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Where developers can find the charts
In Steamworks, open Technical Tools > Steam Hardware Compatibility Review. For eligible titles, the framerate-distribution chart appears alongside the existing average-framerate and customer-feedback charts. Valve’s announcement says the data is currently available to titles that are Steam Deck Verified; it does not announce a player-facing chart on store pages or Steam Deck devices. Steamworks Development’s announcement, reproduced by GameDev.net
What the distribution shows—and how it differs from an average
An average condenses observations into one number. A distribution shows how observations fall across framerate ranges, which can reveal a mix that the average conceals—for example, sessions clustered in different ranges rather than consistently near the average.
The chart summarizes anonymized data from participating Steam Deck players who have opted in. It reflects sampled sessions, not a controlled benchmark run under fixed conditions. Valve notes that the sampled time can include loading screens and other time beyond gameplay, and that player-set framerate limits and docked play on higher-refresh external displays can affect the observations. Steamworks Development’s announcement, reproduced by GameDev.net
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- 50Whr battery; 3-12 hours of gameplay (content-dependent)
- Carrying case with removable liner
How to interpret a low-framerate range
A low observed range is a clue to investigate, not proof that a game is performing poorly. Before drawing conclusions, developers should account for the play context represented in the sample:
- Framerate caps: Players may set a limit below what the game could otherwise produce.
- External displays: Docked play on a higher-refresh display can change observed results.
- Non-gameplay time: Loading screens, menus, and other sampled periods can pull observations away from gameplay performance.
Because the data comes from opt-in player sessions, it is useful diagnostic context for spotting patterns in real-world use, but it is not a lab benchmark or a promise of the framerate every player will experience. Valve does not give a percentage or session count for opt-in participation in the announcement. Steamworks Development’s announcement, reproduced by GameDev.net
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What Steam Deck Verified does—and does not—mean for FPS
Valve’s published Deck Verified criteria assess four compatibility areas: input, display, seamlessness, and system support. They cover matters such as controller support, readable text, navigable launchers, and compatibility with Proton and middleware, including anti-cheat. The criteria page does not set a minimum FPS threshold, so a Verified badge should not be read as a guarantee of a particular framerate. Valve’s Steam Deck Verified criteria
Quick Recap
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- Valve is entering the gaming console marketplace with the new Steam Deck, a console geared towards PC gamers. The Steam Deck can be docked to a monitor, and used as a PC, or docked to a TV.
- Players can play a huge variety of games at any time with the comfort of a console and the freedom of a PC. Not anti-glare screen.
- Like the name suggests, the Steam Deck will include upgraded 1TB storage, and will include a carrying case. A micro SD slot will also enable expanded storage.
- Valve partnered with AMD to create a specialized APU optimized for handheld gaming, and Valve says the chip will deliver performance to run AAA gaming titles.
- The Steam Deck is outfitted with a 7-inch touchscreen, and two trackpads under the control sticks that allow gamers to operate games never designed outside of mouse and keyboard capabilities.
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