DF Direct Special: Steam Deck - Spec Updates, Performance, SteamOS, Compatibility + More

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The specs have been updated, a few hundreds frames have been tested - and we've taken a look at the state of integrated graphics performance on AMD APUs in the PC space. Rich Leadbetter, John Linneman and Alex Battaglia sit down to share all of their thoughts on the Steam Deck in a 75 minute DF Direct Special. Join the DF Patreon for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to DF Retro, early access to DF Direct Weekly and much, much more: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Want some DF-branded tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies or pullovers? Check out our store: https://bit.ly/2BqRTt0 00:00:00 Introductions + Steam Deck First Impressions 00:07:34 Form Factor + Control Discussion 00:12:14 Why Steam Deck Needs Game-Specific Performance Profiles 00:14:22 Specs Update - 88GB/s Memory Bandwidth Confirmed 00:18:32 Off-Screen Performance Testing 00:22:49 Ryzen 9 4900HS 35W Integrated GPU Testing - Doom Eternal, Control, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 00:31:00 "Talk About The Screen!!" + Other Steam Deck Iterations From Other Companies 00:37:09 Will Docked Performance Be Better than Mobile? 00:38:47 The Proton Compatibility Layer 00:43:43 M.2 2230 SSD Confirmed - Is It Upgradeable? 00:45:27 SteamOS Suspend/Resume Technology Confirmed 00:47:12 Can GamePass And Other Launchers And Streaming Services Run From Linux On Steam Deck? Will We Get Windows Drivers? 00:52:45 Is Valve Really Trying To Compete With Nintendo? 01:

Published 2021-07-22 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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