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Developer | Valve |
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Type | Handheld gaming computer |
Release date | (LCD)
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Introductory price | |
Media | Digital distribution |
Operating system | SteamOS 3.5.19 (Stable) |
System on a chip | Semi-custom AMD APU |
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) |
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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 |
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Camera | Ambient light sensor |
Touchpad | Multi-touch capacitive (x2) |
Connectivity |
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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 |
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.