Steam Cloud Sync lets you seamlessly jump from your PC to the handheldĪhead of the Steam Deck's updated launch, Valve unveiled Steam Cloud Sync, which builds on Steam's existing cloud save functionality and allows Steam Deck users to instantly swap between their Deck and their PC without worrying about manually saving or exiting a game on their handheld. So while it was built with gaming in mind, you could also use it for normal work or multi-tasking PC stuff, to say nothing of games on storefronts besides Steam. It's also important to note that while the Steam Deck runs the Linux-based SteamOS, Valve says you can install other software on it and use it like you would a regular PC. We don't know the price of the dock just yet, but the Steam Deck supports DisplayPort and HDMI output, so you'll be able to connect it to any screen in your house if you find yourself craving a bigger screen over portability. In case the specs didn't give it away, Valve will sell a dedicated dock for the Steam Deck that lets you hook it up to a monitor or TV like you would a Nintendo Switch. You can use the Steam Deck like a PC and dock it like a Switch Because of the ultra-compact form factor of the handheld, Valve has said that the Steam Deck SSD shouldn't be replaced due to the way that the memory has been connected to the unit while it can technically be done, the company is heavily discouraging users from doing so - at least right now. The entry-level model uses 64GB eMMC and the two pricier editions have an M.2 2230 NVMe SSD. Upgrading the Steam DeckĪll versions of the Steam Deck utilize a high-speed SSD of some kind. Gyro: 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wifi, Bluetooth 5.0Ĭheck out how the Steam Deck specs compare to the Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X in our breakdown.Connectivity: 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wifi, Bluetooth 5.0.Ports (dock included): microSD card expansion, USB 2.0 and 3.1, HDMI, DisplayPort.Video output (docked): up to 4K 120Hz / 8K 60Hz (game performance at these often resolutions remains to be seen).Storage: 64GB eMMC base, 256GB and 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen 3 SSDs available.RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (5500 MT/s quad 32-bit channels).Here are the full system specs, complete with unit dimensions and dock features: Valve has positioned the Steam Deck as a gaming laptop that you can hold like a Switch, and for how small it is, it's packing some serious power.

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