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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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Psychonauts 2 Looks Incredibly Smooth Running on Steam Deck

Double Fine's 3d platformer Psychonauts 2 shows remarkably smooth performance running on Valve's upcoming Steam Deck handheld.

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Steam Deck Dev-Kit Receives Praise from Developers
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With Valve sending out development kits for its upcoming Steam Deck device, feedback is returning, with many impressed by what the system can do.

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New Steam Deck UI Revealed
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Valve recently sent out the dev-kit for its upcoming Steam Deck system, and now new developments are showing what the actual interface will look like.

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Steam Deck Dev-Kits Now Being Sent Out to Developers
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With the Steam Deck due for release this December, Valve now says it is starting to send development kits off to studios and partners.

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Steam Files Patent for Unexpected Controller Feature
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A newly published patent from Valve offers a look at what could be its next Steam Controller, as well as a unique controller feature.

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The Steam Deck May Not Work With Every Steam Game After All
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Despite the excitement over Valve's upcoming Steam Deck handheld system, a new report indicates it may not be able to run every game after all.

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Patents Provide New Details About Valve's "Sensor-Rich" Steam Deck Controller
Valve

Valve's recent Steam Deck patent reveals some exciting new information about how players will interact with the system.

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Valve Uploads Ad for Steam Deck
PC Gaming

Valve publishes a video to its YouTube channel, with the clip essentially being an advert for the company's upcoming handheld PC, the Steam Deck.

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Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Praises Steam Deck
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Praises Steam Deck
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After visiting Valve and receiving a Steam Deck to try for himself, the head of Xbox Phil Spencer praises the design of the new gaming system.

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Valve Hopes Handheld PC Market Won’t Stop at Steam Deck
PC Gaming

Although Valve's upcoming Steam Deck has yet to hit the shelves, the company is saying that it hopes to lead the way for the handheld PC market.

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Valve Reveals Steam Deck Battery Life
PC Gaming

Given that the upcoming Steam Deck has a built-in FPS limiter to save battery, Valve reveals how much battery life users can expect.

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Steam Deck Standalone VR Headset Commented On by Valve
PC Gaming

Valve is asked whether the technology in the Steam Deck handheld PC platform could build towards the release of a new VR headset.

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Steam Deck Using Linux Explained
PC Gaming

Valve's new handheld PC is called the Steam Deck, and it runs on a Linux-based system that comes with different advantages and drawbacks.

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Here's the Steam Deck Size Compared to the Nintendo Switch
PC Gaming

An image emerges that shows what the Steam Deck looks like when compared to the Nintendo Switch, the device it's most being compared to.

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Steam Deck Popularity Leads to Spike in Linux Use
PC Gaming

Thanks to Valve's hotly-anticipated Steam Deck device, which brings PC gaming to the mobile market, use of Linux has increased on the Steam platform.

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Gabe Newell Has Been Testing the Steam Deck by Playing Dota 2
PC Gaming

While the world waits for Valve's Steam Deck to be released in December, Gabe Newell discusses how he's been playing Dota 2 to test the device.

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Gabe Newell Confirms Steam Deck Should be Compatible with Oculus Quest
PC Gaming

In a recent interview, Valve's Gabe Newell confirms that the company's upcoming Steam Deck portal PC should be compatible with the Oculus VR headset.

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Switch Pro Could Take a Few Features From the Steam Deck
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It is no secret that the Steam Deck is something to be excited about, and some of its best features should be included in the Switch Pro.

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Steam Deck: Big Games That Won't Work on the Handheld
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While the Steam Deck is great in its own right, there are some popular games that won't run on the hardware without official support.

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Steam Deck Comes with an FPS Limiter to Conserve Battery
PC Gaming

More information has come to light about the upcoming Steam Deck, as Pierre-Loup Griffais says it will have an optional FPS limiter to save battery.

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