Valve’s Steam Deck PC Gaming Console Release

Not so long ago, Gabe Newell talked about significant news concerning gaming consoles and the Steam platform. Later, from the insider information, it became clear that Valve plans to release its own gaming device, which can run PC-games, which was a real breakthrough in the gaming segment. Already on July 15 the manufacturer introduced customers a modern and powerful Steam Deck console.

The design of the device is made in a minimalist style, on the back side there are petals for the convenience of the player. The product assumes a low weight and ergonomic design.

Steam Deck Specifications

• 4-core processor on AMD Zen 2 architecture with 2.4-3.5 GHz, assuming 8 threads.
• 1.0-1.6 GHz RNDA 2 video chip.
• 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM.
• A 7-inch display at 1280×800 pixels, 400 nt brightness, 60 Hz refresh rate.
• Bluetooth 5.0 option.
• Gyroscope.
• Running on a single battery charge from 2 to 8 hours of play.
• Microphone, 3.5 mm headphone jack and USB-C.
• There are plans to release devices with 64GB eMMC storage, 256GB nVme SSD storage and 512GB nVme SSD storage.
• It is possible to increase storage capacity via microSD cards.
• Weight about 669 grams, dimensions – 298x117x49 mm.

Many may note that in the design of the Steam Deck, the difference between the Switch is not too outstanding. Otherwise, you can’t compare them.

The device provides a common library with Steam for PC, which allows you to play purchased games in the absence of a powerful gaming laptop. To do this, you need to log in to the profile, and then the gamer will be able to fully use the platform.

In comparison with other consoles Steam Deck has advantages in versatility. You can compare the gadget with a modern portable PC, where you can install the OS and other utilities.

The control system on the device is hybrid. The most important thing is that you can use the trackpad, which is available not only for classic stick, but also for the gadget itself.

The manufacturer has introduced an updated version of SteamOS, which was designed with the parameters of the console, anticheat. At the same time porting games, according to the manufacturer, it is not necessary, because the work of the device is carried out through a layer of Proton.

The manufacturer noted that the Steam Deck can be bought with a docking station. It is designed to connect the console to other gadgets, as well as to use as a power source.

On sale in the U.S., Canada, Britain and the EU the device will come to the end of 2021. In the rest of the world it will appear in stores next year. At the same Steam Deck price will be $399 for a 64GB device, and a device with an improved 512GB package will cost $649.