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Steam Deck - portable Switch-like SteamOS-based PC
MysterD:
Steam has their own new Switch-like handleheld Steam-device, called the Steam Deck that is coming this December 2021.
PC Gamer - https://www.pcgamer.com/steam-deck-handheld-announced/
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Steam Deck hardware specs
Here are the specifications of the handheld itself, according to Valve:
CPU: AMD 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)
RAM: 16 GB DDR5
Storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB versions; expandable with MicroSD cards
Display: 7" diagonal, 1280x800 (16:10), 60Hz LCD touchscreen
Audio: Stereo speakers that "pack a punch," says Valve, 3.5mm stereo jack, dual mics, multichannel USB-C/Bluetooth output
Controls: Two analog sticks with capacitive touch, D-pad, face buttons, analog triggers, bumpers, assignable grip buttons, "view" and "menu" buttons, gyro
Trackpads: There's two of them, and Valve says that they have "55% better latency compared to Steam Controller."
Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wired connectivity: USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB 3.2 Gen 2
Battery: 40Whr, "2-8 hours of gameplay"
Size: 11.7" x 4.6" x 1.8" (298mm x 117mm x 49mm)
Weight: Approximately 1.47 lbs (669 grams)
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MysterD:
IGN:
Video and interview w/ questions, answers, info, and whatnot on the Steam Deck:
Video w/ talk about this Steam Deck going up against Playstation, other platforms, and this thing's actual power:
MysterD:
PC Gamer - You can also install Windows and other gaming store-fronts on this device too:
https://www.pcgamer.com/you-can-install-windows-on-a-steam-deck-and-possibly-other-game-storefronts-too/
Kotaku - You can install Epic Store on Steam Deck, since SteamOS is based off the Linux platform:
https://kotaku.com/valve-s-steam-deck-will-let-you-shop-on-epic-games-stor-1847301513
iPPi:
Looks pretty cool, but I will wait for it to be released before actually considering.
As someone who does not have a gaming laptop, it may be a suitable compromise to use a Steam Deck while traveling (in circumstances where I would feel like actually playing video games). The price point for the upgraded models was more expensive than I expected, but you are purportedly getting a PC (rather than a gaming console) so there is a lot more utility with it.
idolminds:
I'm interested in seeing how it turns out. Not sure how the controls being kind of bunched up at the top is going to pan out. But its neat. If I bought one I would definitely go with one with more than 64GB of space. I have multiple games that are already larger than that.
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