

The models with 256GB and 512GB of NVMe storage will cost $529 and $649, respectively. The Steam Deck will debut at $399 for the base model with 64GB of eMMC storage. For reference, the Steam Deck is equipped with a 40 Wh Lithium-ion battery. This is the development kit so there is margin for optimization. In about three hours of game time, the battery life went from 100% to 46%. He noted that the rear of the handheld PC was around 42.6 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius on the grips. The Steam Deck delivered frame rates up to 47 FPS on the highest preset and 80 FPS on the low preset.ĭuring his testing, the reviewer measured the temperatures on the Steam Deck. Unfortunately, the review didn't test those presets.ĭOTA 2 was obviously more forgiving on the device. For an acceptable experience, you'd need to lower the graphics setting to medium or low. The only time the stream runs smoothly is if I put my game to 60 fps, but I dont want to play at 60 fps. On the high preset, the frame rate oscillated between 20 FPS and 30 FPS, and the freezing was evident. I appreciate the help but sadly it did not work. Cyberpunk 2077, which is known to cripple even the best graphics cards, was tough on the Steam Deck.
