The Valve Steam Deck OLED is officially hitting stores on November 16. Available in in 512GB ($549) and 1TB ($649) variants, this handheld gaming PC now features a 7.4″ OLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 6nm APU, 6400 MT/s memory, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, as well as a 50Whr battery for up to 12-hours of continuous use on a single charge.
The Valve Steam Deck runs a custom version of SteamOS based on Linux, optimized AMD hardware, but as of today, you can install Microsoft Windows on the handheld game console. More specifically, it’s Windows 10, complete with working drivers for the GPU, Wi-Fi. One caveat: audio output through the Steam Deck’s 3.5mm headphone jack and speakers is not yet working properly, so you’ll need either a Bluetooth or a USB-C-to-headphone jack adapter.
Valve’s Steam Deck is as close as you’ll get to a powerful handheld gaming computer that won’t cost you as much as a high-powered PC. Featuring a semi-custom AMD accelerated processing unit (APU) based no their Zen 2 / RDNA 2 architectures, comparable in performance to Ryzen 3000 desktop computer processors and the GPU performance to that of the Radeon RX 6000 series. The built-in 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM in a quad channel configuration will ensure smooth gameplay for most titles. Read more for two hands-on videos and additional information.
Priced from $399, Valve’s Steam Deck is not just a handheld game console, but rather a powerful all-in-one portable PC equipped with a custom processor developed in cooperation with AMD. Think of it as a miniature gaming laptop with the capability to run the latest AAA games. Plus, your existing Steam library will also be on Deck to play games, and it’s also an open PC, which means you have the ability to install any software or connect with any hardware. Read more for two videos, including a hands-on look.
Set to hit the Nintendo DS next month, Elite Forces: Unit 77 is a game that combines action and strategy. Letting players control four characters, each with special abilities that need to be used in conjunction with the other members. Continue reading for the trailer.
In this feature, “Valve goes behind the scenes to give you an in-depth look at went into creating their incredible collection of games.” Continue reading for the video.