VALVE Steam Deck Handheld Gaming Console

The VALVE Steam Deck Console is a great way to entertain yourself by playing video games. This console has a 7inch screen when measured diagonally to deliver an immersive experience. Moreover, the optically bounded IPS LCD ensures enhanced readability. This screen has a display resolution of 1280 x 800px with 60Hz and typical nits of about 400. This device has 64GB eMMC and 16GB LPDDR5 onboard RAM for lag-free performance. The device also supports other storage mediums like SD, SDXC, and SDHC. The device supports Bluetooth 5.0 to connect with devices from a reasonable distance.

Enhanced Functionalities

The VALVE Handheld Console operates on dual-band WiFi radio waves like 2.4GHz and 5GHz to connect better with the available networks. This console has high-performance CPU and GPU processors so that you can experience gaming seamlessly.

Charging and Contents

The VALVE Gaming Console comes with a USB charging cable, steam deck, and carrying case. The charger can be used for powering your device, irrespective of the slot you use.

Portability meets power
We partnered with AMD to create Steam Deck’s custom APU, optimized for handheld gaming. It is a Zen 2 + RDNA 2 powerhouse, delivering more than enough performance to run the latest AAA games in a very efficient power envelope.

Your Steam Library, anywhere
Once you’ve logged into Steam Deck, your entire Steam Library shows up, just like any other PC. You’ll also see the compatibility rating of each game, indicating the kind of experience you can expect when playing. You can dynamically filter any view in your library by compatibility rating if you’re looking for specific sorts of experiences.

Control with comfort
The Steam Deck was built for extended play sessions—whether you’re using thumb sticks or trackpads—with full-size controls positioned perfectly within your reach. The rear of the device is sculpted to comfortably fit a wide range of hand sizes.

There’s a dock, too.
The Steam Deck™ Docking Station props up your Steam Deck while connecting to external displays, wired networking, USB peripherals, and power. Whether connecting your Steam Deck to your living room TV, setting up on your work desk, or charging on your night stand, the Dock is perfect for extending the places and ways you can use your Steam Deck.

Tech Specs

Compute

• Processor:
  • AMD APU
  • CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
  • GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)
  • APU power: 4-15W
• RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (5500 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)
• Storage:
  • 64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)
  • 256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)
  • 512 GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)

• All models use socketed 2230 m.2 modules (not intended for end-user replacement)
• All models include high-speed microSD card slot
• *Some 256GB and 512GB models ship with a PCIe Gen 3 x2 SSD. In our testing, we did not see any impact to gaming performance between x2 and x4.

Controls and Input

• Gamepad controls:
  • A B X Y buttons
  • D-pad
  • L & R analog triggers
  • L & R bumpers
  • View & Menu buttons
  • 4 x assignable grip buttons
• Thumb sticks: 2 x full-size analog sticks with capacitive touch
• Haptics: HD haptics
• Trackpads:
  • 2 x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback
  • 55% better latency compared to Steam Controller
  • Pressure-sensitivity for configurable click strength
• Gyro: 6-Axis IMU

Display

• Resolution: 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio)
• Type: Optically bonded IPS LCD for enhanced readability
• Display Size: 7″ diagonal
• Brightness: 400 nits typical
• Refresh Rate: 60Hz
• Touch Enabled: Yes
• Sensors: Ambient light sensor

Connectivity

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 (support for controllers, accessories and audio)
• Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Audio

• Channels: Stereo with embedded DSP for an immersive listening experience
• Microphones: Dual microphone array
• Headphone / mic jack: 3.5mm stereo headphone / headset jack
• Digital: Multichannel audio via DisplayPort over USB-C, standard USB-C, or Bluetooth 5.0

Power

• Input: 45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply
• Battery: 40Whr battery. 2 – 8 hours of gameplay

Expansion

• microSD: UHS-I supports SD, SDXC and SDHC
• External connectivity for controllers & displays: USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB 3.2 Gen 2y

Size and Weight

• Size: 298mm x 117mm x 49mm
• Weight: Approx. 669 grams

Software

• Operating System: SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based)
• Desktop: KDE Plasma