Steam Deck OLED
Steam Deck OLED by Valve, priced around $549, Horizontal retro handheld, running SteamOS 3.0 (Arch Linux), Windows 11, etc, powered by AMD Sephiroth
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Specifications
63 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.
Identity
- Brand
- Valve
- Release Date
- 2023 / 11
- Price
- $549 (512 GB) $649 (1 TB)
- Pricing category
- $400 - $700
Form factor & shell
- Form Factor
- Horizontal
- Shell material
- Plastic
- Colors
- Black, White (Limited)
- Dimensions
- 298 mm x 117 mm x 50 mm
- Weight
- 640 grams
- Cooling
- Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts
Operating system
- Operating System
- SteamOS 3.0 (Arch Linux), Windows 11, etc
Performance
- System on a Chip
- AMD Sephiroth
- CPU
- AMD Zen 2
- CPU cores
- 4 Cores
- CPU threads
- 8 Threads
- CPU clock speed
- 2.4 GHz - 3.5 GHz
- Architecture
- x86-64
- GPU
- AMD RDNA 2
- GPU cores
- Not documented
- GPU clock speed
- 1.0 GHz - 1.6 GHz
- RAM
- 16 GB LPDDR5
- Performance rating
- 5/10 · B-
Display
- Screen size
- 7.4 inch
- Screen type
- OLED Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 1280 x 800
- PPI
- 203.98 PPI
- Aspect ratio
- 16:10
- Screen refresh rate
- 90 Hz
- Screen lens
- Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 50 Wh
- Charge port
- USB-C Top facing
- Storage
- Internal 512 GB / 1 TB NVMe SSD, External MicroSD
Controls
- D-pad
- Cross Upper, outer placement
- Analogs
- Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Upper placement Dual trackpads Lower placement
- Face buttons
- 4 Buttons
- Shoulder buttons
- L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical Analog Triggers
- Extra buttons
- 4x assignable grip buttons (on back), View, Options, Steam, Quick Access, Volume +-, Power
- Rumble
- Not documented
- Volume control
- Dedicated Buttons
- Brightness control
- Menu
- Power control
- Button
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- Video output
- USB-C video out
- Audio output
- 3.5mm Headphone, USB-C out, Bluetooth audio
- Speaker
- Dual Stereo Front facing
- Sensors
- Dual microphones, ambient light sensor, 6-axis gyroscope
Emulation grades
- Game Boy
- A
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- A
- Sega Genesis
- A
- Game Boy Advance
- A
- Super Nintendo
- A
- PlayStation 1
- A
- Nintendo DS
- A
- Nintendo 64
- A
- Dreamcast
- A
- PSP
- A
- Sega Saturn
- A
- GameCube
- A
- Wii
- A
- Nintendo 3DS
- A
- PlayStation 2
- A
- Wii U
- B+
- Nintendo Switch
- A
- PlayStation 3
- C
- Emulation limit
- PSP, Gamecube & Wii full speed, PS2 playable
Where To Buy
Marketplace rows use affiliate-friendly links where available. Average price stays based on the console database, not live per-store pricing.
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Amazon
Amazon search results
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$549 (512 GB) $649 (1 TB) |
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Valve
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$549 (512 GB) $649 (1 TB) |
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AliExpress
AliExpress search results
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$549 (512 GB) $649 (1 TB) |
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Alibaba
Alibaba search results
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$549 (512 GB) $649 (1 TB) |
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Steam Deck OLED Buying Guides & Comparisons
Where this handheld is ranked against the alternatives, and the head-to-heads that compare it directly.
Quick Take
The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.
Steam Deck OLED is a retro handheld from Valve.
Its horizontal design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.
The device runs SteamOS 3.0 (Arch Linux), Windows 11, etc, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.
Inside, the AMD Sephiroth chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.
Playable Games
Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.
Zork
1977 •PlayStation 1, Sega Saturn
Zork is one of the earliest interactive fiction computer games, with roots drawn from the original genre game, Colossal Cave Adventure. The first vers...
Zork Collection
1998 •Sega Saturn
Zork Collection is a Japan-exclusive compilation for the Sega Saturn released by Shoeisha in 1998, featuring classic adventure experiences like Zork I...
Zorro: The Chronicles
2022 •Nintendo Switch
Zorro: The Chronicles is an exciting and humorous game featuring combat and exploration gameplay inspired by the best action games in class.
Zorya: The Celestial Sisters
2022 •Nintendo Switch
In this award-winning cooperative puzzle game, play along with a friend as either Aysu or Solveig and help bring back the night in this never sleeping...
Zotrix Starglider
2021 •Nintendo Switch
Zotrix is an arcade space shooter inspired by early shooter games on arcade machines from 80's and early 90's. Designed for all generations it contain...
Zotrix: Solar Division
2016 •Nintendo Switch
The battle against Zotrix aliens is getting closer to your door step. Every space station in the network is in danger and Solar Division command need...
ZPF
2025 •Sega Genesis, Nintendo Switch
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive s...
Ztar Attack 0.5: Mario Escape from the Jail
2016 •Nintendo 64
Mario has been arrested for a crime he didn't commit! Can you break out, and uncover a conspiracy along the way?
Ztar Attack 2: A Blast to the Past
2018 •Nintendo 64
A linear Super Mario 64 hack, Bowser has destroyed the seal that protects the Kingdom from the Ztars and kidnapped the Princess! Mario must collect th...
Ztar Attack 3: Dimensional Panic
Unknown year •Nintendo 64
Game details are still being synced from IGDB.
Steam Deck OLED — Frequently Asked Questions
Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.
Is the Steam Deck OLED an official Valve product?
The console database lists the Steam Deck OLED under the brand Valve. It does not document whether the Steam Deck OLED is an officially licensed Valve product.
When was the Steam Deck OLED released, and what does it cost?
The console database lists the release date as 2023 / 11 and the price as $549 (512 GB) $649 (1 TB) for the Steam Deck OLED.
What chipset and how much RAM does the Steam Deck OLED have?
The console database lists the system on a chip as AMD Sephiroth, the CPU as AMD Zen 2, and the RAM as 16 GB LPDDR5 for the Steam Deck OLED.
What are the Steam Deck OLED's dimensions, weight and battery?
The console database lists the dimensions as 298 mm x 117 mm x 50 mm, the weight as 640 grams, and the battery as 50 Wh for the Steam Deck OLED.
Which systems can the Steam Deck OLED emulate well?
The console database gives the Steam Deck OLED a grade of B+ or better for 17 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PSP, Sega Saturn, GameCube, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 2, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch.
Where can I buy the Steam Deck OLED?
The marketplace rows shown for the Steam Deck OLED are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.
Sources & Editorial Notes
- Specifications are taken from this handheld's entry in the Lost In Consoles catalogue, which is compiled from manufacturer documentation and public filings. How we compile device data.
- Empty fields are published as Not documented. Nothing on this page is estimated, inferred or carried over from a similar device.
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