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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.<br><br> | 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.<br><br> | ||
For more information, visit the [https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck Steam Deck page]. | For more information, visit the [https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck Steam Deck page]. | ||
== Hardware Specifications == | |||
===Compute=== | |||
'''Processor:''' | |||
AMD APU<br> | |||
CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)<br> | |||
GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0-1.6GHz (up to 1.6 TFlops FP32)<br> | |||
APU power: 4-15W<br> | |||
'''RAM:'''<br> | |||
16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (5500 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)<br> | |||
'''Storage:'''<br> | |||
64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)<br> | |||
256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)<br> | |||
512 GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)<br> | |||
<br> | |||
''All models use socketed 2230 m.2 modules (not intended for end-user replacement)<br> | |||
All models include high-speed microSD card slot<br>'' | |||
<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Some 256GB and 512GB models ship with a PCIe Gen 3 x2 SSD. In our testing, we did not see any impact to gaming performance between x2 and x4.<br>'' | |||
=== Controls and Input === | |||
'''Gamepad controls:'''<br> | |||
A B X Y buttons<br> | |||
D-pad<br> | |||
L & R analog triggers<br> | |||
L & R bumpers<br> | |||
View & Menu buttons<br> | |||
4 x assignable grip buttons<br> | |||
'''Thumbsticks:'''<br> | |||
2 x full-size analog sticks with capacitive touch<br> | |||
Haptics:<br> | |||
HD haptics<br> | |||
'''Trackpads:'''<br> | |||
2 x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback<br> | |||
55% better latency compared to Steam Controller<br> | |||
Pressure-sensitivity for configurable click strength<br> | |||
'''Gyro:'''<br> | |||
6-Axis IMU<br> | |||
=== Display === | |||
'''Resolution:'''<br> | |||
1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio)<br> | |||
Type:<br> | |||
Optically bonded IPS LCD for enhanced readability<br> | |||
'''Display Size:'''<br> | |||
7" diagonal<br> | |||
'''Brightness:'''<br> | |||
400 nits typical<br> | |||
'''Refresh Rate:'''<br> | |||
60Hz<br> | |||
'''Touch Enabled:'''<br> | |||
Yes<br> | |||
'''Sensors:'''<br> | |||
Ambient light sensor<br> | |||
=== Connectivity === | |||
'''Bluetooth:'''<br> | |||
Bluetooth 5.0 (support for controllers, accessories and audio)<br> | |||
'''Wi-Fi:'''<br> | |||
Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac<br> | |||
=== Audio === | |||
'''Channels:'''<br> | |||
Stereo with embedded DSP for an immersive listening experience<br> | |||
'''Microphones:'''<br> | |||
Dual microphone array<br> | |||
Headphone / mic jack:<br> | |||
3.5mm stereo headphone / headset jack<br> | |||
'''Digital:'''<br> | |||
Multichannel audio via DisplayPort over USB-C, standard USB-C, or Bluetooth 5.0<br> | |||
=== Power === | |||
'''Input:'''<br> | |||
45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply<br> | |||
'''Battery:'''<br> | |||
40Whr battery. 2 - 8 hours of gameplay<br> | |||
=== Expansion === | |||
'''microSD:'''<br> | |||
UHS-I supports SD, SDXC and SDHC<br> | |||
External connectivity for<br> | |||
'''controllers & displays:'''<br> | |||
USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB 3.2 Gen 2y<br> | |||
=== Size and Weight === | |||
'''Size:'''<br> | |||
298mm x 117mm x 49mm<br> | |||
'''Weight:'''<br> | |||
Approx. 669 grams<br> | |||
=== Software === | |||
'''Operating System:'''<br> | |||
SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based)<br> | |||
'''Desktop:'''<br> | |||
KDE Plasma<br> | |||
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Revision as of 22:26, 17 March 2023


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.
For more information, visit the Steam Deck page.
Hardware Specifications
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 on-board RAM (5500 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)
Storage:
64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)
256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)
512 GB high-speed NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)
All models use socketed 2230 m.2 modules (not intended for end-user replacement)
All models include high-speed microSD card slot
*Some 256GB and 512GB models ship with a PCIe Gen 3 x2 SSD. In our testing, we did not see any impact to gaming performance between x2 and x4.
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 IPS 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 2y
Size and Weight
Size:
298mm x 117mm x 49mm
Weight:
Approx. 669 grams
Software
Operating System:
SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based)
Desktop:
KDE Plasma