unless the FPS is not capped, which will yield only around 90 minutes.

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Maybe the popularity of battle royale extraordinaire Fortnite has dwindled, but fans may still be annoyed that it won't be compatible with Steam Deck.

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Valve's Steam Deck is almost here, with its release marking Valve's second attempt at a home console and its third at hardware for television.

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A new image of Valve's Steam Deck shows just how big the handheld gaming PC is in comparison to PlayStation's previous handheld console.

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