Back in May 2021, a rumor came out suggesting that Valve was working on a new handheld PC device called the SteamPal. While that is partially true, the one thing that didn't stick through to the end was the name. These devices are officially called Steam Deck and they start at a pretty affordable $399 (USD) MSRP.
Valve says that Steam Deck is a "powerful all-in-one portable PC." It has a custom process that they developed alongside AMD and is said to be comparable to a gaming laptop. Thanks to the Steam Deck's portability, you will be able to take your existing Steam library with you wherever you go.
This device is also an open PC, which allows you to "install any software or connect with any hardware."
"We think Steam Deck gives people another way to play the games they love on a high-performance device at a great price," says Valve founder Gabe Newell. "As a gamer, this is a product I've always wanted. And as a game developer, it's the mobile device I've always wanted for our partners."
Reservations open on July 16 at 10AM (PT). Steam Deck is expected to begin shipping in December 2021.
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Steam Deck details:
- Powerful, custom APU developed with AMD
- Optimized for hand-held gaming
- Full-sized controls
- 7" touchscreen
- WiFi and Bluetooth ready
- USB-C port for accessories
- microSD slot for storage expansion
- 3 different storage options available
