Steam Deck

The Steam Deck™ is a handheld gaming computer from Valve that uses SteamOS. It's allows you to play PC games with Linux-based Proton compatibility layer (for Windows games), or Linux games natively. The original model (also referred to as the LCD model), was first released in February 25th, 2022.

Almost all Valve games (such as Half-Life 2, up to Portal 2) have been updated to natively support all of the Steam Deck's functionality (such as controller layout and bigger menu UI for the small screen) via an update released in 2021-2022 respectively, marking the game compatibility with the Steam Deck as Verified. Half-Life 2 and Portal comes with entirely new menu UI (Gamepad UI) which makes it scalable on any resolution (including 4K or higher), while also can be easily navigate using a controller, compared to which become smaller if you run the game on higher resolution.

There is a expansion for the Steam Deck, the Docking Station, which adds more extensibility to your current gaming setup, allowing you to connect your Steam Deck to your TV, Monitor, etc... up to 1440p@120Hz or 4K@60Hz using the DisplayPort or HDMI, and also allows you to connecting your USB devices and Gigabit Ethernet to your Steam Deck.

An OLED model was announced on November 9th, 2023, which was later released in November 16, 2023. These models replace the previous 2 higher end LCD/original model. Furthermore, a Limited Edition version of Steam Deck OLED, which have a translucent case, was also available alongside with the normal OLED model, through it is only available in US and Canada with limited quantities. The OLED model, by it's name, featured a OLED screen (which have higher contrast ratio and deeper black level compared to LCD), plus better battery life, faster Wi-Fi, better thermal design, and much more. For more information, visit the Steam Deck page and for the Docking Station, visit this page.

Screenshot of Steam Deck's operating system, SteamOS 3.0, with the default KDE Plasma desktop, running on.

Hardware Specifications

Warning:The hardware specifications and other information below may be changed over time. Therefore, it is recommended that you visit the official Steam Deck page for the latest information about its hardware specifications.

This is the hardware specifications for the Steam Deck. Both original (LCD) and OLED models were included.

Front side of the Steam Deck console.

Original (LCD) model

Steam Deck original model (LCD) - Tech Specs Compute Processor 7 nm 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 Steam Deck 64GB* Steam Deck 256GB Steam Deck 512GB* All include high-speed microSD card slot *available while supplies last - no longer manufactured Controls and Input Gamepad controls 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 800 x RGB Type Optically bonded IPS LCD for enhanced readability Display size 7” diagonal Maximum 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 (Arch-based) Desktop KDE Plasma

OLED model

Steam Deck OLED - Tech Specs Compute Processor 6 nm AMD APU CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32) GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32) APU power: 4-15W RAM 16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (6400 MT/s quad 32-bit channels) Storage Steam Deck 512GB/1TB NVMe SSD Both include high-speed microSD card slot Controls and Input Gamepad controls 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 Pressure-sensitivity for configurable click strength Gyro 6-Axis IMU Display Resolution 1280 x 800 x RGB Type HDR OLED Display size 7.4” diagonal Maximum brightness 1,000 nits peak brightness (HDR) 600 nits (SDR) Contrast ratio > 1,000,000 : 1 Color gamut 110% P3 Refresh rate up to 90Hz Response time <0.1 ms Touch enabled High performance touch Sensors Light Dual ambient light sensor ALS Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3 (support for controllers, accessories and audio) Dedicated Bluetooth antenna Wi-Fi Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E radio, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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 5.3 Power Input PD3.0 Type C power supply, 45W 2.5m cable Battery 50Whr battery - 3-12 hours of gameplay Expansion microSD UHS-I supports SD, SDXC and SDHC External connectivity for controllers & displays Display port over Type C; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB3 gen 2 Size and Weight Size 298mm x 117mm x 49mm Weight Approx. 640 grams Software Operating System SteamOS 3 (Arch-based) Desktop KDE Plasma

Accessories

Docking Station

Expansion

Front side of the Docking Station, with the Steam Deck attached to it.

Front side of the Docking Station, with the Steam Deck attached to it.

Peripherals
3 x USB-A 3.1 Gen1 Ports
Networking
Gigabit Ethernet
External displays
DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI 2.0
Supports up to 4k 60hz, or 1440p 120hz
MST (Multi-Stream Transport) enabling multi-monitor support*
FreeSync support**

Note:* MST support currently requires both the HDMI and DisplayPort ports to be in use, update is forthcoming.

Note:** FreeSync support is in-progress, update is forthcoming.

See also

• Category of Steam Deck games compatibility:
  • Verified - for Verified games
  • Playable - for Playable games
  • Unsupported - for Unsupported games
  • Unknown - for Unknown/Not tested games
• SteamOS - Steam Deck operating system.
• Gamepad UI in mods - tutorials on how to add the Gamepad UI (used when you play Half-Life 2 or Portal on Steam Deck) to your Source mod.

External links

• Official Website
• Steam Store page
• Steam Deck on KOMODO Website - for Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong