Steam Announces New Console, Steam Deck
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News by Grayshadow on Jul 15, 2021
Valve's last attempt at a console, the Steam Machine, failed horribly and now Valve is seeking to try again. With a new Nintendo Switch-looking 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
Speed and Feeds
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
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
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
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
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
Input
45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply
Battery
40Whr battery. 2 - 8 hours of gameplay
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
298mm x 117mm x 49mm
Weight
Approx. 669 grams
Speeds and Feeds
Compute
Controls and Input
Display
Connectivity
Audio
Power
Expansion
Size and Weight
Software
Operating System
SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based)
Desktop
KDE Plasma
Official Dock
Sold separately. Specifications are 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
We'll see how Valve will support this new system. It shows promise but the so did the Steam Machine.
Adam Siddiqui,
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