There are more specific differences, like the 64 GB handheld's eMMC drive versus the NVMe drives of the costlier options, as well as an anti-glare screen for the 512GB platform. The 64GB Steam Deck retails for $399, the 256GB is $529, and the 512GB is $649. The biggest differences between the three platforms are storage amount and pricing. Not only that, but the smoothness with which they run has apparently been satisfactory for adopters.The Steam Deck launched with three different SKUs available to purchase.

The pair note that “of the people who’ve purchased a Steam Deck, 42% of them end up spending the majority of their Steam gaming time on Steam Deck.” This is a remarkable figure and just proves that the availability of the games on the Steam Deck is adequate. The current handheld is far from a dust collector, though. One thing is for certain, knowing Valve’s track record, we’re never going to see a Steam Deck 3. The duo keep expectations at bay: “a true next-gen Deck with a significant bump in horsepower wouldn’t be for a few years.” I guess they want to make sure we get something truly groundbreaking with the next one. By the sounds of it, we haven’t even seen the limits of what the first console can do. The pair spoke about the success of the console, the often surprising usage, and what lies in wait.Īs to the question of seeing a next-gen Steam Deck, it’s going to be a while. In a recent interview with Designer Lawrence Yang and Engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais via Rock Paper Shotgun, a number of pertinent questions were posed.

Of course, now that it’s been a year, buyers are likely wondering about a next-gen variant - perhaps a Steam Deck 2. Over the past year, more games have been awarded the verified status on the console, and the impressive hardware has been used to the best of the communities ability. The 1-year-old handheld device has been a roaring success that’s moved from strength to strength. The release of the Steam Deck was always a risk for Valve, but it’s a risk that has paid off.

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