Steam Deck is the new handheld gaming computer from Valve. If you are like us, you might be curious to see the comparison of the Steam Deck Specs with other systems. That’s because, with an expected release date of December 2021, it’s rumored to be the next best thing in PC gaming since we got Ray tracing.
But with the base price of $399 and going to a whopping US$649, you can get an Xbox Series X or PS5 for much cheaper at $499. Or if portability is the main aim you can aim for Nintendo Switch which will only cost you $299. So, to help you out, we’ve got all noted down in a table format for you to easily compare and make a decision accordingly. So here’s Valve Steam Deck Specs Comparison with Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Steam Deck vs Switch vs PS5 vs Xbox Series X/S
Here are the tech specs of Valve Steam Deck vs Nintendo Switch vs PS5 vs Xbox Series X/S:
Hopefully, this will help you choose your next gaming platform.
Valve Steam Deck
Nintendo Switch (Base & OLED model)
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
PlayStation 5
PS5 Digital Edition
Also, note that Valve Steam Deck runs on SteamOS, which skips out major games like Valorant, World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Genshin Impact, Minecraft, Call of Duty Warzone, Black Ops Cold War, Overwatch, League of Legends, Escape From Tarkov, StarCraft 2 & a lot more.
But there are lots of major games like Counter-Strike Global Offensive, Valheim, Crusader Kings III, Plague Inc, Total War Rome, and more available on Steam Deck. These games will be playable from day 1 you get your hands on your Steam Deck. Something that other gaming platforms can’t be proud of.
So that’s everything you need to know about Steam Deck Specs compared with Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. While you are here make sure to check out our System Requirements to know the specs of all the major upcoming games.
