Steam Deck

handheld gaming PC developed by Valve

The Steam Deck is a mobile gaming computer made by Valve and released on February 25, 2022. The Steam Deck can be played as a handheld or connected to a monitor similar to the Nintendo Switch. It is an x86-64-v3 that lets user access the Steam library and other Microsoft Windows PC games there was always kind of this classic chicken and egg problem with the Steam Machine.

Steam Deck
Front side of Steam Deck
DeveloperValve
ManufacturerQuanta Computer
Type
Release dateFebruary 25, 2022
Introductory price
MediaDigital distribution
Operating systemSteamOS 3.0
System-on-chip usedAMD custom APU
CPUZen 2, 4-core, 8-threads,
variable frequency @ 2.4–3.5 GHz
Memory16 GB LPDDR5 @ 5500 MT/s
Storage
  • Base model: 64 GB eMMC
  • Mid model: 256 GB NVMe SSD
  • Top model: 512 GB NVMe SSD
  • All models use M.2 2230 interface
Removable storagemicroSD/SDXC/SDHC
Display
  • 7-inch, 1280 × 800 Touchscreen LCD @ 60Hz
  • Docked: Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz
GraphicsAMD RDNA 2 with 8 CUs,
variable frequency @ 1.0–1.6 GHz
Sound
Input
CameraAmbient light sensor
TouchpadMulti-touch capacitive (x2)
Connectivity
Power40 Wh Lithium-ion battery
Online servicesSteam
Dimensions298 mm × 117 mm × 49 mm (11.7 in × 4.6 in × 1.9 in)
Mass669 grams (1.475 lb)
Websitewww.steamdeck.com