The new Steam Deck gives you a way to play all your favorite PC games in the palms of your hands- check it out!
If you’ve always wanted to play your Steam games on the go, well, this is going to be right up your alley! They say there will be no difference in frame rates, graphics, or quality. If that’s true, this will be really sweet. All you have to do is log into your account and your games will all be there along with your profile info.
You can pre-order yours right now and they look to be shipping out sometime in December. We assume they will be put out right around Christmas. So even if you don’t want one, you can always grab it as a gift. You can reserve yours here. Let’s take a closer look!
New Steam Deck is Like the Switch but for Steam Games!
The price will run from $399 up to $649 depending on how many gigs and extras you want. Maybe one of the coolest features with this is you can cast it to your TV, but if you already have a giant monitor, you might just want to play on there.
Luckily, if you don’t want to buy the bigger gig version right off the bat, all can be supported with a Micro SD to expand the storage.
Specs:
It does look kind of big, but we’re sure you’ll adjust quickly to the buttons. Let’s look at some of the specs:
- It comes with a 7″ Screen
- 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 built-in. 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.
- Steam Deck’s onboard 40 watt-hour battery provides several hours of playtime for most games. For lighter use cases like game streaming, smaller 2D games, or web browsing, you can expect to get a maximum battery life of approximately 7-8 hours.
- WiFi keeps you connected to the world, and Bluetooth allows for a wide variety of wireless peripherals – from controllers to headsets, keyboards, and mice.
- The single USB-C jack is multi-purpose: used for charging, peripherals, or even throwing the game onto a big screen at the same time. Any USB-C hub can be used to expand your options, or get our official dock when it is released.
- Steam Deck’s stereo speakers pack a punch. An embedded DSP provides clarity and a wide soundstage for an immersive listening experience. Connect your favorite headset, or use the onboard dual microphones to chat with your friends.
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
Travis Pasch
Job Title: Head Writer & Editor
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
