Runs on a version of linux (SteamOS), which is fucking cool. You can also install other game stores and run normal programs on it.

Here are some tech specs:

  • 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)
  • 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM (5500 MT/s)
  • 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio)
  • 7" optically bonded LCD
  • Bluetooth 5.0 (support for controllers, accessories and audio)
  • Wi-FiDual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  • MicroSD slot to add more storage

Is this any good? Looks better than the switch, but idk.

Sources:

  • Valve preorder site: https://www.steamdeck.com/en/
  • Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/22578782/steam-deck-handheld-valve-release-date-price
  • Dirtbag [they/them]
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    3 years ago

    Starts at $400 for base model and $650 for the premium with more storage. Fuck, that's a lot more than a switch.

    • Dirtbag [they/them]
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      3 years ago

      Reservations are $5 though and go towards the cost if you buy it. I kind of want to just reserve it in case I somehow have that much money saved up whenever they want me to pay for it.

    • Damson [comrade/them]
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      3 years ago

      With the 5600g coming out I would just recommend someone who was looking to buy this to build a budget PC but at 400 its hard to beat imo