AMD’s Magnus chip is expected to deliver the desired performance boost over the first Steam Deck.
Even three years after its official release, the Steam Deck remains one of the most popular gaming handhelds. While competitors such as Asus and Lenovo have confirmed that they are working on new gaming handhelds or have already released new models, Valve is still keeping quiet.
The latest “Moore’s Law is Dead” podcast is fueling the rumor mill.
The often (but not always) well-informed leakers speculate about the future of Valve’s hardware plans.
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Valve could also release two different versions of the Steam Deck 2, which would be offered at different prices.
The differences may be significantly greater than those between the Steam Deck variants currently available.
- The Steam Deck is available for purchase starting at €419. The smallest version offers a 7-inch LC display with 60 Hertz, a 40-watt-hour battery, and Wi-Fi 5 support.
- The two larger versions have a 7.4-inch OLED screen with 90 Hertz, a 50-watt-hour battery, and Wi-Fi 6E.
Valve has emphasized several times in the past that the next Steam Deck must make a big leap in performance.
The podcast also discusses possible future releases from Valve. The leakers imagine that Valve could release a home console.
The impact on game developers is particularly emphasized here. The Steam console could potentially serve as a testing platform for developers. However, no specific details are given in the podcast.