Gaming enthusiasts ALERT! Valve announces powerful handheld console Steam Deck- Here's all you need to know

Valve Corporation, also known as Valve Software, an American video game developer has announced the Steam Deck, a new handheld gaming console. Steam Deck, a compact PC cum console runs on custom SteamOS. It will begin shipping in December and reservations open from July 16th.

The handheld gaming PC cum console will be available for purchase in December 2021 in the United States, Canada, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. It starts at $399, and you can buy it in $529 and $649 models as well.

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"Steam Deck is available to reserve now in select regions, and will begin shipping in December 2021.  When inventory is available, customers will be notified in the order reservations were made to make their purchase," the company said.  

"We partnered with AMD to create Steam Deck's custom APU, optimized for handheld gaming. It is a Zen 2 + RDNA 2 powerhouse, delivering more than enough performance to run the latest AAA games in a very efficient power envelope," the gaming company further added.

According to Valve, once you've logged into Steam Deck, your entire Steam Library shows up, just like any other PC. You'll be able to find your collections and favorites - exactly where you left them.

The Steam Deck was built for extended play sessions—whether you're using thumbsticks or trackpads—with full-size controls positioned perfectly within your reach. The rear of the device is sculpted to comfortably fit a wide range of hand sizes.

"The official dock props up your Steam Deck while connecting to external displays, wired networking, USB peripherals, and power. You can also use a powered USB-C hub, if you've got one lying around," the company said.