Portable video game consoles have always been with us, to a greater or lesser extent, although always linked to traditional manufacturers such as Nintendo, Sega or Sony. On PC, the closest thing we’ve had to it has been the GPD although Valve, as you know, has finally made the leap with Steam Deck , a portable that you can already reserve in three variants. And we are going to recommend which one we recommend for you.
Three versions, what is yours?
Valve’s first and long-awaited console has been released in three different variants, and logically when reserving them, regardless of price, doubts come. Even more so when it comes to a machine that works the same in terms of performance in all three editions, since it has the same processor (which Vale has developed together with AMD) or the amount of RAM. In this aspect, in terms of performance, they ensure that there are no differences between the three Steam Decks. But there are some aspects of its technical sheet that are different and can condition your choice.
64GB eMMC version
This is the most basic variant of the three and all the hardware is identical to the rest of the versions, although with one important difference. This is the configuration with the least internal storage, since it is only 64GB . Therefore, you must take into account the type of games you are going to play on the console.
Yes, you will be able to play with a triple A, but not with the most modern and demanding ones because you simply will not be able to install them with this storage capacity (some exceed 100GB). In addition, the storage is eMMC, which is the slowest of the three versions, so you should notice lower performance, especially in loading times. So in this case it would be a perfect console for games with a couple of or three years behind them (by size) or indies and casual, which usually take up little storage space. Its price is 419 euros.
256GB NVMe SSD version
We already have a respectable amount of storage here so it shouldn’t be a problem to install some triple A games that just hit the market as they will fit us without problems. Also, keep in mind that we are moving to an SSD component , which translates into higher read and write speeds and, therefore, better performance.
Because even though it has the same processor and RAM memory, an SSD storage allows higher speed readings and writings, so it is something that you will notice in the loading times between phases or games . Therefore, it is a good alternative if you are going to play recent Triple A titles, or those that have just arrived on the market, so you will have some space left over to carry three or four titles of a certain entity. And if that weren’t enough, with this pack we’ll get the exclusive Steam community profile batch. Its price is 549 euros.
512GB NVMe SSD version
This is the best equipped version of the three and, therefore, the most expensive, since it reaches 679 euros. Not only does it have more storage, and it’s also an SSD, but according to Valve it has a premium anti-glare screen. We are not talking about more resolution or a different technology, since it is still LCD, but the glass that covers it prevents reflections, especially when we play in bright light.
In addition to the exclusive profile, a skin for the keyboard is also offered and, most importantly, a case to carry it and bring it safely , protected against any unforeseen event that may happen to us. It is clear that it is a very high price, but the experience of playing with PC in mobility must be a real pass. No?