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 threadMegaUltraChickenAug 28, 2025
Underpowered?! I can play fucking Elden Ring!
Show threadPsythikAug 28, 2025
At Ultra with no dips below 90 FPS @1440p?
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 threadPsythik
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.
Aug 28, 2025 at 11:49pmWeb
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.