Steam Deck: Everything We Know About Valve's Handheld Gaming PC

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The Steam Deck, Valve’s handheld gaming PC, is nearly here… well, at least for those who were able to preorder it fast enough. But not only does this device give access to the Steam Store and a user’s Steam library wherever they may be, it can also be run as a regular PC that supports the install of third-party storefronts like the Epic Games Store.

However, the entry fee for Valve’s new handheld isn’t cheap, as the base model will run potential buyers $399. To help ensure you have all the information you may need when deciding on whether you want Valve’s Steam Deck for yourself, we’ve tried to answer all of Steam Deck’s biggest questions below, including what games it can play, how long its battery life is, how you can pre-order one, how it compares to others consoles, and so much more.

The Steam Deck pricing starts at $399, and there are three different models available for purchase. The base Steam Deck model is $399, features a 64GB eMMC internal drive, and comes with a carrying case.

The next-highest priced model costs $529 and trades in the eMMC drive for a 256GB NVMe SSD internal drive. In addition to the carrying case, this model boasts “faster storage” and an “exclusive Steam Community profile bundle.”

The most-expensive model will run buyers $649 and offers a 512GB NVMe SSD internal drive. By choosing the highest-end Steam Deck, buyers will enjoy the “fastest storage” and “premium anti-glare etched glass” for the screen, as well as an exclusive carrying case, Steam Community profile bundle, and virtual keyboard theme.

Yes! Steam Deck owners can choose to upgrade the storage on any model by using its microSD slot.

Yes, but it won’t be an easy process. Valve hardware engineer Yazan Aldehayyat said the SSD is not