Valve is entering the handheld gaming space, shocking the world when the company announced the Steam Deck. The Valve Steam Deck 64 / 256 / 512 GB will bring a PC gamers’ Steam library to the handheld console, which Valve says will provide a seamless transition between both platforms. As the name suggests, the Steam Deck 256GB will include 256GB SSD NVMe internal storage and will include a carrying case and an exclusive steam community profile bundle.
A micro SD slot will also enable expanded storage. The Steam Deck can also be docked to a monitor, and used as a PC, or docked to a TV. Valve partnered with AMD to create a specialized APU optimized for handheld gaming, and Valve says the chip will deliver performance to run AAA gaming titles. The Valve Steam Deck 64 / 256 / 512 GB is outfitted with a 7-inch touchscreen, and two trackpads under the control sticks that allow gamers to operate games never designed outside of mouse and keyboard capabilities.
Tech Specs
Compute
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Processor
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AMD APU
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CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
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GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)
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APU power: 4-15W
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RAM
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Storage
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64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)
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256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4)
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512 GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4)
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Controls and Input
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Gamepad controls
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Thumbsticks
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Haptics
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Trackpads
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2 x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback
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55% better latency compared to Steam Controller
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Pressure-sensitivity for configurable click strength
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Gyro
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Display
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Resolution
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Type
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Display Size
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Brightness
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Refresh Rate
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Touch Enabled
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Sensors
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Connectivity
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Bluetooth
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Wi-Fi
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Audio
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Channels
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Microphones
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Headphone / mic jack
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Digital
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Expansion
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microSD
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External connectivity for
controllers and displays
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Size and Weight
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Size
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Weight
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Software
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Operating System
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Desktop
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