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Steam Deck

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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Steam Deck
Brand
Valve
Operating System
SteamOS
Original Release Date
February 25, 2022
Original MSRP (USD)
$399-649
Weight
1.5 pounds

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