Valve developers have confirmed they are working on a Steam Deck 2, but say it won't be released for 2-3 years. The company wants a "generational increase" in performance to justify the Deck 2 name.
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Valve has a brand-new version of the Steam Deck coming next week. The OLED model features much better battery life, a bigger display with HDR, and even a limited edition with a translucent look
Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais says a faster Steam handheld isn't coming in the next couple of years. The game company doesn't want to sacrifice power efficiency and battery life for more performance.
In a new interview to celebrate the first anniversary of the Steam Deck's launch, Valve designer Lawrence Yang says a true next-gen Steam Deck 2 won't be released "for a few years."
In a new free eBook about the Steam Deck, Valve has dropped hints that it is working on a second generation model, and potentially more in the future, as well as other improvements to Steam.
GPD has teased a new console, one that appears to be a GPD Pocket, with Ryzen 7 6800U processor and RDNA 2 based Radeon 680M graphics. These specs totally blow Valve's Steam Deck away.
The hint of a potential VR element suggests future Steam Deck might get metaverse features. Chances of an increase in the price point are likely owing to the popularity of the most expensive version.
