Valve says it will verify every game in the massive Steam library to confirm if they are Steam Deck compatible, including whether they need special settings or extra hardware.It has the ubiquitous two thumbsticks, D-pads and ABXY buttons control layout that is familiar to most gamers. Steam's Proton technology will allow most games designed for Windows to run on SteamOS with few issues, though some popular titles with frequent updates, like 'Destiny 2' and 'Apex Legends,' have experienced some issues.Īs companies receive their Steam Deck development kits, several games have been marked as Steam Deck verified in the Steam database. While the device will come with a version of the Linux-based SteamOS, Valve says gamers can choose to install Windows and other non-Steam applications at their own convenience.

Steam Deck will be able to play thousands of games that are already in Steam's massive PC library gamers who have built up a collection on Steam will appreciate not needing to re-purchase titles for the new handheld. Steam Deck utilizes a custom-designed APU from AMD to play the latest PC games in terms of overall visual performance, you can expect it to land somewhere between the Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series S. Some hands-on impressions and other reports will be released in the weeks leading up to the device's official launch. Valve says that reviews for the Steam Deck will be published starting February 25, the same day it goes on sale. As of now, there are no plans to make the Steam Deck available in retail stores. Preorders are still available, but Valve plans to contact buyers in the order that reservations were made. Prices start at $399 for a Steam Deck with 64GB of internal storage and go up to $649 for a 512GB model with an NVMe solid state drive and anti-glare glass screen. Valve will send emails for direct purchase to the first batch of people who preordered the device back in July 2021.

ET, according to a blog posted on the Steam website. Steam Deck will go on sale on February 25 at 1 p.m. Valve's Steam Deck is a handheld gaming computer that will give PC gamers portable access to thousands of titles, including games they already own on Steam, the world's most popular PC gaming platform.

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