Valve today finally launched its portable Steam Deck console. The device is now available for order to the first batch of reservers, who will be getting an email with ordering details. Potential buyers who reserved the device will have 72 hours to complete their purchase after receiving the email, or they can cancel their reservation. The next batch of emails will be sent next week.
Valve also released a mini-game called
Aperture Desk Job. Set in the Portal universe, the game is designed to walk you
through the controls and features of the Steam Deck. However, while it is
designed for the Steam Deck, it will also be available to download to anyone
with a Windows PC and a controller. This mini-game will be free to download for
all Steam users and will be available March 1.
Meanwhile, over on the Steam site, Valve
has also created a page called Great on Deck to showcase games that work well
on the Steam Deck hardware. Some of the noteworthy titles include Elden Ring,
Horizon Zero Dawn, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Stardew Valley, Hades, Terraria,
Shadow Warrior 2, and more. These games supposedly pass all compatibility
checks and is said to be a "great experience" on the Steam Deck.
The Steam Deck is priced at US$ 399 for the
64GB model, US$ 529 for the 256GB model, and US$ 649 for the 512GB model.
