Valve says the Steam Deck 2 needs a chip that doesn't exist yet
… What technology is Valve waiting for? The Steam Deck 2 needs a range of advancements What would a Steam Deck 2 chip actually look like, though? …
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Cost is a major consideration when it comes to handhelds, and to pretend otherwise would be folly. In the aspect of pricing, Steam Deck OLED continues to decisively pull ahead of the competitors, and there's a special reason for this, which I have talked extensively about in the past. Valve has an ability to sell its handhelds at cost because of a structural advantage that no other handheld manufacturer does. Unlike ASUS or Lenovo, Valve isn't primarily in the hardware business. As a storefront operator collecting a commission on every purchase made through Steam, Valve can afford to price har
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… We still don't know when the Steam Deck 2 might arrive The Steam Deck first released in February 2022 With all of this in mind, there's no firm Windows release for the Steam Deck 2, so it's likely at least a few years away, especially given tyhat Valve seems to be waiting for a chip that doesn't ex… …
The Steam Deck's price has increased from $549 to $789 as hardware woes continue
… The Steam Deck OLED receives a nasty price hike in the face of hardware struggles It wasn't a case of if, but when Over on the Steam Deck's website , Valve has updated the pricing for its Steam Deck OLED models. …
3 reasons I still prefer the Steam Deck OLED over Windows 11 gaming handhelds
… The Steam Deck offers something no other handheld does The user experience, gaming performance, the operating system, and generous pricing give the Steam Deck and the Steam Deck OLED an undeniable edge, and perhaps that's why, long after release, and long after the competitors have made their debut… …
Linux 7.1 finally fixes a 2-year-old Steam Deck OLED audio issue
… Titled " ASoC: amd: acp: Add DMI quirk for Valve Steam Deck OLED " and authored by Guilherme G. Piccoli, the patch aims to fix the Steam Deck OLED's audio probe that stopped working two years ago. …
Steam Deck restocks are coming, but Valve is battling memory shortages and global supply chaos to make it happen
… Valve wants its Steam Decks to return, but it's easier said than done RAM isn't getting that much cheaper, after all In an interview with IGN , the publication sat down with Pierre-Loup Griffais and Steve Cardinali from Valve to discuss the newly-revealed Steam Controller pricing . …
The new SteamOS update finally adds controller support to some big handheld names
… OBS/Discord Steam Deck controller firmware updates now display update progress on the splash screen Re-re-enable Bluetooth Wake for Steam Deck LCD The update should arrive on the release branch soon, but you can check out the beta right now by going to Settings System System Update Channel on Steam… …
Valve's Steam Deck price hike might be warning sign that the Steam Machine is DOA
… Sign in to your XDA account In May 2026, Valve raised the prices of both available Steam Deck models by more than 40% in one go, a move they attributed to the ongoing DRAM shortage that has been pushing up component costs across the consumer technology segment. …
Most Decky plugins are useless, but these ones actually changed how I use my Steam Deck
… Related How to install plugins on Steam Deck using Decky Loader Decky Loader is popular plugin software for Steam Deck, giving you easy access to plugins that can enhance the SteamOS experience. …
Valve's Steam Deck didn't just succeed, it quietly changed how PC games are made
… Related I just don't care about the Steam Deck 2 anymore The Steam Deck's sequel won't revolutionize the industry in the same way the original did. Let's stop chasing 4K Thank you, Steam Deck It feels like recently the Steam Deck Verified badge has become the new gold standard. …