FubarberryAug 28, 2025

New rumor suggests Valve's Steam Deck 2 is much further away than we thought

https://sopuli.xyz/post/32788080

New rumor suggests Valve's Steam Deck 2 is much further away than we thought - Sopuli

Source is KeplerL2, who is generally considered a reliable source for insider hardware info, particularly on AMD GPU hardware and AMD SoC for consoles. Previously I would have personally estimated Steam Deck 2 to release mid 2026-early 2027, but the recent info about an upcoming Steam Machine made me think that maybe I should push back that estimate. Of course even if we assume this is reliable insider info, a lot can change in couple years, so things can definitely change.

Show threadScrubblesAug 28, 2025
I don’t know why people are so eager for it, the deck is great, it’s a great purchase. I wish I had gotten the OLED, but I’m very very happy with it. I don’t see that it needs to be replaced annually or even every 2-3 years. It’s like the switch, why not go 4+ years before hardware drives that a new one is possible
Show threadPsythikAug 28, 2025
Because the first Deck was underpowered at release and is several years old at this point. It’s overdue for a sequel, hopefully one that can handle games at a reasonable resolution this time around.
Show threadMegaUltraChicken
Underpowered?! I can play fucking Elden Ring!
Aug 28, 2025 at 11:33pmWeb
Show threadPsythikAug 28, 2025
At Ultra with no dips below 90 FPS @1440p?
Show threadMegaUltraChickenAug 28, 2025

How is that the standard for a thing that costs less than just my graphics card and is fully portable?? I don’t even need my gaming pc to do that shit.

For what it is, the steam deck performs exceedingly well.

Show threadPsythikAug 28, 2025

It’s not, but it should be.

It’s like people (like you) forget that not that long ago, a high-end graphics card used to cost $300. It is entirely possible to go back to those days, but greed is holding us back. There’s no reason why Valve couldn’t make a $500 Steam Deck that runs games at 1440p with RT. But Nvidia’a greed and AMD’s inability to keep up in the GPU sector (along with their greed) is holding us back.

Show threadWizardofFrobozzAug 29, 2025
Nobody under 16 should be on Lemmy
Show threadMinnelsAug 29, 2025
Why would you need 1440p on a small screen like that? I think 720p on the original switch was fine and see no need for anything with a small screen to have so hig resolution. Especially since that means less battery time, just waste of power.
Show threadfoggenbootyAug 29, 2025

You don’t have any idea what you’re talking about.

Look, I see what you’re getting at, high end GPU improvements have slowed to a trickle and they just keep charging more. You’re not wrong that the business has changed and NVIDIA and AMD are squeezing.

However that is NOT what is happening with the Steam Deck. This is a simple engineering limitation. You cannot have a super powerful GPU in the form factor of the SD due to size, cooling, and power constraints. They can’t just magic these limitations away or throw money at it. To get what you want would not only cost more, but the SD would be twice the size if not more, sound like a jet engine, and have a 15 minute battery life.

Show threadJakeroxsAug 28, 2025

What handheld, wait no, console period can?

Most people don’t care that much to play at 90 fps on 1440p on a mobile device.

I suspect part of the issue is you’re a kbm player primarily?

Show threadPsythikAug 28, 2025
No console can, and that’s my point. Which is why I can’t get into console and handheld gaming. They’re overpriced and underpowered, thanks to greedy chip makers. There’s no reason why a high-end GPU can’t cost $300 like they used to not that long ago.
Show threadTelorandAug 29, 2025

I think you misunderstand what the Deck is. It’s a handheld laptop with a built-in controller with the express purpose of playing games. It’s not a GPU with a screen.

I feel you about GPU pricing, but the Deck is one of the few things I’ve bought in recent years where I didn’t feel buyer’s remorse, even slightly. How it’s priced is fair for what you get: an ultra-portable Linux gaming laptop. Plus, you get the added benefit of knowing that you’re further supporting gaming on Linux; Proton literally changed the gaming landscape, and Valve has directly partnered with Arch Linux.

I still frequently play my Desktop, but there are times when I just want to chill in bed, sit on the couch, play on vacation, and there’s simply no way I can take my desktop computer with me to those places.

Show threadVenia SilenteAug 29, 2025

90 FPS @1440p

On a handheld? What even for?

60 FPS is already a meme on computer, even more now that certain companies hallucinate frames for their games with AI.

Show threadproleAug 29, 2025
Yeah what an absurd comment lol… That said, the OLED model does do 90fps
Show threadVenia SilenteAug 30, 2025
Yeah I’m amazed at how the tiktok brainrot has made it impossible for a whole generation to understand that on a thing that you are going to hold far too close to your face, you don’t want to have to squint and dry your eyes at far too many things going on at the same time too fast. Monster Hunter 4 did wonders on the 3DS and that was a 244p game!
Show threadLiveLMAug 29, 2025

Ultra Graphics at 1440p
Good Battery Life
Good Price

Pick 2.

Show threadNatanaelAug 29, 2025

Add these;

Cool to touch
Lightweight