Thursday, July 15th 2021
Valve Announces the Steam Deck Game Console
Valve announces Steam Deck, the first in a new category of handheld PC gaming devices starting at $399. Steam Deck is a powerful all-in-one portable PC. With a custom processor developed in cooperation with AMD, Steam Deck is comparable to a gaming laptop with the ability to run the latest AAA games. Your Steam library will be on Deck to play games wherever and whenever you want. Steam Deck is also an open PC, adding the ability to install any software or connect with any hardware.
"We think Steam Deck gives people another way to play the games they love on a high-performance device at a great price," says Valve founder Gabe Newell. "As a gamer, this is a product I've always wanted. And as a game developer, it's the mobile device I've always wanted for our partners." Steam Deck starts at $399, with increased storage options available for $529 and $649. Reservations open July 16th at 10 AM PDT; shipping is slated to start in December 2021.Steam Deck details:
"We think Steam Deck gives people another way to play the games they love on a high-performance device at a great price," says Valve founder Gabe Newell. "As a gamer, this is a product I've always wanted. And as a game developer, it's the mobile device I've always wanted for our partners." Steam Deck starts at $399, with increased storage options available for $529 and $649. Reservations open July 16th at 10 AM PDT; shipping is slated to start in December 2021.Steam Deck details:
- Powerful, custom APU developed with AMD
- Optimized for hand-held gaming
- Full-sized controls
- 7" touchscreen
- WiFi and Bluetooth ready
- USB-C port for accessories
- microSD slot for storage expansion
- 3 different storage options available




188 Comments on Valve Announces the Steam Deck Game Console
I played with. 3400G (£600 build for 11 year old, 965 points on uniengine heaven bench) at the weekend, I know.
And ddr4 verses LPddr5(approaching twice the bandwidth).
@The red spirit 3400G unconstrained isn't this flat out, that's some clutching at straws right there, your basing your opinion on nonsense.
And a 3400G is typically connected to a 1080P display, this isn't.
How's about we wait on reviews ,you can spout absolutes all you want while learning about GPU?! But where's it getting us, to another round at the same loop.
We heard your opinion, we have it in mind now back it up with fact's or peaceably agree to disagree and we'll see what benches say, going round in circles helps no one.
Out.
My words, nooice.
www.steamdeck.com/en/faq
Think I'll be 2023 personally, they can shove that if it slips again.