Revision to Steam Deck
| == Identification == | |
| - | There are three models. The base model has 64GB of storage using an eMMC internal storage unit which using PCIe 2.0 x1. The mid tier model has 256GB of storage on an NVMe SSD using a PCIe 3.0 x2 or x4. The top tier model has a 512 GB NVMe SSD using PCIe 3.0 x2 or x4. According to Steam there is no discernable difference in performance between PCIe 3.0 x2 and x4 in this application. Further differentiation between models includes a special carrying case and enhanced Steam profile bundles for the two upper tier models. Additionally, in the top tier 512GB unit a special anti-glare etched glass screen is included along with a virtual keyboard theme. All the models also share common specifications as noted in the Specifications section below. |
| + | The Steam Deck is a black, rectangular device with a screen in the center. Two square touchpad inputs can be found on either side of the screen. Above each of these touchpads rests a joystick. In the upper right corner, a traditional button array can be found (A, B, X, Y), with a directional button pad on the upper left. The shoulders of the Steam Deck feature two buttons each, for your typical R1, R2, L1, L2 triggers, as well as four additional buttons on the back (two on each side) for R3, R4, L3, L4. |
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| + | There are three variants of the Steam Deck, with the main differentiating feature being the storage: |
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| + | * The base model has 64GB of storage using an eMMC internal storage unit which using PCIe 2.0 x1. |
| + | * The mid tier model has 256GB of storage on an NVMe SSD using a PCIe 3.0 x2 or x4. |
| + | * The top tier model has a 512 GB NVMe SSD using PCIe 3.0 x2 or x4. It also features an anti-glare coating on the glass. |
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| + | You can find which version of Steam Deck you have by navigating to the ***Settings*** menu and navigating to ***Settings*** > ***Model/Serial Numbers*** (under the ***Hardware*** header). |
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| + | Note that, according to Steam, there is no discernable difference in performance between PCIe 3.0 x2 and x4 in this application. |
| == Specifications == |
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