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General

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Series

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Steam Deck3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

PDU-015Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Regulatory page: Model PDU-01.

101011Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026All Steam Deck LCD variants are identified by model number 1010

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

May 20196Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Announced in May 2019.

15 July 202112Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Valve revealed the Steam Deck on July 15, 2021

Status

Available1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker sells the console with a Shop Now link and a current price of $229.

Discontinued10Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/valve-has-quietly-discontinued-the-last-lcd-steam-deck-modelRead 30 September 2026Steam store note quoted: We are no longer producing the Steam Deck LCD 256 GB model. Once sold out, it will no longer be available. steamdeck.com still lists it without a price on 2026-09-30

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Valve Steam Deck OLED11Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Valve released a formal refresh in November 2023, the Steam Deck OLED

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1796Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Introductory price US$179. The maker price is now $229, which is a later price and is not stored. Retro Dodo also quotes $179. USD list price without sales tax.

$3994Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026Launch prices by tier: 64GB eMMC $399, 256GB NVMe $529, 512GB NVMe $649. The stored $399 is the 64GB tier. Valve later cut the 256GB model to $399 when the OLED launched in November 2023

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, CA, GB, EU, JP, KR, TW, HK4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026Archived maker page Regional Availability: US, Canada, EU, UK shipping. Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong through Komodo. These are historical marketed regions, not current stock claims.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Yellow1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker calls Playdate the little yellow game system.

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Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Dedicated console1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Dedicated game system with its own games and Catalog.

Handheld PC3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as All-in-one portable PC gaming

Form factor

Vertical8Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/playdate-review-the-cheese-wedge-with-a-crankRead 10 October 2026Review calls it a tiny vertical console.

Slate11Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026The display is bookended by two non-removable controllers

Platform and software

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OS family

Other4Maker product pagesdk.play.date/inside-playdateRead 10 October 2026SDK documents Playdate OS and its own game runtime. It is a maker OS and fits no other OS option.

SteamOS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

OS at launch

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SteamOS 3.02Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 2026Software section: SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based).

Latest OS

Playdate OS 3.1.210Maker product pagesdk.play.date/changelogRead 10 October 2026Maker SDK changelog lists 3.1.2 dated September 16, 2026 as the newest release. Panic ships the OS and the SDK under one version number. Read 2026-10-10.

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Built-in game stores

Playdate Catalog8Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/playdate-review-the-cheese-wedge-with-a-crankRead 10 October 2026Review describes Catalog as a shop built into the Playdate.

Steam7Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/softwareRead 30 September 2026

Physical games

None4Maker product pagesdk.play.date/inside-playdateRead 10 October 2026Maker says Playdate needs Wi-Fi for setup and game downloads, and games can also be sideloaded. No cartridge or disc exists.

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

STM32F7466Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Playdate runs an STM32F746 with an Arm Cortex-M7F at 168 MHz.

AMD custom APU Aerith12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Codename Aerith, TSMC N7. The maker says 7 nm AMD APU

Chip brand

Other6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026STM32 is a STMicroelectronics chip. The chip brand enum has no STMicroelectronics option, so other is used.

AMD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

APanic Playdate

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-M7	0.168

Source1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a 168 MHz Cortex M7. Stored as 0.168 GHz.

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	Zen 2	2.4	3.5

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)

CPU cores

1=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Max CPU clock

0.168GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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7nm1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

GPU

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AMD custom RDNA 2 GPU1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32). The 2023 page said 1.0-1.6GHz

GPU architecture

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RDNA 21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

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81Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

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1,600MHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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1.6TFLOPS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

APanic Playdate

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BValve Steam Deck LCD

Power source	TDP (W)
Battery	4
Battery	15

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as APU power: 4-15W. The two rows are the ends of that range, not named presets6Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/faqRead 30 September 2026Docking does not improve performance. Steam Deck runs at full performance in portable mode, so the range applies on battery

Lowest TDP

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4W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

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15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

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15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

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16GB1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

RAM type

SRAM9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Teardown step 9: 128 Mb of Winbond W967D6HBG low-power SRAM (16 MB).

LPDDR51Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

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5,500MT/s1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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88GB/s12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026LPDDR5-5500 at 5500 MT/s (88 GB/s)

StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

4GB1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 4 GB flash and 16 MB RAM. RAM is below 1 GB, so the RAM field is left out.

64, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026The page lists 64GB and 512GB models as available while supplies last. This page covers the 256GB model4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

eMMC6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Wikipedia lists 4 GB eMMC. The maker only says flash.

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Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

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2 to 32Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 20264Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 202613Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/steam-deckRead 30 September 2026

Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

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BValve Steam Deck LCD

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	3	1	Yes

Source2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 2026All models use socketed 2230 M.2 modules. Not intended for end-user replacement. The slot can accept NVMe. The installed 64GB card is eMMC.

M.2 slots

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Memory card

None3Maker product pagehelp.play.date/hardware/supported-inputsRead 10 October 2026The maker ports article lists only the audio jack and the USB-C port. No card slot is named anywhere in the maker specifications.

microSD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Card speed class

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UHS-I1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

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Display

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Screen size

2.7in(6.9 cm)6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Wikipedia lists a 2.7 inch 400x240 1-bit display.

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Native resolution

400 × 240px1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 400 x 240 1-bit.

1280 × 800px1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Pixel density

172.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

215.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

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16:102Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 2026Published as 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio)

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

Other7Reviewretrododo.com/playdate-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review describes a 2.7 inch, non-backlit, 1-bit super reflective screen. Wikipedia says it is a Sharp Memory LCD. The enum has no Memory LCD option, so other is used.

IPS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Optically bonded IPS LCD for enhanced readability

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Touchscreen

No7Reviewretrododo.com/playdate-reviewRead 10 October 2026The maker input list has the D-pad, A and B, Sleep and Menu, the accelerometer and the crank. It lists no touch input.

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

APanic Playdate

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
400	240	50

Source4Maker product pagesdk.play.date/inside-playdateRead 10 October 2026SDK lists a monochrome 1-bit memory LCD at 400 x 240, refreshed at 30 fps by default and 50 fps at most.

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1280	800	60

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Max refresh rate

50Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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400nits1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 400 nits typical

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

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Stick layout

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Symmetric9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the Steam Deck LCD press rendering: both sticks sit level above the trackpads

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

Cross4Maker product pagesdk.play.date/inside-playdateRead 10 October 2026SDK lists an eight-way directional control (D-pad). The maker product images show a cross-shaped D-pad.

Cross9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026

Face button labels

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Xbox9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the press rendering: Y top, X left, B right, A bottom

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

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41Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 4 x assignable grip buttons

Trackpads

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21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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System buttons

Menu, Lock1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists Sleep and Menu. The SDK names them the Lock button and the Menu button. The D-pad and A and B buttons are excluded.

Steam, Quick Access12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Input list: Steam and Quick Access buttons besides the gamepad controls

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

No9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026The teardown component list names only an STMicroelectronics LIS3DH 3-axis accelerometer and no gyroscope. The maker lists a 3-axis accelerometer.

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

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HD haptics1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as HD haptics

RGB lighting

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Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

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Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

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Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

11Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a built-in mono speaker.

23Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as stereo speakers

Speaker direction

Front-facing8Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/playdate-review-the-cheese-wedge-with-a-crankRead 10 October 2026The maker product images show the speaker slot on the front face, right of the screen.

Front-facing13Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/steam-deckRead 30 September 2026Stereo speakers below the front panel

Audio features

Condenser microphone, TRRS headset microphone input1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a condenser mic and a TRRS mic input.

Stereo with embedded DSP1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

11Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a condenser mic and a TRRS mic input. One built-in microphone.

21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Dual microphone array

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

APanic Playdate

Type	Count	Side
USB-C	1	Bottom
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom

Source3Maker product pagehelp.play.date/hardware/supported-inputsRead 10 October 2026Maker help says the bottom has a condenser microphone, a 3.5 mm audio jack in the centre and a USB Type-C port on the right. The USB version is not stated.

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Not available	Yes	45
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-I	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support, USB 3.2 Gen 2, PD3.0 45W power input2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 202613Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/steam-deckRead 30 September 20263.5mm headset jack up top

USB-C ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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45W=CalculatedFrom Ports

Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

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Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz

External GPU

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Dock

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Sold separately5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026Published as Docking Station, sold separately

Max output through dock

APanic Playdate

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BValve Steam Deck LCD

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60
2560	1440	120

Source5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026Published as Supports up to 4k 60hz, or 1440p 120hz

Dock ports

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DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 3 x USB-A 3.1 Gen1, USB-C power delivery passthrough input5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 802.11bgn 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi standard field has no Wi-Fi 4 option, so it is left out.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Bluetooth

4.26Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Infobox connectivity lists Bluetooth 4.2.9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Teardown step 1 lists Bluetooth 4.2 and step 9 names an Espressif ESP32-D0WDQ6 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth SoC. The maker help page says Playdate does not currently support Bluetooth audio, so this is the hardware version and not a working feature.

5.01Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

NFC

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Cellular

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Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

2.74Wh9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Teardown step 7: 2.74 Wh (740 mAh @ 3.7V).

40Wh1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

740mAh9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Teardown step 7: battery clocks in at 2.74 Wh (740 mAh @ 3.7V). This replaces the 650 mAh figure from a review, which does not fit the 2.74 Wh pack.

5,200mAh12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026

Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

APanic Playdate

Use	Hours (h)
Gaming	8
Idle	336

Source1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 8 hours active and 14 days standby clock. Stored as 8 h gaming and 336 h idle (14 days). The standby clock keeps the always-on screen running.

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Use	Hours (from) (h)	Hours (h)
Gaming	2	8

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 2 - 8 hours of gameplay

Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

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45W1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as PD3.0 Type C power supply, 45W, 1.5m cable

Charging standards

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USB PD 3.01Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Yes15Press releasestore.steampowered.com/news/postsRead 30 September 2026May 22, 2025 SteamOS 3.7.8 first stable 3.7 release. General: Added Battery Charge Limit control to Settings->Power.

Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

No5Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual says an AC adapter for charging is not included. Panic recommends an adapter rated no higher than 5V / 2A.

Yes3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

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45W3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026

Cooling

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Fans

09Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026The teardown X-ray and full disassembly show a battery, speaker, crank and boards and no fan.

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Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Battery, Headphone jack9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Final thoughts: the battery is immediately accessible and lightly adhered, and the headphone jack is completely modular. The maker does not sell parts and a warranty sticker covers the battery.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Depth9mm1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists size 76 x 74 x 9 mm without naming the axes. Only the 9 mm thickness is stored, because the last value is the thickness in every order. Early 2019 coverage wrote 74 x 76 x 9 mm, so the order of the first two values is not safe to read as width and height.2Maker product pagehelp.play.date/hardware/the-specsRead 10 October 2026Maker help specs list Size 76 x 74 x 9 mm without axes. Only the 9 mm thickness is stored.6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Infobox lists 76x74x9 mm without axes, the same as the maker.

Width298Height117Depth49mm(11.7 × 4.6 × 1.9 in)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

86g(3 oz)6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Infobox lists 86 g (3 oz). The community Playdate wiki lists 86 grams too. Reviewers weighed single units at 84 g and 85 g. The maker publishes no weight.

669g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Approx. 669 grams

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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Deck Verified8Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/verifiedRead 30 September 2026

FCC ID

2AR29-PDU015Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Regulatory page: FCC ID 2AR29-PDU01 and IC 260061-PDU01.

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Other certifications

FCC, IC, CE, UKCA, Japan R 018-2001405Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Regulatory page shows the FC, UKCA, CE and Japan R 018-200140 marks.

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In the box

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In the box

Playdate, USB-C to A Cable, User Guide1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists Playdate, USB-C to A Cable and User Guide.

Carrying case, 45W power supply3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026Compare Steam Decks table, 256GB LCD4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 202614Owner's manualcdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1675200/manuals/SteamDeckManual022022.pdfRead 30 September 2026Introduction states Deck, power supply and travel case included. Dock purchased separately.

Carrying case

None1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026No case is listed in the box.

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Links

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Product page

play.date1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026

www.steamdeck.com/en/deck3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

help.play.date/hardware/the-specs2Maker product pagehelp.play.date/hardware/the-specsRead 10 October 2026Maker help page repeats the specifications from the product page and lists a 40 inch USB-C to A cable.

www.steamdeck.com/en/tech/deck1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Manual

help.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdf5Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual PDF is image-only, so its content was read from page renders.

cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1675200/manuals/SteamDeckManual022022.pdf14Owner's manualcdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1675200/manuals/SteamDeckManual022022.pdfRead 30 September 2026Valve Steam Deck product manual, February 2022 document.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year11Maker product pagehelp.play.date/service/warrantyRead 10 October 2026Maker warranty page: twelve months from shipment to the original purchaser. EU, New Zealand and Australia buyers keep their statutory rights.

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