Steam Deck

The Steam Deck is a handheldgaming computer developed by Valve and released on February 25, 2022. The device uses Valve's Linux distributionSteamOS, which incorporates the namesake Steam storefront. SteamOS uses Valve's Protoncompatibility layer, allowing users to run Windowsapplications and games. In addition to handheld use, the Steam Deck can be connected to a TV or monitor through a docking station and be used like a desktop computer or home video game console. In desktop mode, users can install third-party applications for Linux.