PC Tech Valve already planning a Steam Deck 2

[HardAct]

 STEAM DECK 2

 

   Wasn't expecting this already although maybe I should've! Apparently the top tier model of the {OG 649.99} Steam Deck 1 is the most popular according to preorders. Looks like I may be further back in line than I though. Might be getting mine right as Pre-orders for the SD2 go up 

[Nokra]

If I read the deal correctly, you just had to put down $5 to pre-order, right? And you can pay the balance when it's your turn to buy?  I believe I read that the $5 is even refundable if you cancel.

[TwinIon]

I very much expected them to be working on new versions, the only question I have is if we'll see yearly releases like most PCs or if we'll see updates a bit off cadence with processor releases and get new Steam Decks more like every 18 or 24 months.

 

Along with a spec boost, I wouldn't be surprised to see an updated deck get a VRR capable screen, and for some reason I expect Valve to mess with the controller layout, if only because they always seem to be.

[silentbob]

The only big complaint of the current deck is lack of an OLED display for me. My preorder is in for the 256gb unit but I do wish they had gone OLED like Nintendo has done. 
 

 

I better not get my system and see Vrs 2 announced with my OLED screen. That’s what happened a month or 2 after I bought my Oculus Quest 

[Massdriver]

7 hours ago, TwinIon said:

I very much expected them to be working on new versions, the only question I have is if we'll see yearly releases like most PCs or if we'll see updates a bit off cadence with processor releases and get new Steam Decks more like every 18 or 24 months.

 

Along with a spec boost, I wouldn't be surprised to see an updated deck get a VRR capable screen, and for some reason I expect Valve to mess with the controller layout, if only because they always seem to be.

I would guess it would be on a 2 year cadence since the SOC is semi custom (if I understood the specs correctly). So AMD will need to design a new chip with zen 3 or 4 cpus and rdna 3. 

[dualhunter]

17 hours ago, Nokra said:

If I read the deal correctly, you just had to put down $5 to pre-order, right? And you can pay the balance when it's your turn to buy?  I believe I read that the $5 is even refundable if you cancel.

 

30 days for a refund to whatever method you used to pay it and after that the refund is to your Steam Wallet.

 

https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck