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
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.
I've read zero about this but I cannot imagine that they aren't also selling this as a thing to stream games to from your more powerful PC.
IIRC Steam has that as a built-in feature and if this thing runs "normal programs" then it'll be able to do that.
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Yep!