In IGN, he experienced the actual Steam Deck machine for two days, interviewing Valve about the development and performance of this portable gaming PC, and the future as a platform.I've been asking a lot of questions about Steam Deck that readers will want to ask, so please take a look at the following interviews.
――First, what is the contents of Steam Deck?What parts are CPUs and GPUs?
Pierre -Lou Griffith (Griffith): AMD's 4 -core 8 thread CPU Zen 2 and 8CU RDNA2 GPU.These are all the latest architectures.
――What is the capacity of RAM (memory)?
Griffith: It is 16 gigabytes.
――What about storage?
Lawrence Yang (hereafter, Yang): 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB are planned.
――Is it possible to upgrade the storage?
Yang: Built -in storage cannot be replaced.However, all models have a microSD card slot, so you can use them by inserting your favorite microSD card.Always free.
--the price is?
Griffith: The 64GB model is $ 399 (about 44,000 yen), the 256GB model is $ 529 (about 58,000 yen), and the 512GB model is $ 649 (about 71,000 yen).
――What about storage speed?The 256GB model and the 512GB model are NVME SSD, but the larger the model, the faster it is?
Griffith: Yes.The larger the model, the faster the reading and writing.
―― Next, we will ask about the size and resolution of the display.What kind of performance is it?
Greg Cumer (hereinafter referred to as Cur): 7 inch display, native resolution is 720p.
Griffith: The aspect ratio is 16:10.So the exact resolution is 1280 x 800.(Note: The 512GB model display also has a premium anti -glare!
――What about the battery?It's important for a portable device, but how do you have a DECK battery?
Griffith: It's difficult to answer this point because there is a big difference depending on the usage method.Depending on what you do with DECK, it changes between about 2-8 hours.If you are "Portal 2", you can play for 4 hours.If you limit it to 30fps, you can play for 5 to 6 hours.
――What is the package included?
Yang: includes the DECK body, power adapter, and carrying case.
――Is the microphone built -in for multiplayer voice chat?
Griffith: Of course.
―― Can you use mobile data communication?Can you download the game even in places where there is no Wi-Fi environment, or is it limited to Wi-Fi?
Griffith: Wi-Fi is limited.
――Is there an environmental optical sensor that can automatically adjust the brightness of the screen according to the surrounding situation?
Yang: Of course.
――What is the installation OS?
Griffith: A new version of Steamos.
――Is it a game -only machine?Or can other PC software be used and can be used other than games?
Griffith: If you can use it on a PC, you can use it almost anything.
――Are there any docks that can be output to the big screen?
Creamer: Yes.We have an official dock sold separately.
――Is the price of the official dock undecided?
Coomer: The price of the dock cannot be announced at this stage.
--got it.Will the dock be purchased at the time of the release of the main unit?
Creamer: I can't answer that point yet.
Griffith: You won't get the wonderful experience provided by the official dock, but there are already many ready -made products with similar functions.
Yang: Products that support USB Type-C can also be used on DECK.You can use anything that you expect from a dock, such as USB, Ethernet, and HDMI.(Note: After this article was published, I received some questions about the resolution when output using a dock. Although it is not limited to 720p, the performance will be sacrificed if the resolution is increased).
――What are peripheral devices, headsets, controllers, etc.?
Creamer: Anything that can be connected by USB or Bluetooth is fine.DECK has a USB Type-C port.
--Sounds good.In fact, I tried Apple's AirPods, but it worked without any problems.You don't have to buy something extra to use Bluetooth audio devices.
Griffith: That's right.
――Is it possible to play VR?
Griffith: As I mentioned earlier, we do not limit the equipment that can be connected.However, it takes time to realize a VR environment with Deck, and DECK's performance is not optimized for VR.
―― In other words, you can try it, but it is individual.
Griffith: That's right.
――Is it possible to change the graphic settings?Or is it fixed to a specific setting based on machine power?
Griffith: All PC games can be selected.That said, most games have a well -balanced graphic setting from the beginning, so it's enough.
――It said it was not possible to replace the built -in storage, is there any way to upgrade for other hardware?
Griffith: Not.It is a problem of the size of the housing.Because all parts are extremely compact.
―― Can you log in to the Epic Games store account?
Creamer: As I mentioned earlier, you can do anything (Linux -based) PC.You can do what you said.
―― Can you use MOD?
Creamer: You can do it on a PC.Because it is designed as a device that can do everything.
Griffith: The Steam in the DECK is the same version as the PC, and the operation method is only different from the UI.Therefore, all MOD support such as Steam workshops are available.
――How about multiplayer?How can you play multiplayer?Is it local multiplayer, or is it possible?
Yang: Yes, the same thing as other PCs.You can connect to a multiplayer game and play, or you can play local multiplayer with multiple controllers.You can do anything you expect.
――The screen split multiplayer (1 screen multiplayer) is the only thing you need to do is the second controller of the Bluetooth connection.
Griffith: You can use a Steam remote play app on your smartphone.
――What is the button on the back?
Griffith: There are (4) buttons that can be set by users (4) on the back.
――What about supply?The shortage of global semiconductors is serious.Do you think you can fulfill the supply that matches the demand this fall?
Coomer: We plan to develop a reservation system immediately after this announcement.However, it will be impossible to create a quantity device required by the market in the next one or two years.
Creamer: If DECK is manufactured and released, you will be able to make a reservation and purchase in order.
――How many years are it appropriate to think that DECK can be active?What is the long -term product strategy?In a few years, it's an upgrade version or 2.Will something like the 0 version appear?Do you want other manufacturers to create your own machine equipped with the same Steamos as Deck?Do you consider DECK as a platform?
Coomer: We believe DECK is a new category product on a PC.We hope that customers will think that this is a good idea, and that we will not only keep out the product in this category, but also want other manufacturers to enter.
Griffith: All the components we have been working on for years, such as deck technology and OS, that is, that is, Steam Deck itself -I want to create a similar device.It is provided for free for people.
Yang: The manufacturer who wants to make a product like DECK is Steamos 3.I want everyone to know that 0 can be used for free and licensed free.