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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.

Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
 $549 (512 GB) $649 (1 TB)
Valve
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
 $549 (512 GB) $649 (1 TB)
AliExpress
AliExpress search results
 $549 (512 GB) $649 (1 TB)
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
 $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.

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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