Steam Deck
- Brand
- Valve
- Operating System
- SteamOS
- Original Release Date
- February 25, 2022
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $399-649
- Weight
- 1.5 pounds
The Steam Deck, a handheld gaming computer, was released by Valve in February 2022. Similar to the Nintendo Switch, the Steam Deck has a docking mode that allows gamers to easily connect to a full-size monitor. The computer’s screen is 7 inches across, features 1280x800 graphics, and is run on Valve’s SteamOS.
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