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Released
Feb. 2022
OS
Windows 11, Linux
CFW Options
EmuDeck
/
Batocera
Screen
7.0”, 16:10
Up To
Modern
Best For
PS2, 3DS
Price
~$390
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Emulation Performance
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60
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79
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Screen
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Screen Size
7.0”
Resolution
1280 x 800
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Screen Type
LCD
Pixel Density
215 PPI
Ergonomics
Ergonomic Grip
Cooling
Vibration
Material
Plastic
Weight
674 g
Dimensions
298 x 117 x 49 mm
Speaker Placement
Front
Charge Port
Top
Ports and Connectivity
WIFI
Mobile Data
Bluetooth
Audio Jack
Stereo Speaker
Video Out
USB C
Thunderbolt
SD Card
WiFi Version
5
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Controls
L1/R1
L2/R2
Analog Triggers
Analog Sticks
Hall Effect
L3/R3
Touch Screen
Gyroscope
Volume Buttons
Thumbstick Layout
Double, symetrical
Shoulder Button Layout
Stacked
D-Pad Placement
Top
Additional Controls
Volume up and down, 4x assignable grip buttons (on back), view, options, steam, quick access
Technical Specs
*
Storage
64 GB eMMC
Battery
5200 mAh
RAM
16 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5
Architecture
x86-64
Chipset
AMD Aerith
CPU
AMD Zen 2
GPU
AMD RDNA 2
CPU Clock Speed
2.4 GHz - 3.5 GHz
CPU Cores
4
CPU Threads
8
GPU Clock Speed
1.0 GHz - 1.6 GHz
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Powerful
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Pros
Unmatched price for the features and performance of the device
Out of the box access to SteamOS and the Steam Library
Well-designed device with really good ergonomics
Powerful enough for high-end emulation
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Stable emulation for all systems
Good community support, multiple CFWs available
Access to modern PC games in a handheld format
Trackpads are a welcome addition for navigation and for some PC games
Can be connected to external displays
Big 5200 mAh battery
The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
Very smooth navigation thanks to 16 GB of RAM
The ergonomic grips allow for more comfortable long play sessions
Cons
Black bars when playing older retro systems
Big device, portable but not pocketable
Device can feel bulky
Setup Guides
Steam Deck Emulation Starter Guide
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Retro Game Corps
EmulationStation on Steam Deck! Showcase and Guide
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Retro Game Corps
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