Valve Steam Deck OLED
About this device
The Steam Deck OLED is arguably the best retro gaming device ever made. EmuDeck turns it into an all-in-one emulation machine, and the 7.4-inch OLED screen makes retro pixel art look stunning. Valve raised the price to $789 in May 2026.
The Steam Deck OLED is, for many, the best retro gaming device ever made. EmuDeck turns SteamOS into an all in one emulation suite that handles everything from NES to GameCube, PS2, and beyond, while the stunning 7.4 inch HDR OLED makes pixel art glow. It is also a full PC handheld, so your Steam library and modern games come along for the ride. The accessory ecosystem is unmatched. Valve raised the price to $789 for the 512GB model in May 2026, blaming component costs during the memory shortage, so it is a harder sell than it was. It is larger and pricier than a dedicated retro handheld, but nothing else combines this much power, polish, and flexibility. A true do everything machine.
Check PriceValve Steam Deck OLED Specifications
- Screen
- 7.4" OLED, 1280×800, 90 Hz, HDR400
- Processor
- AMD Custom APU (Zen 2 + RDNA 2)
- GPU
- AMD RDNA 2 (8 CUs, up to 1.6 GHz)
- RAM
- 16 GB LPDDR5
- Storage
- 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB NVMe SSD
- Battery
- 50 Wh (~3–8 hrs depending on load)
- Operating System
- SteamOS 3 (Arch Linux)
- Cooling
- Active fan
- Controls
- ABXY, D-pad, dual trackpads, 4 back buttons, analog triggers
- Connectivity
- USB-C (DP 1.4, USB 3.2), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, microSD
- Dimensions
- 298 × 117 × 49 mm
- Weight
- 669 g
- Released
- 2023
Specifications are compiled from our hands-on review and manufacturer listings. Vary by model variant where noted.