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Steam Deck Guide. Learn all about the Tools, Accessories, Games, Emulators, and Gaming Tips that will make your Steam Deck an awesome Gaming Handheld or a Portable Computer Workstation.
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Steam Deck Guide. Learn all about the Tools, Accessories, Games, Emulators, and Gaming Tips that will make your Steam Deck an awesome Gaming Handheld or a Portable Computer Workstation.

Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/mikeroyal/steam-deck-guide
Owner: mikeroyal
Created: 2021-11-21T21:27:10.000Z (almost 3 years ago)
Default Branch: main
Last Pushed: 2024-01-04T22:54:45.000Z (10 months ago)
Last Synced: 2024-10-10T23:23:18.360Z (about 1 month ago)
Topics: controller, dxvk, emulation, file-sharing, gamepad, games, gaming, nixos, optimization, plugins, proton, retrogaming, steam, steam-deck, steamdeck, steamos, synchronization, windows-11, wine, xbox
Language: Rust
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Forks: 53
Open Issues: 7
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md

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A guide covering Steam Deck including the applications and tools that will make your experience with your Steam Deck device great!

**Note:** For those wanting to view this Steam Deck Guide in a different language like Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, Italian, or German. I would recommend using the [Google Translate for Websites](https://translate.google.com/) just Copy & Paste the URL for this repo and select the Langauge you want it translated to.

 * [Steam Deck Chinese Translation by feathersx](https://github.com/feathersx/Steam-Deck-Guide/blob/main/README.zh-CN.md)

 * [Steam Deck Brazilian Portuguese Translation by valdecircarvalho](https://steamdeck.valdecir.me/)



  



**Note 2: This guide will constantly be updated with new info as becomes available and please feel to make an [issue](https://github.com/mikeroyal/Steam-Deck-Guide/issues) if you think something should be added.**



  

    




# Table of Contents

- [Steam Deck](#steam-deck)

  - [Steam Deck OLED Specs](#steam-deck-oled-specs)

  - [Steam Deck LCD Specs](#steam-deck-lcd-specs)

- [Getting Started](./Getting%20Started.md)

- [Glossary](./Glossary.md)

- [Accessories](./Accessories.md)

- [Games and Software](./Games%20and%20Software/README.md)

  - [Games](./Games%20and%20Software/Games.md)

  - [Software](./Games%20and%20Software/Software.md)

  - [Operating Systems](./Games%20and%20Software/Operating%20Systems.md)

- [Developers](./Developers/README.md)

- [Contribute](#contribute)

- [License](#license)

## Steam Deck

[Back to the Top](https://github.com/mikeroyal/Steam-Deck-Guide#table-of-contents)

[Steam Deck](https://www.steamdeck.com/) is a handheld gaming computer developed by [Valve Corporation](https://valvesoftware.com/) in cooperation with [Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)](https://www.amd.com/). It allows users to play their entire Steam game library but can be modified by the user to run other gaming storefronts or applications. The Steam Deck started shipping in February 2022.

- [Steam Deck Booklet](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/3401926123919972634)

- [Steam News Hub](https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110)



  

    




Steam Deck device. Source: [Steam Deck](https://www.steamdeck.com/)

### Steam Deck OLED Specs

**[Checkout the Steam Deck OLED. Available November 16 at 10am Pacific](https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamdeck_2023)**

[![Introducing Steam Deck OLED - November 16](https://ytcards.demolab.com/?id=_vTsZMvjJ-A&lang=en&background_color=%230d1117&title_color=%23ffffff&stats_color=%23dedede&width=240 "Introducing Steam Deck OLED - November 16")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vTsZMvjJ-A)

[![The All-New Steam Deck OLED Is Almost Here! The Best Console Refresh!](https://ytcards.demolab.com/?id=WIcNVmbxqs4&lang=en&background_color=%230d1117&title_color=%23ffffff&stats_color=%23dedede&width=240 "The All-New Steam Deck OLED Is Almost Here! The Best Console Refresh!")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIcNVmbxqs4)

[![The New Steam Deck | So Much More than just OLED](https://ytcards.demolab.com/?id=_tmWspZq0LA&lang=en&background_color=%230d1117&title_color=%23ffffff&stats_color=%23dedede&width=240 "The New Steam Deck | So Much More than just OLED")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tmWspZq0LA)

[![This Is The Ultimate Portable Gaming Machine : Steam Deck OLED Review](https://ytcards.demolab.com/?id=78XuQMWbtoM&lang=en&background_color=%230d1117&title_color=%23ffffff&stats_color=%23dedede&width=240 "This Is The Ultimate Portable Gaming Machine : Steam Deck OLED Review")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78XuQMWbtoM)

[![Steam Deck OLED Review - Perfecting the Steam Deck](https://ytcards.demolab.com/?id=A3B0EDXULZ8&lang=en&background_color=%230d1117&title_color=%23ffffff&stats_color=%23dedede&width=240 "Steam Deck OLED Review - Perfecting the Steam Deck")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3B0EDXULZ8)

[![Steam Deck OLED Unboxing! + Gaming Test (New & Improved)](https://ytcards.demolab.com/?id=LC3QTugnp7I&lang=en&background_color=%230d1117&title_color=%23ffffff&stats_color=%23dedede&width=240 "Steam Deck OLED Unboxing! + Gaming Test (New & Improved)")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC3QTugnp7I)

**CPU:** 6nm AMP APU Zen 2 4C/8T, 2.4-3.5GHz.

**GPU:** 8 CUs (RDNA 2), 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops).

**APU power:** 4-15W.

**RAM:** 16 GB LPDDR5 on-board RAM (6400 MT/s quad 32-bit channels).

**Operating system:** [SteamOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SteamOS) 3.5 based on [ArchLinux](https://archlinux.org/).

**Storage:**

  * Steam Deck 512GB NVMe SSD ($549 USD).

  * Steam Deck 1TB NVMe SSD ($649 USD).

  * Both include high-speed microSD card slot.

  

**Display:** 1280x800 HDR OLED.

**Display size:** 7.4” diagonal.

**Maximum brightness:** 1,000 nits peak brightness (HDR) and 600 nits (SDR).

**Color gamut:** 110% P3.

**Refresh rate:** up to 90Hz with <0.1 ms response time.

**Bluetooth:** Bluetooth 5.3 (support for controllers, accessories and audio) with Dedicated bluetooth antenna.

**Wi-Fi:** Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E radio, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.

**Battery:** 50Whr battery. 3-12 hours of gameplay depending on game settings.

### Steam Deck LCD Specs

**Operating system:** [SteamOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SteamOS) 3.5 based on [ArchLinux](https://archlinux.org/).

**System on a chip (SoC):** AMD custom APU.

**CPU:** Zen 2, 4-core, 8-threads, variable frequency @ 2.4–3.5 GHz.

**Memory:** 16 GB LPDDR5 @ 5500 MT/s.

**Storage Options:**

- **Base model:** 64 GB eMMC for $399(US).

- **Mid model:** 256 GB NVMe SSD for $529(US).

- **Top model:** 512 GB NVMe SSD for $649(US).

**All models use M.2 2230 interface.**

**Removable Storage:** **microSD** supports up to 2TB of additional storage for games.

**Display:** 7-inch, 1280 × 800 LCD, native 800p @ 60Hz.

**Docked:** Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz.

**Graphics:** RDNA 2 with 8 CUs, variable frequency @ 1.0–1.6 GHz.

[Steam Deck Certified Refurbished (Currently out of Stock)](https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamdeckrefurbished)

[![So I got a Refurbished Steam Deck…](https://ytcards.demolab.com/?id=i8s_lkfvibA&lang=en&background_color=%230d1117&title_color=%23ffffff&stats_color=%23dedede&width=240 "So I got a Refurbished Steam Deck…")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8s_lkfvibA) 

[![I Bought a Refurbished Steam Deck](https://ytcards.demolab.com/?id=VY0u5-uKONM&lang=en&background_color=%230d1117&title_color=%23ffffff&stats_color=%23dedede&width=240 "I Bought a Refurbished Steam Deck")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY0u5-uKONM) 

[![Refurbished Steam Deck Unboxing Direct from Valve](https://ytcards.demolab.com/?id=QcW-p5ZbSuc&lang=en&background_color=%230d1117&title_color=%23ffffff&stats_color=%23dedede&width=240 "Refurbished Steam Deck Unboxing Direct from Valve")](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcW-p5ZbSuc)  

 



 

Steam Deck Certified Refurbished Program. Image credit: Valve



[Deck Verified](https://www.steamdeck.com/en/verified) is a program that reviews games in Steam's catalog verifying their compatibility with the Steam Deck. So when you visit your Library on Steam Deck, you’ll find a compatibility badge on each title, reflecting the kind of experience you can expect when playing each game on Steam Deck.










Deck Verified Program Categories. Source: [Steam Deck](https://www.steamdeck.com/en/verified)










Steam Library Compatibility Badges for Games. Source: [Steam Deck](https://www.steamdeck.com/en/verified)

## Contribute

- [x] If would you like to contribute to this guide simply make a [Pull Request](https://github.com/mikeroyal/Steam-Deck-Guide/pulls).

## License

[Back to the Top](https://github.com/mikeroyal/Steam-Deck-Guide#table-of-contents)

Distributed under the [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Public License](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).