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]
    ·
    3 years ago

    I could play this in the tub and uhh it looks cool.

    • DirtbagVegan [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      I can certainly see some people liking it, but I think they're going to be competing too much with the Switch. There's no room in mobile gaming anymore when everyone has a smart phone. That's why the PS Vita failed. Switch works because it's a home console with mobile ability and has a ton of appeal to kids who don't have smart phones.

      • Dirtbag [they/them]
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        3 years ago

        Yeah, they're selling a dock with it and it uses your existing steam games, but I don't think it will be a switch killer or anything.

        I wonder how they'll handle the hardware getting older? Nintendo has games building to the specs of their console, but Steam is basically porting over games meant for normal PCs.

        • DirtbagVegan [he/him]
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          3 years ago

          The one thing it has going for it is that because it's using steam ecosystem it doesn't need its own dedicated development like a true console would.

          As far as hardware, it's basically a modern sealed, soldered laptop. You'll still be able to play some things and won't be able to play others.

      • blobjim [he/him]
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        3 years ago

        It has more hardware compatibility (external displays, USB, any bluetooth devices) and you can use it as a desktop computer with regular software. The main reason to get a Switch is for the exclusive games though.