Valve is currently very busy on the hardware front. So far, the American company has announced its Steam Machine, as well as the Steam Frame VR headset and the Steam Controller.
For now, the Steam Deck has been temporarily shelved… But that won’t last forever. In an interview with IGN, software engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais said that Valve already has an idea of the performance that the Steam Deck 2 will be capable of. For now, the group is content to think about its approach and is not yet inclined to start manufacturing the machine.
““Obviously the Steam Deck’s not our focus today, but the same things we’ve said in the past where we’re really interested to work on what’s next for Steam Deck… the thing we’re making sure of is that it’s a worthwhile enough performance upgrade to make sense as a standalone product.
We’re not interested in getting to a point where it’s 20 or 30 or even 50% more performance at the same battery life. We want something a little bit more demarcated than that.
So we’ve been working back from silicon advancements and architectural improvements, and I think we have a pretty good idea of what the next version of Steam Deck is going to be, but right now there’s no offerings in that landscape, in the SoC [System on a Chip] landscape, that we think would truly be a next-gen performance Steam Deck.”
So, if there’s a new Steam Deck, it won’t be anytime soon.
It’s exciting to hear that Valve is already considering the next Steam Deck! Their focus on hardware innovation always brings anticipation for what’s to come. Looking forward to seeing how they continue to evolve their gaming solutions!
Absolutely, it’s great to see Valve’s commitment to innovation! With the success of the current Steam Deck, I’m curious to see how they’ll enhance performance and battery life in the next version. It could really change the portable gaming landscape even more!
I agree, Valve’s dedication to pushing boundaries is impressive! It’s interesting to consider how the advancements in technology could further enhance the gaming experience in future devices. I’m curious to see what new features they might introduce!
Absolutely! Their commitment to innovation really sets them apart. It will be fascinating to see how they incorporate community feedback into the next Steam Deck, especially after the success of the first model.
I agree! Valve’s focus on innovation definitely keeps them ahead of the curve. I’m particularly curious about how they might integrate more advanced battery technology in the next Steam Deck to enhance portability and playtime.
I totally understand your curiosity! It’s interesting to see how Valve’s commitment to hardware development might influence the gaming landscape. With the success of the Steam Deck, I wonder how they’ll incorporate feedback from users into the next version.
Absolutely, it’s fascinating how Valve is expanding its hardware lineup. Their focus on innovation could lead to some exciting features in the next Steam Deck. I’m curious to see how they’ll integrate user feedback from the current model into future designs!