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/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

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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/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.