Remember the Steam Machine, not many do. Now Valve is trying again with a new handheld console called the Steam Deck. The console is set to release this December 2021 and seeks to create portable PC gaming. With both handheld and dock options available. The console will come in 3 options. <>$399 64GB 64GB eMMC internal storage Carrying case <>$529 256GB 256GB NVMe SSD internal storage Faster storage Carrying case Exclusive Steam Community profile bundle <>$649 512GB 512GB NVMe SSD internal storage Fastest storage Premium anti-glare etched glass Exclusive carrying case Exclusive Steam Community profile bundle Exclusive virtual keyboard theme Speeds and Feeds 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 RAM (5500 MT/s) Storage 64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1) 256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4) 512 GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4) All models include high-speed microSD card slot 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 Thumbsticks 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 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 2 Size and Weight Size 298mm x 117mm x 49mm Weight Approx. 669 grams Software Operating System SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based) Desktop KDE Plasma Official Dock Sold seperately. Specifications subject to change. Expansion Peripherals 1 x USB-A 3.1 Port 2 x USB-A 2.0 Ports Networking Ethernet External displays DisplayPort 1.4 HDMI 2.0 Power Input USB-C Power Delivery passthrough input Deck connection 6″ USB-C captive cable with low profile 90° connector Size and Weight Size 117mm x 29mm x 50.5mm Weight Approx. 120 grams
