STEAM Deck, PC Gaming Now Portable Rivals Switch

STEAM Deck, PC Gaming Now Portable Rivals Switch

PC Gaming giant has now tackled the portable realm of gaming. But, will their STEAM deck deliver the goods and render the Nintendo Switch obsolete? Let’s take a closer look at what the gaming “system” will offer via STEAM’s official site.

Hardware and Software

STEAM partnered with AMD to create Steam Deck’s custom APU, optimized for handheld gaming. The STEAM Deck is a powerful device that can easily run the latest AAA games. It also gives you access to your entire Steam Library when you log into your account, just like on a regular PC. If you have an account, you can access those games remotely without access to the internet to stream. Simply, download the content when near internet and then you are ready to play.

The size is camparible to the new Switch OLED release and the design is reminiscient of the Playstation Vita. Yet, build for extended play, the  Deck comes with full-size controls and  sculpted to comfortably fit a wide range of hand sizes. There is a dock for sale but only available for purchase separately. The dock allows the player to connect to external displays, wired networking, USB peripherals, and power. Don’t want to use a dock? Instead, players can use a  powered USB-C hub.

 

 

STEAM Deck Portable Pricing

Pricing comes in three tiers ranging from $399- $649 respectively. All tiers have the ability to expand storage via micro SD card.

First, STEAM offers a $399.00 pricepoint. That comes with  64GB, eMMC and a carrying case. Second, Steams offers a  $529.00, 256GB, NVMe SSD.

Second tiers boasts faster storage, a carrying case, and exclusive STEAM Community profile bundle.

Finally, STEAM gives it’s more expensive option, at $649.00, 512GB, NVMe SSD, with the fastest storage option, premium anti-glare etched glass, carrying case, STEAM Community profile bundle and exclusive virtual keyboard theme.