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Valve’s Steam Deck in our hands

Switch-like Steam portable is coming this December


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The Steam Deck is a new handheld device from Valve for playing PC games on the go, the company announced Thursday. The Nintendo Switch-like device is set for release in December starting at $399.

Previously rumored as the “SteamPal,” the Steam Deck is a portable PC that’s slightly larger than the Nintendo Switch. It features a 7-inch touchscreen, two thumbsticks, a D-pad, and a four-button layout. There are also two trackpads — one on either side of the machine, under the thumbsticks — to allow for increased precision. The Steam Deck has eight triggers on its back: four on the device’s shoulders and four more where the ring and pinky fingers rest.

The Steam Deck will run games from players’ existing Steam libraries. Players will simply log into their account, and their friends and catalog should follow them onto the handheld. The Steam Deck is capable of running PC games on its own hardware, without the power of the cloud. Videos released by Valve show people using the Steam Deck to natively play games such as Baldur’s Gate 3, Crusader Kings 3, Disco Elysium, Hades, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Players can also purchase a dock that allows the Steam Deck to run on a TV.



Inside, the Steam Deck boasts an accelerated processing unit (APU) built by AMD. Its CPU is based on the company’s Zen 2 microarchitecture and tops out at 3.5 GHz. The GPU contains eight RDNA 2 compute units running at up to 1.6 GHz, delivering peak performance of 1.6 teraflops. The system packs 16 GB of RAM and a microSD card slot, allowing users to expand upon the built-in storage. The Steam Deck’s 7-inch screen is an LCD with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 60 Hz refresh rate at a 720p resolution of 1280x800. The Steam Deck also features a dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi radio — it’s compatible with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks — and Bluetooth 5.0 for controllers, accessories, and (unlike the Switch) audio.


At launch, the Steam Deck will be available in three models with different storage options. Valve says there are no performance differences between the three versions — aside from the speed of the flash memory, which will provide varying read and write speeds.

The $399 base model offers 64 GB of storage in the eMMC format. The next model up costs $529, and packs faster storage courtesy of a 256 GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD; it also comes with an “exclusive Steam Community profile bundle.” The top-tier Steam Deck, at $649, includes a 512 GB NVMe SSD that Valve refers to as “high-speed,” although it is still a PCIe 3.0 drive. In addition, this model’s screen features “premium anti-glare etched glass.” The unit comes with an exclusive carrying case and exclusive virtual keyboard theme, on top of the cheaper models’ bonuses.

Steam users will be able to reserve any of the three Steam Deck models (for a fee) starting at 1 p.m. EDT on Friday, July 16 — as long as they made a purchase on the Steam Store at some point before June 2021. If not, they’ll have to wait until 48 hours later.
 
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Necrokiller

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Does Nintendo Switch have the capability of running SteamOS or Windows? :unsure:

I'd buy it if it did 🤷‍♂️
 

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"We've been discussing a device like this for several years," says Coomer,

"We weren't really interested in making a handheld device that couldn't play all the games on Steam. We tossed around the idea of making something that was based on a very different architecture - you know, something that was not an x86 kind of PC-like solution - but that would have diverged quite a ways from a device that was fundamentally designed to play the games that were already on Steam. So only just recently when we've been working with AMD did we really think it became possible to bring a product to market that had the performance envelope that was correct to play the latest triple-A games and do it really well, and do it in a small form factor without, you know, melting - and we're really happy with what we've been able to achieve. If we had tried to do it even a couple of years ago, it would have been a lot more difficult."
The difference is mobile hardware catching up and becoming capable for modern games. 🤷‍♂️
Oh yeah? Then why'd they suddenly announce compatibility for the entire Steam library along with the Steam Deck's announcement? 🤣
It's obvious that the Steam Deck was the catalyst behind Proton's development after Steam Machines failed 🤷‍♂️
Guess that settles that :ROFLMAO:
 

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What happens if the analog stick on your Steam Deck starts drifting, or a button starts malfunctioning?

Valve customer support: Please send the Deck in. It should take a couple of weeks.



What happens if the analog stick on your Nintendo Switch starts drifting, or a button starts malfunctioning?

Nintendo customer support:



Please send in the joy-con that's causing trouble, and we'll fix it for you. In the meantime, consider using a spare. We apologize for the inconvenience.



Kahan gayi so-called versatility? 🤣
 

Necrokiller

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What happens if the analog stick on your Steam Deck starts drifting, or a button starts malfunctioning?

Valve customer support: Please send the Deck in. It should take a couple of weeks.



What happens if the analog stick on your Nintendo Switch starts drifting, or a button starts malfunctioning?

Nintendo customer support:



Please send in the joy-con that's causing trouble, and we'll fix it for you. In the meantime, consider using a spare. We apologize for the inconvenience.



Kahan gayi so-called versatility? 🤣


Hahahahahaha :ROFLMAO:
 
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Necrokiller went out for a walk in the park with his new handheld, the Steam Deck. Just then, he ran into @EternalBlizzard.

EternalBlizzard: oh hey, is that the Steam Deck?
Necrokiller: managed to snag one from the first shipment. Pretty cool, eh?
EternalBlizzard: let's have a seat on that nearby bench and play some multiplayer games, shall we?
Necrokiller: About that...did you bring your controller?
EternalBlizzard: what do you mean did I bring my controller? I'm out for a quick jog here!
Necrokiller: Tou ghar se ley aou, main wait kar leta hun 🤷‍♂️
EternalBlizzard: sure, I'll make like a blizzard and be right back...kthx
Spoiler: show
bai 🤣


An hour had passed, but Eternal never Returnal'ed. Disappointed, Necrokiller put the Deck in his backpack and went back home.

*24 hours later*

Eternal Returnal'ed for a quick jog the next day. He brought a wireless controller along, hoping to run into Necrokiller again. Instead, he ran into CT playing his Nintendo Switch.

EternalBlizzard: tum Nintendo fans bhi na. Dunya kahan se kahan pohanch gayi, but you're still playing on this ancient handheld. My cellphone has better specs at this point
CT: whatever man...care for a game of Mario Kart?
EternalBlizzard: *looks around for Necrokiller one last time*...ah, what the heck, lagao Mario Kart. Here, I brought my controller. Am I wise or what?
CT: who said anything about needing your controller? *slides out a joy-con*...here, use this.
EternalBlizzard: *insert Rajnikanth fan blown away expression here*

An hour had passed. Eternal didn't want to Returnal cuz he wanted to play more Mario Kart, but CT had to leave. Blown away by the versatility of the Switch, EternalBlizzard watched in awe as CT slipped it in one pocket and the joy-cons in the other and walked off into the distance.

The End 🤣
 

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Necrokiller went out for a walk in the park with his new handheld, the Steam Deck. Just then, he ran into @EternalBlizzard.

EternalBlizzard: oh hey, is that the Steam Deck?
Necrokiller: managed to snag one from the first shipment. Pretty cool, eh?
EternalBlizzard: let's have a seat on that nearby bench and play some multiplayer games, shall we?
Necrokiller: About that...did you bring your controller?
EternalBlizzard: what do you mean did I bring my controller? I'm out for a quick jog here!
Necrokiller: Tou ghar se ley aou, main wait kar leta hun 🤷‍♂️
EternalBlizzard: sure, I'll make like a blizzard and be right back...kthx
Spoiler: show
bai 🤣


An hour had passed, but Eternal never Returnal'ed. Disappointed, Necrokiller put the Deck in his backpack and went back home.

*24 hours later*

Eternal Returnal'ed for a quick jog the next day. He brought a wireless controller along, hoping to run into Necrokiller again. Instead, he ran into CT playing his Nintendo Switch.

EternalBlizzard: tum Nintendo fans bhi na. Dunya kahan se kahan pohanch gayi, but you're still playing on this ancient handheld. My cellphone has better specs at this point
CT: whatever man...care for a game of Mario Kart?
EternalBlizzard: *looks around for Necrokiller one last time*...ah, what the heck, lagao Mario Kart. Here, I brought my controller. Am I wise or what?
CT: who said anything about needing your controller? *slides out a joy-con*...here, use this.
EternalBlizzard: *insert Rajnikanth fan blown away expression here*

An hour had passed. Eternal didn't want to Returnal cuz he wanted to play more Mario Kart, but CT had to leave. Blown away by the versatility of the Switch, EternalBlizzard watched in awe as CT slipped it in one pocket and the joy-cons in the other and walked off into the distance.

The End 🤣
Chalo Cologne Game Lab se parhne ka kch to faeda hoa 🤣

P.S: Don't bother mentioning me, it doesn't work. I don't get any notifs. 🤣
 

Necrokiller

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Necrokiller went out for a walk in the park with his new handheld, the Steam Deck. Just then, he ran into @EternalBlizzard.

EternalBlizzard: oh hey, is that the Steam Deck?
Necrokiller: managed to snag one from the first shipment. Pretty cool, eh?
EternalBlizzard: let's have a seat on that nearby bench and play some multiplayer games, shall we?
Necrokiller: About that...did you bring your controller?
EternalBlizzard: what do you mean did I bring my controller? I'm out for a quick jog here!
Necrokiller: Tou ghar se ley aou, main wait kar leta hun 🤷‍♂️
EternalBlizzard: sure, I'll make like a blizzard and be right back...kthx
Spoiler: show
bai 🤣


An hour had passed, but Eternal never Returnal'ed. Disappointed, Necrokiller put the Deck in his backpack and went back home.

*24 hours later*

Eternal Returnal'ed for a quick jog the next day. He brought a wireless controller along, hoping to run into Necrokiller again. Instead, he ran into CT playing his Nintendo Switch.

EternalBlizzard: tum Nintendo fans bhi na. Dunya kahan se kahan pohanch gayi, but you're still playing on this ancient handheld. My cellphone has better specs at this point
CT: whatever man...care for a game of Mario Kart?
EternalBlizzard: *looks around for Necrokiller one last time*...ah, what the heck, lagao Mario Kart. Here, I brought my controller. Am I wise or what?
CT: who said anything about needing your controller? *slides out a joy-con*...here, use this.
EternalBlizzard: *insert Rajnikanth fan blown away expression here*

An hour had passed. Eternal didn't want to Returnal cuz he wanted to play more Mario Kart, but CT had to leave. Blown away by the versatility of the Switch, EternalBlizzard watched in awe as CT slipped it in one pocket and the joy-cons in the other and walked off into the distance.

The End 🤣
 

Major Aly

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Necrokiller went out for a walk in the park with his new handheld, the Steam Deck. Just then, he ran into @EternalBlizzard.

EternalBlizzard: oh hey, is that the Steam Deck?
Necrokiller: managed to snag one from the first shipment. Pretty cool, eh?
EternalBlizzard: let's have a seat on that nearby bench and play some multiplayer games, shall we?
Necrokiller: About that...did you bring your controller?
EternalBlizzard: what do you mean did I bring my controller? I'm out for a quick jog here!
Necrokiller: Tou ghar se ley aou, main wait kar leta hun 🤷‍♂️
EternalBlizzard: sure, I'll make like a blizzard and be right back...kthx
Spoiler: show
bai 🤣


An hour had passed, but Eternal never Returnal'ed. Disappointed, Necrokiller put the Deck in his backpack and went back home.

*24 hours later*

Eternal Returnal'ed for a quick jog the next day. He brought a wireless controller along, hoping to run into Necrokiller again. Instead, he ran into CT playing his Nintendo Switch.

EternalBlizzard: tum Nintendo fans bhi na. Dunya kahan se kahan pohanch gayi, but you're still playing on this ancient handheld. My cellphone has better specs at this point
CT: whatever man...care for a game of Mario Kart?
EternalBlizzard: *looks around for Necrokiller one last time*...ah, what the heck, lagao Mario Kart. Here, I brought my controller. Am I wise or what?
CT: who said anything about needing your controller? *slides out a joy-con*...here, use this.
EternalBlizzard: *insert Rajnikanth fan blown away expression here*

An hour had passed. Eternal didn't want to Returnal cuz he wanted to play more Mario Kart, but CT had to leave. Blown away by the versatility of the Switch, EternalBlizzard watched in awe as CT slipped it in one pocket and the joy-cons in the other and walked off into the distance.

The End 🤣
 

iampasha

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Necrokiller went out for a walk in the park with his new handheld, the Steam Deck. Just then, he ran into @EternalBlizzard.

EternalBlizzard: oh hey, is that the Steam Deck?
Necrokiller: managed to snag one from the first shipment. Pretty cool, eh?
EternalBlizzard: let's have a seat on that nearby bench and play some multiplayer games, shall we?
Necrokiller: About that...did you bring your controller?
EternalBlizzard: what do you mean did I bring my controller? I'm out for a quick jog here!
Necrokiller: Tou ghar se ley aou, main wait kar leta hun 🤷‍♂️
EternalBlizzard: sure, I'll make like a blizzard and be right back...kthx
Spoiler: show
bai 🤣


An hour had passed, but Eternal never Returnal'ed. Disappointed, Necrokiller put the Deck in his backpack and went back home.

*24 hours later*

Eternal Returnal'ed for a quick jog the next day. He brought a wireless controller along, hoping to run into Necrokiller again. Instead, he ran into CT playing his Nintendo Switch.

EternalBlizzard: tum Nintendo fans bhi na. Dunya kahan se kahan pohanch gayi, but you're still playing on this ancient handheld. My cellphone has better specs at this point
CT: whatever man...care for a game of Mario Kart?
EternalBlizzard: *looks around for Necrokiller one last time*...ah, what the heck, lagao Mario Kart. Here, I brought my controller. Am I wise or what?
CT: who said anything about needing your controller? *slides out a joy-con*...here, use this.
EternalBlizzard: *insert Rajnikanth fan blown away expression here*

An hour had passed. Eternal didn't want to Returnal cuz he wanted to play more Mario Kart, but CT had to leave. Blown away by the versatility of the Switch, EternalBlizzard watched in awe as CT slipped it in one pocket and the joy-cons in the other and walked off into the distance.

The End 🤣
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    Vinland Saga > Berserk
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