Steam Deck Handheld Console 256 GB

Processor :AMD APU

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)

APU power: 4-15W

RAM:16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (5500 MT/s quad 32-bit channels)

Storage: 

64 GB eMMC (PCIe Gen 2 x1)

256 GB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen 3 x4 or PCIe Gen 3 x2*)

All models use socketed 2230 m.2 modules (not intended for end-user replacement)

All models include high-speed microSD card slot

*Some 256GB and 512GB models ship with a PCIe Gen 3 x2 SSD. In our testing, we did not see any impact to gaming performance between x2 and x4.

Controls and Input

Gamepad controls:

A B X Y buttons

D-pad

L & R analog triggers

L & R bumpers

View & Menu buttons

4 x assignable grip buttons

Thumbsticks:2 x full-size analog sticks with capacitive touch

Haptics:HD haptics

Trackpads:

2 x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback

55% better latency compared to Steam Controller

Pressure-sensitivity for configurable click strength

Gyro:6-Axis IMU

Display

Resolution:1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio)

Type:Optically bonded IPS LCD for enhanced readability

Display Size:7″ diagonal

Brightness:400 nits typical

Refresh Rate:60Hz

Touch Enabled:Yes

Sensors:Ambient light sensor

Connectivity

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 (support for controllers, accessories and audio)

Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Audio

Channels:Stereo with embedded DSP for an immersive listening experience

Microphones:Dual microphone array

Headphone / mic jack:3.5mm stereo headphone / headset jack

Digital:Multichannel audio via DisplayPort over USB-C, standard USB-C, or Bluetooth 5.0

Power

Input:45W USB Type-C PD3.0 power supply

Battery:40Whr battery. 2 – 8 hours of gameplay

Expansion

microSD:UHS-I supports SD, SDXC and SDHC

External connectivity for controllers & displays: USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support; up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz, USB 3.2 Gen 2y

Size and Weight

Size:298mm x 117mm x 49mm

Weight:Approx. 669 grams

Software

Operating System:SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based)

Desktop:KDE Plasma