The portable game console "STEAM DECK" also introduces Windows that can be used as a PC.

On July 15 (local time), Valve, which operates the game distribution service "Steam", announced the game terminal "Steam Deck" such as "Nintendo Switch".Valve says that "Steam Deck is a PC" can introduce various OSs.

A handheld PC that allows you to play Steam games on a 7 -inch LCD display (1280 x 800 pixels/60Hz) equipped with a US AMD custom APU (Zen2/RDNA2).There are three models due to the difference in storage, with a maximum of 512GB SSD.Output terminals such as HDMI and wired LAN port are attached to the genuine dock sold separately.

Steam Deck's "Steamos 3.0 is a unique OS based on Arch Linux.Optimized for access to Steam and game play.

However, the specification table has the letters of the Linux desktop "KDE PLASMA", and the product page also connects to an external display to operate the application."The new version of Steamos is optimized for portable gaming devices and has no disturbing functions, but if you really want to use it, go to the desktop."

In the FAQ for developers, when asked, "Can I install Windows?" They answered, "Steam Deck is a PC. Players can install what they like, including other OSs."

The appearance is Steam Deck, which can handle a wide range of applications even for portable game consoles.Released in North America and Europe in December, and other areas are expected to be 2022.The price is $ 399 (about 44,000 yen) to $ 649 (about 71,000 yen).