Steam Deck

A bit Nintendo Switch, a bit gaming PC, the Steam Deck is a handheld system with gaming power underneath its screen. Whereas it appears to be quite a bit like a console, it is as open as a PC, which suggests you may plug it right into a monitor or TV, hook up controllers or a mouse and keyboard, even install Windows over its Linux innards should you choose. However, the Steam Deck has some distinctive options that give it an extra streamlined console-like expertise.

The new model of SteamOS, Valve’s Linux-based operating system, will be capable of seamlessly play games that had been built for Windows because of a compatibility tool called Proton. The system can droop and resume games, too, and helps some fancy new AMD graphics features, like FidelityFX Super Resolution upscaling.

The Steam Deck is at the moment solely accessible to order for the US, UK, Canada and the European Union, however Valve has advised us that it desires to make the Deck accessible to order in additional countries when it will possibly. There are at the moment no plans to sell the Steam Deck in stores, so buying it from Valve straight would be the solely possibility for the foreseeable future.

The price of the Steam Deck relies on which model you need, and there are three totally different versions primarily based on storage size. The Steam Deck prices:

$399 for the 64GB version
$529 for the 256GB version
$649 for the 512GB version

The dearer variations of the Steam Deck function faster NVMe SSD storage, whereas the cheapest, is listed with a 64GB eMMC (embedded multi-media card) storage solution. All three variations will allow you to improve storage space with a MicroSD card, at least.

Steam Deck Features

Fast storage

Get the built-in storage you want: 64GB eMMC, 256GB NVMe SSD (faster), or 512GB NVMe SSD (fastest). Should you’re searching for more space, increase your built-in storage with a microSD card and fill it up with much more games.

Hi-Fi audio

Steam Deck’s stereo speakers pack a punch. An embedded DSP gives clarity and a large soundstage for an immersive listening experience. Connect your favorite headset, or use the onboard dual microphones to chat with your friends.

40Wh battery

Steam Deck’s onboard 40 watt-hour battery provides a number of hours of play time for many games. For lighter use cases like game streaming, smaller 2D games, or net looking, you may expect to get the utmost battery life of approximately 7-8 hours.

Expandable I/O

The single USB-C jack is multi-purpose: used for charging, peripherals, and even throwing the sport onto an enormous screen at the same time. Any USB-C hub can be utilized to broaden your options or get our Steam Deck™ Docking Station when it’s released. More data on the dock under.

Wireless

WiFi retains you related to the world, and Bluetooth permits for all kinds of wireless peripherals – from controllers to headsets, keyboards, and mice.

Fast Suspend / Resume

We’ve built a fast suspend/resume feature into SteamOS. Press the power button, and Steam Deck will suspend your sport and go into sleep mode. Push the power button once more and it’ll get up right where you left off.

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