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General

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Series

PlayStation1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026

Steam Deck2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026

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

CFI-Y1001, CFIJ-18000, CFIJ-180013Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese product specification names CFIJ-18000 White and CFIJ-18001 Midnight Black.8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026CFI-Y1001, printed on the back

103012Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026Identified by model number 1030

GTIN / EAN

Not available

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

24 May 202314Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/playstation-showcase-recap-everything-announced-at-todays-showRead 30 September 2026May 24, 2023 Showcase recap explicitly reveals Project Q for PS5 game streaming. Sony August 23 hands-on article identifies Portal as formerly codenamed Project Q. August was the final name/price announcement.

9 November 202311Press articlerockpapershotgun.com/valve-announce-the-steam-deck-oled-with-an-upgraded-screen-and-longer-battery-lifeRead 30 September 2026

Status

Available7Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026On sale at 249 USD after the April 2026 price change

Available3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026512GB and 1TB OLED listed with prices (779,00 EUR and 919,00 EUR on 2026-09-30) and Available now

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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Valve Steam Deck LCD12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026A 2023 refresh of the Steam Deck LCD

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.

Not available

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

$199.992Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99Read 30 September 2026

$5494Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231119151911/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026Archived maker page three days after launch: 512GB $549.00, 1TB $649.00, 1TB Limited Edition $679.0011Press articlerockpapershotgun.com/valve-announce-the-steam-deck-oled-with-an-upgraded-screen-and-longer-battery-lifeRead 30 September 2026

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.

€219.992Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99Read 30 September 2026219.99 EURO

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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.

Not available

US, CA, GB, EU, JP, KR, TW, HK, AU18Press releasesteamdeck.com/en/newsRead 30 September 2026Maker release lists US, CA, UK, EU, AU and Komodo shipping regions Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Australia was added in November 2024.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White, Midnight Black1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 20267Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026White released 11/15/2023. Midnight Black released 02/20/2025 (direct.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player-midnight-black)

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Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Streaming handheld1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Streams games installed on a PS5 over Wi-Fi, plus PS Plus Premium Cloud Streaming. It runs no games locally

Handheld PC2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026Steam Deck OLED is a portable PC. Use your Deck as a PC, because it is one

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026One body with fixed DualSense-style grips on both sides of the screen, from the product photos

Slate12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026The display is bookended by two non-removable controllers

Platform and software

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OS family

Other5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/playstation-remote-play-on-psportalRead 30 September 2026Sony's own PS Portal system software. No app store

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

OS at launch

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SteamOS 31Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as SteamOS 3 (Arch-based), desktop KDE Plasma

Latest OS

PS Portal system software 7.1.74Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/psportal/system-software-infoRead 30 September 2026

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Built-in game stores

Not available

Steam7Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/softwareRead 30 September 2026The entire Steam Store experience is accessible from Deck

Physical games

None8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026Background explicitly says Portal cannot play games natively and acts as a screen/controller. Complete maker I/O list is USB and headset connector only, with no game-media slot.

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Backward compatibility

Compatible games you have installed on your PS5 console, including games for PS5 and PS4, via Remote Play. Select PS5 games via Cloud Streaming with PlayStation Plus Premium1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026

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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

Qualcomm SG4150P10Press articleliliputing.com/sony-playstation-portal-handheld-teardown-reveals-a-qualcomm-sg4150p-chip-and-166-wh-batteryRead 30 September 2026Teardown identifies the chip marking Qualcomm SG4150P. The article expressly says the Snapdragon 662 attribution is speculative.

AMD custom APU Sephiroth10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Codename Sephiroth, TSMC N6. The maker says 6 nm AMD APU

Chip brand

Qualcomm10Press articleliliputing.com/sony-playstation-portal-handheld-teardown-reveals-a-qualcomm-sg4150p-chip-and-166-wh-batteryRead 30 September 2026Chip marking Qualcomm SG4150P.

AMD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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.

ASony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

Not available

BValve Steam Deck OLED

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

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

CPU cores

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4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

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3.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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6nm1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

GPU

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AMD custom RDNA 2 GPU1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32)

GPU architecture

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RDNA 21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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/oledRead 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/oledRead 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/oledRead 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.

ASony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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BValve Steam Deck OLED

Power source	TDP (W)
Battery	4
Battery	15

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

RAM type

LPDDR4X10Press articleliliputing.com/sony-playstation-portal-handheld-teardown-reveals-a-qualcomm-sg4150p-chip-and-166-wh-batteryRead 30 September 2026Teardown identifies Samsung LPDDR4X. No reliable capacity is published.

LPDDR51Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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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6,400MT/s1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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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102.4GB/s10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 202616 GB at 6400 MT/s (102.4 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.

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512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity. Published as Steam Deck 512GB NVMe SSD and Steam Deck 1TB NVMe SSD2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity.

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

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NVMe SSD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

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

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310Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Published as NVMe SSD (PCIe 3.0 x4)

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

ASony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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BValve Steam Deck OLED

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

Source12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026Specifications: 512GB configurable to 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD. OEM SSD replacement guide linked. Single internal SSD.

M.2 slots

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1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

Memory card

None12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications Input/output is the complete connector list: USB port and headset jack. Maker front/top/bottom hardware overview has no memory-card slot.

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

Card speed class

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UHS-I1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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

8in(20.3 cm)1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 20262Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99Read 30 September 2026

7.4in(18.8 cm)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Published as 1080p, full HD

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

Pixel density

275.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

204ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:917Reviewlordsofgaming.net/2023/11/playstation-portal-review-a-monument-to-compromiseRead 10 October 2026Review text: The 16:9 1080p 60hz display. Matches the maker's 1920x1080 resolution

16:1014Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/steam-deck-oledRead 30 September 2026Specs table: 1280x800, 16:10. Gamut table reports volume over 100%, excluded from coverage field.

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.

LCD (subtype not stated)12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official manual Specifications: 8-inch Full HD LCD touchscreen. LCD subtype is not stated.

OLED1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Full HD 1080p screen, 1920x1080 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape

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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

Yes3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: 8-inch Full HD LCD touchscreen.5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/playstation-remote-play-on-psportalRead 30 September 2026The touch screen replaces the DualSense touch pad during Remote Play

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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.

ASony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 20262Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99Read 30 September 20268-inch LCD capable of 1080p at 60fps

BValve Steam Deck OLED

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1280	800	90

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

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

90Hz=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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600nits1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 600 nits (SDR)

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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1,000nits1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 1,000 nits peak brightness (HDR)

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

Symmetric1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026From the 360 product photos on the page

Symmetric9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the press kit front 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.

Not available

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

Replaceable stick modules

Service without soldering8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026Joysticks are modular and replaceable without soldering

Service without soldering20Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Left+Thumbstick+Replacement/168652Read 8 October 2026OEM OLED left thumbstick guide removes the complete module using screws and a cable connector. No soldering is required. Tools and internal disassembly are required. Not a tool-free swappable module.21Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Right+Thumbstick+Replacement/168609Read 8 October 2026OEM OLED right thumbstick guide removes the complete module using screws and a cable connector. No soldering is required. Tools and internal disassembly are required. Not a tool-free swappable module.

Trigger sensor

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

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

Face button labels

PlayStation1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026From the 360 product photos on the page

Xbox9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the press kit 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.

013Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Complete front/top/bottom hardware diagrams list no additional rear grip controls.

41Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 4 x assignable grip buttons (L4, L5, R4, R5)

Trackpads

013Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026PS Portal User Guide: touchscreen provides the touch pad function, with two on-screen touch pad areas. Complete hardware names show no physical touchpad. Count is physical pads, not virtual touch regions.

21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 20262 x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Not available

Yes16Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/conceptsRead 30 September 2026Steam Input Configurator is built into the Steam client. Legacy mode lets players remap physical inputs for games without the Steam Input API. The OLED review also describes fully customizable controls.

System buttons

PS button, Mute button, PlayStation Link button, Power button, Volume buttons6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/hands-on-report-playstation-portal-remote-player-pulse-explore-wireless-earbuds-and-pulse-elite-wireless-headsetRead 30 September 2026PS button on the left side, mute button on the right, volume buttons top right, power button top left, PlayStation Link button on the left side

View, Menu, Steam, Quick access, Volume up, Volume down, Power1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Labels in the maker's front-view diagram19Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 8 October 2026Front and top diagrams plus Controls and Input identify View, Menu, Steam, Quick access, Volume and Power. The volume pair is listed separately. Face buttons, stick clicks, shoulder controls and grip buttons are represented by their own fields.

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

Not available

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Fingerprint

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes17Reviewlordsofgaming.net/2023/11/playstation-portal-review-a-monument-to-compromiseRead 10 October 2026Review hardware paragraph explicitly states that the Portal has a gyroscope for tilt controls. Maker manual separately confirms a motion sensor, without naming its subtype.

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 6-Axis IMU

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

Haptic feedback1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Sony explicitly calls this haptic feedback in supported games. High-definition wording is not added. Adaptive trigger resistance is a separate feature, not trigger rumble.

HD haptics1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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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597nits14Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/steam-deck-oledRead 30 September 2026Display benchmark table: 597 nits. Tested OLED model. Window and meter not specified.

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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0.2214Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/steam-deck-oledRead 30 September 2026Display benchmark table Delta-E 0.22. Formula/calibration state not specified.

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.

ASony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Baldur's Gate 3	7

Source9Reviewscreenrant.com/playstation-portal-review-performanceRead 30 September 2026About 7 hours on average playing Baldur's Gate 3 over Remote Play. Brightness not stated

BValve Steam Deck OLED

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Hitman: World of Assassination	2.15

Source17Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-steam-deck-oled-battery-test-theres-a-clear-winner-and-its-not-the-gaming-handheld-i-expectedRead 30 September 2026Battery-depleted results table: Steam Deck OLED 2 hours 9 minutes. Hitman World of Assassination, character idle in the Paris level, maximum brightness slider and Wi-Fi on. Resolution, preset, TDP and HDR state not published.

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

7h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.15h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

7h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.15h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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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24W13Reviewtheverge.com/23951655/steam-deck-oled-reviewRead 30 September 2026Big games draw about 24W on the OLED against 26 to 27W on the LCD

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.

23Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification explicitly says built-in stereo speakers. Left and right speakers are separately identified in repair guides.8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026Separate left and right speaker replacement guides

21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Left speaker and Right speaker in the front-view diagram, stereo

Speaker direction

Top-facing13Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026PS Portal User Guide, Top section: A) Right speaker/Left speaker. These are the top-facing built-in speaker openings. Not the headset drivers.

Front-facing1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Both speakers are labelled on the front-view diagram

Audio features

Tempest 3D AudioTech, PlayStation Link wireless audio1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Tempest 3D AudioTech section expressly supports the feature through Portal with a compatible wired headset or PlayStation Link audio device, in supported PS5 games. It is not a claim of surround speaker drivers.

Stereo with embedded DSP, aptX HD, aptX low-latency1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Stereo with embedded DSP from this page. aptX codecs from the OLED page2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as Bluetooth 5.3, supporting newer codecs such as aptX HD and aptX low-latency

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

113Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026PS Portal Bottom diagram: A) Microphone, built-in for voice chat. Single labelled microphone.

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

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack audio cable

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

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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.

ASony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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

Source3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: USB connector and headset connector.6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/hands-on-report-playstation-portal-remote-player-pulse-explore-wireless-earbuds-and-pulse-elite-wireless-headsetRead 30 September 20263.5mm jack at the bottom of the device8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026USB-C and headphone ports sit on one small modular board12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026The manual confirms the USB-C charging port. Its 5 V / 3 A electrical rating does not explicitly state input watts. Existing connector counts and locations are unchanged.13Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Bottom diagram: headset jack and USB port. USB charging port is on bottom.

BValve Steam Deck OLED

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Top	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/oledRead 30 September 2026USB-C: Display port over Type C, USB3 gen 2, PD3.0 45W power input. Charging port and headphone jack are on the top-edge diagram

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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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/oledRead 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/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz over DisplayPort over Type C

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

ASony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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BValve Steam Deck OLED

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 2026Also a 6 inch captive USB-C cable to the Deck

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 53Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E radio, 2 x 2 MIMO

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026802.11a/ac use 5 GHz and b/g/n use 2.4 GHz. Sony support also recommends a 5GHz connection

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Bluetooth

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5.31Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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.

16.9Wh8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 202616.9 Wh, 4370 mAh li-ion

50Wh1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

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

4,370mAh3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: 4370 mAh at 3.87 V.8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 202612Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: 4370mAh, 3.87V.

6,470mAh10Spec 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

ASony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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BValve Steam Deck OLED

Use	Hours (from) (h)	Hours (h)
Gaming	3	12

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 3-12 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.

15W12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: Electrical rating 5V 3A. 5 V x 3 A = 15 W. Charge section asks for a USB PD AC adapter that outputs at least 5 V/3 A. The Japanese specification repeats 5 V 3 A

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

Charging standards

USB Power Delivery12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Charge the product paragraph explicitly allows an AC adapter that supports USB PD (power delivery). Version and PPS are not stated.

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

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

150min3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes when charged from PS5 USB-C.12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official manual Specifications: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, estimated when charging from the PS5 USB-C port.

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

Yes4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/psportal/system-software-infoRead 30 September 2026Since version 7.1.7 the device charges to 80% by default. The limit can be changed in Settings > System > Battery

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

No12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official manual supplies a USB cable for charging from PS5 or a separately supplied USB-PD adapter.

Yes2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 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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45W2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026

Cooling

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Fans

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11Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026One fan in the top-edge diagram

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

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Thumbstick modules, Battery, Fan, SSD20Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Left+Thumbstick+Replacement/168652Read 8 October 2026Left thumbstick module has a documented OEM DIY replacement guide for Steam Deck OLED.21Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Right+Thumbstick+Replacement/168609Read 8 October 2026Right thumbstick module has a documented OEM DIY replacement guide for Steam Deck OLED.22Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Battery+Replacement/168676Read 8 October 2026Battery has an OEM DIY replacement guide. Requires discharge below 5%, internal disassembly and new battery adhesive. This field records documented repair access, not tool-free routine replacement.23Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Fan+Replacement/168674Read 8 October 2026Fan has an OEM DIY replacement guide. Requires internal disassembly and tools. This field records documented repair access, not tool-free routine replacement.24Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+SSD+Replacement/168255Read 8 October 2026SSD has an OEM DIY replacement guide. Requires internal disassembly and tools. OLED-specific guide, not an LCD-only procedure. This field records documented repair access, not tool-free routine replacement.25Retailer pageifixit.com/Parts/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 8 October 2026Valve OEM repair partner lists genuine OLED replacement batteries, fans and left/right thumbstick modules. OLED guide index covers both 512 GB and 1 TB models. Display assemblies differ by storage/glass variant and are not added to this common list.

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.

Width337Height150Depth95mm(13.3 × 5.9 × 3.7 in)11Retailer pagemorele.net/konsola-przenosna-sony-playstation-portal-czarna-14712336Read 30 September 2026Product dimensions line names 337mm width, 95mm depth, 150mm height. Maker does not publish dimensions. Retailer weight 540g rejected in favour of Sony 529g.15Retailer pagepixmania.com/fr/fr/sony-playstation-portal-remoteplayer-lecteur-a-distance-382069.htmlRead 30 September 2026Weight and dimensions explicitly label product width 337 mm, depth 95 mm, height 150 mm. These are product-dimension fields, not the parcel size. Sony manual publishes no dimensions. The 95 mm depth is still a cross-product outlier.16Reviewtechradar.com/best/best-handheld-games-consolesRead 30 September 2026PlayStation Portal section lists device dimensions 337 x 150 x 95 mm separately from its 529 g device weight. Corroborates the retailer product-size fields. No maker dimensions available.

Width298Height117Depth49mm(11.7 × 4.6 × 1.9 in)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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.

529g(1.2 lb)3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: approximately 529 g.12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: approximately 529g.

640g(1.4 lb)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as Approx. 640 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 2026Ratings apply to both LCD and OLED models

FCC ID

AK8CFIY100118Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8CFIY1001Read 7 October 2026Independently opened public FCC equipment-authorization mirror for Sony Computer Entertainment System CFIY1001. Grant table names FCC IDENTIFIER AK8CFIY1001, dated August 25, 2023. Ordinary public web extraction of fccid.io was readable. Its direct curl, original agency attachment and device.report mirror returned 403. No access bypass.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

PlayStation Portal Remote Player, USB cable, User manual7Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026

45W power supply with 2.5m cable, Steam profile bundle2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026Base lists the items every OLED model ships with. Per-model lists are in variants

Carrying case

None7Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Box list is PlayStation Portal Remote Player, USB cable and user manual. No case

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Links

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Product page

www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026

www.steamdeck.com/en/oled2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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www.steamdeck.com/en/tech/oled1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Manual

www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdf12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official Sony CFI-Y1001 American English/French instruction manual.

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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.

1year12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026American manual Limited Hardware Warranty: one year from purchase, US and Canada. Statutory consumer rights are separate.

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