Steam Deck

Steam Deck

Front side, LCD model
Developer	Valve
Type	Handheld gaming computer
Release date	NA: February 25, 2022 EU: February 25, 2022 AS: December 17, 2022 (LCD) WW: November 16, 2023 (OLED)
Introductory price	US$399–US$649 €419–€679 £349–£569
Media	Digital distribution
Operating system	SteamOS 3.5.19 (Stable)
System on a chip	Semi-custom AMD APU LCD model: "Aerith" (TSMC 7 nm) OLED model: "Sephiroth" (TSMC 6 nm)
CPU	AMD Zen 2 w/ 4-cores/8-threads, variable frequency @ 2.4 – 3.5 GHz
Memory	16 GB LPDDR5-5500, 88 GB/s (LCD), LPDDR5-6400, 102.4 GB/s (OLED) quad-channel 32-bit (128-bit)
Storage	LCD model: 64 GB eMMC—512 GB NVMe SSD OLED model: 512 GB—1 TB NVMe SSD All models use M.2 M-key 2230 interface.
Removable storage	microSD/SDXC/SDHC via UHS-I
Display	LCD model: 7-inch, 1280 × 800 Touchscreen IPS LCD @ 60 Hz 400 nits OLED model: 7.4-inch, 1280 × 800 Touchscreen HDR OLED @ 90 Hz 600 nits (SDR) 1000 nits (HDR) peak brightness
Graphics	AMD RDNA 2 w/ 8x CUs, variable frequency @ 1.0 – 1.6 GHz (1.0 – 1.6 TFLOPS FP32) & 1 GB VRAM
Sound	Stereo speakers from DSP
Input	2 × clickable analog sticks with capacitive touch (L3, R3) 2 × trackpads 2 × shoulder buttons (L1, R1) 2 × analog triggers (L2, R2) 4 × grip buttons (L4, R4, L5, R5) D-pad A/B/X/Y buttons 6 axis IMU (3 axis accelerometer, 3 axis gyroscope) View/Menu buttons Steam button Quick access button Volume +/− buttons Power button Microphone
Camera	Ambient light sensor
Touchpad	Multi-touch capacitive (x2)
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0 (LCD)/5.3 (OLED) Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4 GHz & 5 Ghz 5 (LCD), Tri-band 2.4, 5 & 6 Ghz 6E (OLED) 1 × USB-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 and DisplayPort 1.4 alt-modes Headphone jack
Power	Lithium-ion battery LCD model: 40 Wh OLED model: 50 Wh (Whole device max power draw = 25W, APU TDP = 4 – 15W) 5200 mAh
Online services	Steam
Dimensions	298 mm × 117 mm × 49 mm (11.7 in × 4.6 in × 1.9 in)
Mass	669 grams (1.475 lb)
Website	www.steamdeck.com

The Steam Deck, officially unveiled on July 15, 2021, is a handheld gaming computer designed to run the large library of games available on the Steam storefront client. Built upon the experiences gained from Valve's earlier ventures with Steam Machine and the Steam Controller, the Steam Deck integrates a custom AMD APU and SteamOS 3.0, a Linux-based operating system. The Steam Deck represents Valve's pivot towards a fully internal hardware development approach, following the challenges faced with Steam Machines' reliance on external manufacturers and the requirement for native Linux game support.

Since its release in February 2022, the Steam Deck has garnered significant attention for its widespread adoption and versatility, including support for both native Linux games and those running through Proton, a compatibility layer for Windows games. Additionally, the Steam Deck features a desktop mode and allows users to install third-party Linux applications. The device has seen multiple revisions, including the introduction of OLED screen models in November 2023, and has spurred interest in similar handheld gaming computers. Despite criticism regarding battery life, the Steam Deck has achieved notable commercial success, selling millions of units and influencing the market with its approach to portable gaming.