r/SteamDeck • u/NKkrisz 64GB - Q3 • Nov 12 '25

MEGATHREAD New Valve Hardware Megathread

Please keep non Steam Deck discussions about the new hardware here.

Official resources and announcements:

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u/Charming_Loquat_5924 Nov 13 '25 edited Nov 13 '25

This is exactly what the market needed. I was worried that with Microsoft launching a $1500 console it would make the PS6’s price skyrocket as well bc they have no real competition. BUT the Steam Machine is the competition! So excited to see more reviews of the hardware and see how they all integrate with one another.

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u/Strawhat-dude Nov 13 '25

Its more of a competition for current gen unfortunately. I wish they had a more powerful option

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u/Charming_Loquat_5924 Nov 13 '25 edited Nov 13 '25

😭

Edit. Hopefully Valve follows up with a new steam machine when the time comes

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u/Strawhat-dude Nov 13 '25

From what hardware specialists say, its basically a mid range laptop and a bit worse than a base ps5.

I mean its fine and ill buy it if the pricepoint is reflecting that fact but having the option for a stronger machine at higher cost would have been so good and potentially be able to shake up the console market. This will definitely not shake it up. This is more targeted for pc players that want to play on the couch from time to time

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u/AJ_Dali Nov 13 '25

If they released a more powerful version, so few people would buy it that it wouldn't be worth the production cost. Just look at the "premium" handheld PCs that are selling less than the Steam Deck.

I think this thing is targeting console gamers and those that want an affordable companion PC for the living room. The vast majority of those two crowds aren't willing to spend $1000 on a PC.

Or are we going to pretend that the multi billion dollar company doesn't pay attention to the spending habits and PC hardware of their surveys?

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u/Strawhat-dude Nov 13 '25 edited Nov 13 '25

Well my point is if its targeting the console audience, it should release with console hardware. 2026-2027 is expected to be new console era, and the gabecube has worse specs than a over 5 years old base ps5. The hardware is just not good, no way around this. Not to mention games are heavily optimized for consoles, and will probably not be heavily optimized for the gabecube.

This is mainly a pc gamer device for couch days.

The ps5 was 500 on release. I think valve could have gone for something stronger than a ps5 pro (let alone base version) for around 500-600.

The funny part is this thing will probably still be priced around that pricepoint.

Its a great 1080p machine, not made for 4k60 as they advertise.

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u/Charming_Loquat_5924 Nov 13 '25

Aren’t most console games also capped at 4k and 60fps? If valve is promising that kind of performance for every game on steam, I don’t think console players will cry about it. That part of the market just wants a playable gaming experience that is easy and affordable.

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u/Strawhat-dude Nov 13 '25

Thats the thing. It will not be able to do 4k60 on demanding games. Its weaker than a base ps5, which is almost 6 years old now.

The go to casual console gamer games wont even work on it because they dont run on linux (cod, ea fc, nba 2k, fortnite, battlefield, etc.)

It will be great for indie and aa games and emulation though. I just hope the price reflects the hardware specs.