Steam Deck OLED

Galileo · 2023 · handheld console

Specifications

Cpu: AMD Zen 2 4-core / 8-thread APU with 8 RDNA 2 compute units ("Van Gogh", refined 6 nm process), x86-64
Ram: max: 16 GB (soldered) · base: 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 (soldered)
Ports: USB-C (DisplayPort / power / data) · microSD
Battery: 50 Wh
Display: 7.4" 1280x800 90 Hz HDR OLED
Storage: base: 512 GB NVMe SSD · options: 1 TB NVMe SSD · user-upgradeable M.2 2230 NVMe
Weight: 0.64 kg
Os Support: latest: SteamOS 3.7 · shipped: SteamOS 3.5 (Arch-based)
Release Price: $549 (512 GB)

Variants

Colors

Blackstandard opaque finish, 2023

Smoky TranslucentLimited Edition, 1TB only, translucent shell, 2023

Storage

512GBstandard OLED model, 2023

1TBstandard OLED model, 2023

Upgrade paths

storage

Single M.2 2230 NVMe SSD, any standard drive of that size · Same back-plate teardown as the LCD model, documented by Valve and iFixit.

~$30-80 for the drive

MODERATE

battery

OEM-spec replacement cell, larger 50 Wh capacity · Valve redesigned the internals for easier battery removal than the LCD model, but it is still glued rather than a drop-in swap.

~$35

HARD

other

Official iFixit parts partnership covering thumbsticks, trackpads, triggers, and the back shell · Continues the first-party genuine-parts program established with the LCD model.

EASY