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Sony PSPgo vs Valve Steam Deck OLED

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Overview
ReleasedOctober 2009November 2023
Performance
TypeHandheldHandheld
CPUSony PSP CPU, 1–333 MHzAMD Zen 2, 4 cores / 8 threads
GPU–AMD RDNA 2, 8 CUs
GPU compute–1.6 TFLOPS
Memory64 MB16 GB
Storage16 GB512 GB, 1 TB
Disc driveNoNo
CPU–6 nm AMD APU; Zen 2, 4 cores / 8 threads, 2.4–3.5 GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32); APU power 4–15 W
GPU–8 RDNA 2 compute units at 1.6 GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32)
Memory detail64 MB (Sony's PSP-N1000 specification)16 GB LPDDR5 on-board, 6400 MT/s, quad 32-bit channels
Storage detail16 GB of built-in flash memory; games are downloaded, with no UMD driveNVMe SSD
Storage expansionMemory Stick Micro (M2) slotHigh-speed microSD slot (UHS-I; SD, SDHC and SDXC)
Display and video
Maximum output–8K up to 120 fps
Built-in screen3.8″ LCD, 480 × 2727.4″ OLED, 1280 × 800, 90 Hz
Built-in screen3.8-inch TFT LCD, 16:9, approximately 16.77 million colours; sliding screen1280 × 800 HDR OLED touchscreen; 1,000 nits peak (HDR), 600 nits (SDR); contrast over 1,000,000:1; 110% P3; under 0.1 ms response; dual ambient light sensors. 1 TB model has premium anti-glare etched glass
Video outputAnalogue video output through the multi-use connector with a separately sold PSPgo cable or cradle; PSP-2000/3000 video cables and older cradles are incompatibleDisplayPort over USB-C; up to 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz
HDR–HDR on the built-in OLED screen
AudioBuilt-in stereo speakers and microphone; headset and microphone connectorStereo speakers with embedded DSP; dual microphone array; 3.5 mm headset jack; multichannel audio over DisplayPort, USB-C or Bluetooth
Design and power
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 12 hours
Weight158 g640 g
Battery life detailBuilt-in lithium-ion battery; Sony's launch specification does not publish capacity or runtime50 Wh; 3–12 hours of gameplay depending on content
Power useAC adapter or USB charging45 W USB PD 3.0 power supply with 2.5 m cable
SizeApproximately 128 × 16.5 × 69 mm, excluding the largest projection (Sony labels these width × height × depth)–
ColoursPiano Black and Pearl White–
In the boxAC adapter, USB cable and CD-ROM with Media Go software (launch package)Steam Deck OLED, 45 W power supply, carrying case (with removable liner on the 1 TB model)
Connections
PortsHi-speed USB 2.0 through the proprietary multi-use connector, which also carries DC power, analogue video and sound input/output; headset and microphone connector; Memory Stick Micro slot1 × USB-C (DisplayPort over USB-C, USB 3 Gen 2, charging), 3.5 mm headset jack, microSD slot
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b, infrastructure and ad hoc modes (up to 16 consoles); Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR with A2DP, HSP and AVRCP profilesTri-band Wi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2 × 2 MIMO), Bluetooth 5.3
ControllerBuilt-in D-pad, analogue nub, four face buttons, L/R, Start, Select and PS buttons; compatible DUALSHOCK 3 and SIXAXIS controllers require a PS3 for pairing, with some buttons and vibration unsupportedBuilt-in controls with A/B/X/Y, D-pad, analogue triggers, bumpers, 4 assignable grip buttons, 2 full-size analogue sticks with capacitive touch, 2 × 32.5 mm square haptic trackpads, HD haptics and a 6-axis gyro
Backward compatibilitySupported downloadable PSP games and PS one Classics; no UMD games or films. Sony ended remaining PSP purchases on 6 July 2021, but previously purchased PSP content can still be downloaded from the device's Download List (PlayStation UK support)Runs Steam games natively on SteamOS 3 or through Proton; KDE Plasma desktop mode

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