

If you’re really determined, you can even connect accessories like your mouse and keyboard to a dock’s additional USB ports to use it as a traditional Linux or Windows desktop. The Steam Deck’s USB-C charging port supports a dock mode when connected to a USB-C hub so you can play on a larger TV or gaming monitor up to a 4K resolution at 120 FPS while you’re home. Plus it has enough power to run the latest triple-A titles smoothly at up to 60 frames per second. This system places all the benefits of a computer such as a desktop operating system, mod support, and highly adjustable graphics settings in your pocket. Just don’t mistake the Steam Deck for a game console.

This makes it easy to hold for hours on end and untethers the PC gaming experience from your desk. At $399, this handheld costs half the price of a comparable desktop PC build and weighs just over a pound. Steam Deck condenses an entire gaming computer setup into a portable device-complete with a built-in controller and an 800p LCD touchscreen.

From its massive game library to its impressive performance, this little PC has only gotten better with age. In that time, this portable gaming computer has seen major monthly upgrades that bring new interface tweaks and features. Valve’s Steam Deck released exactly one year ago today.
