The handheld features a 7 inch screen, 2 thumbsticks, 2 trackpads, a D-pad, 4 face buttons, 4 shoulder buttons, and 4 grip buttons for control. It is powered by an AMD chipset with a Zen 2 CPU and RDNA 2 graphics (exact CPU and GPU specs still aren't released). Pricing starts at $399, with optional higher end models with more and faster storage. There is a dock for TV's which will be sold separately. The SteamDeck will begin shipping in December 2021, reservations open tomorrow, July 16th, at 10 AM PDT.
Technical Specs
Low end model | Mid tier model | High end model | |
Price | $399 | $529 | $649 |
CPU | Zen 2 (4 core, 8 thread, 2.4-3.5 GHz, up to 448 GFlops) | Zen 2 (4 core, 8 thread, 2.4-3.5 GHz, up to 448 GFlops) | Zen 2 (4 core, 8 thread, 2.4-3.5 GHz, up to 448 GFlops) |
GPU | RDNA 2 (8 core, 1-1.6 Hz, up to 1.6 TFlops) | RDNA 2 (8 core, 1-1.6 Hz, up to 1.6 TFlops) | RDNA 2 (8 core, 1-1.6 Hz, up to 1.6 TFlops) |
RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 (5500 MT/s) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (5500 MT/s) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (5500 MT/s) |
Storage (all models feature SD card slot for more storage) | 64 GB eMMC (slowest, PCIe Gen 2 x1) | 256 GB NVMe SSD (faster, PCIe gen 3 x4) | 512 GB NVMe SSD (fastest, PCIe Gen 3 x4) |
Screen | 7 inch 1280 x 800 LCD, 400 nits, 60 hz | 7 inch 1280 x 800 LCD, 400 nits, 60 hz | 7 inch 1280 x 800 LCD, 400 nits, 60 hz |
Battery | 40 watt (2-8 hour battery life) | 40 watt (2-8 hour battery life) | 40 watt (2-8 hour battery life) |
Connectivity | Wi-fi (802.1 a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.0 (no 5G) | Wi-fi (802.1 a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.0 (no 5G) | Wi-fi (802.1 a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.0 (no 5G) |
Audio | Stereo, 3.5m jack, dual array microphone, multi-channel audio over USB C | Stereo, 3.5m jack, dual array microphone, multi-channel audio over USB C | Stereo, 3.5m jack, dual array microphone, multi-channel audio over USB C |
Size |
298mm x 117mm x 49mm
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298mm x 117mm x 49mm
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298mm x 117mm x 49mm
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Weight |
Approx. 669 grams
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Approx. 669 grams
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Approx. 669 grams
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7" touchscreen
Type and swipe through the Steam UI with Deck's capacitive multi-touch display.
Trackpads
Play PC games that were never designed to be handheld. With increased precision and customizability, trackpads also give you a competitive edge when playing fast paced FPS games.
Gyro
With an IMU and capacitive touch thumbsticks on-board, Deck helps you aim better. By physically positioning the device you can achieve more precision than using a thumbstick or trackpad alone.

Plays nice with all your accessories
Steam Deck is Bluetooth-ready, and its USB-C port can handle all sorts of I/O. Want to have a fighting tournament on the go? Covered. Want to play with Bluetooth mouse and keyboard? Covered. Want to pair your favorite Bluetooth headphones? You're good to go.

Deck can be plugged in to your TV
Deck can be plugged in to your TV, monitor, or even your old CRT if you have the right cables. When docked, the Steam Deck’s USB-C port can carry video, audio, input, etc. Just plug in your peripherals, or use the official dock, and you’re ready to go.